Nimman Soi 9 Review: Ex-Owner Of Jane Thai Opens New Thai Hawker Stall In Tampines

This time she’s serving up a storm at a hawker stall in Tampines called Nimman Soi 9 . After Jane Thai had to move out of Orchard Towers, Aunty Jane decided to sell off her share in the business and went back to Chiang Mai to take a break.

Itching to be back at work with her trusty wok, she decided to set up shop again in the heartland of Tampines. 10 Tampines Central Food Spots To Check Out Including Popiah Sushi And BBT Stores Food at Nimman Soi 9 With a menu boasting popular dishes such as tom yum and green curry, you’re bound to get your fill of legit Thai food. I decided to settle for a hearty bowl of Beef Noodle Soup ($5) to start off my meal.

I was first hit by a heavenly aroma of beef and spices wafting from this dish. Digging into the bowl of noodles, I was surprised by the generous serving of noodles and meat, and knew I was getting my money’s worth.

What made this even better was that the rice noodles soaked up the flavourful broth, making every mouthful a joy to eat. The meatballs were dense and chock-full of taste, while the strips of beef had a tender and chewy bite; it wasn’t a jaw workout as the meat was thinly sliced.

If you love spicy food, help yourself to Aunty Jane’s house-made chilli sauce. Digging into a spicy and tangy bowl of tom yum is a must at every Thai eatery for me, so ordering the Tom Yum Seafood Soup ($6) was a no brainer. One look at this bright orange soup and you know Aunty Jane isn’t messing around with her spices.

My tongue soon went numb by the overwhelming spiciness, but the sweet and sour broth kept me going back for more. Though there were only fish and prawns in the mix, they both tasted sweet and fresh, making up for the lack of variety in ingredients.

The sweetness from the plump slices of fish complemented the tangy soup, while the crunchy prawns gave the dish an added texture. After experiencing the heat from the tom yum soup, I was expecting the same level of spice for their Tom Yum Chicken Wing ($8) . The meat was well-marinated, with a sweet and spicy sauce coating the crispy skin.

Ambience at Nimman Soi 9 Situated in a typical neighbourhood coffee shop, you can expect a no-frill dining experience at Nimman Soi 9. But do bring along tissue packets, as the spicy food will leave you sweating at this open-air eatery. The verdict As a Westie, I try my best to disagree that you can only find good food in the East.

But this time around, I have to put my ego aside and admit that Nimman Soi 9 has made the East a place to visit for good food. Not only do you get a belly-filling meal with their generous servings, but Aunty Jane also whips up some legit-tasting Thai dishes.