Pranakorn: Authentic Thai Food

Everyone loves Thai Food, and even more when it is authentic! 🙂 Living in Singapore means that many of us have been exposed to Thai food. From the outlets at Golden Mile to the fine dining restaurants in Orchard Road, Thai cuisine is no stranger to the Singaporean Palate. However, our experiences at these restaurants can be a bit disappointing, when we find out that many a times, a Chinese man is behind the dishes, rather than an authentic Thai Chef. There always seems to be something missing, when someone of a different origin, is behind the Wok.

Well, If you love Authentic Thai food, you have to head down to Pranakorn at Changi viilage, for some authentic spicy Thai Cuisine. Opened by some of our friends from New Charis Missions, which helps ex-convicts find their feet, this restaurant is creating a stir in the Changi Village area. Located next to the Zebra Crossing along the main streets of Changi Village Road, this restaurant is easily spotted from the Main Road.

Finding its niche in Thai Street food, expect to find something different at Pranakorn. This is one restaurant where you will not find the normal Thai exports such as Tom Yam Soup or Thai Green Curry.  Instead, the Thai chef has decided to focus on food which the Thai locals crave for.

One of the first dishes, that we were introduced to was Thai Style stick noodle (Dry and Soup at $5.80). This dish will certainly go down well with locals, as it is similar to dry Kway Teow, with spicy sauce. You can have the wet or dry version, depending on preference, as they can make it non-spicy for the kids as well.

 

The meals here are at budget prices, so having a Stir-fried Basil Mince Pork and egg with rice ($5.80)  is not too taxing on the wallet.

An interesting dish that we tried are these Century Eggs coated with Fried pork (Top Right). We have never seen this dish before in many restaurants, and it was an interesting addition to the local Singapore menu. The staff at Pranakorn are really friendly, and if you are daring enough to try something new, don’t be afraid to ask, as they were not be afraid to introduce a new street Thai dish to you.

 

Check out the Thai Spicy and Sour Pork Balls! (Below Left). Home-made from scratch, the pork balls make great finger food and it will be a great hit with the family. The Thai Red Curry (Right Top) priced at $7.80, that comes with rice or noodles, will also make a satisfying afternoon lunch.

I am not much of a lover of greens, but my friends loved the Papaya Salad which is served fresh and bursting with natural juices.

Not too be forgotten are the desserts. The Chef takes pride in her Mango Sticky Rice ($5.80), and she will only serve them if she gets good mangoes. One of the rare finds that you will find in a Thai Restaurant are these Steamed Thai Rice Cakes (Top Left). Made white, these ordinary looking rice cakes are a favorite with Native Thais, and many Thais travel to Changi Village, to get their weekly dose of these rice cakes.

For the office crowd, who are based in the East, you will be glad to know that there is a specail Lunch Menu. At $8.90, get a selected main course, a drink and dessert! Great Value for the hungry Lunch Crowd! 🙂

Overall, the Thai food served at Pranakorn, is a hit with many locals and Thai Expatriates. Many of the Thai Stewardesses from Thai Airways, regularly visit the shop, whenever they want to be reminded of the food, that they can find back home. And the prices remain pocket-friendly like what we are used to in regular cafes off the streets of Bangkok.

 

Restaurant Details:

Pranakorn Thai restaurant

Blk 4 Changi Village Road #01-2086.

Tel: 6543 0883

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