Som Tam Review: Mao Shan Wang Durian Curry Prata And Mentaiko Squid At Orchard

Som Tam at Orchard Central Even though there is no lack of places to eat in town, result a restaurant that pleases the majority is no easy feat. Thankfully, Thai food and its medley of intense flavours have charmed the masses.

Som Tam is a modern Thai-fusion restaurant located in Orchard Central that can be the next place to head to for your group gatherings or dates. Food at Som Tam As if durian fries and pizza from Mao Shan Wang Cafe has not intrigued us enough, Som Tam serves Black Chicken Curry With Musan King Durian ($26.80++) .

Presented with roti prata on the side, a slab of thick durian paste contrasted beautifully with the curry that’s coloured black by squid ink beneath. 10 Affordable Durian Snacks From $0.80 To Satisfy Your Durian Cravings Without Going Broke With ants in our pants, we hurriedly snap pictures of this novel dish and dove straight into it. On a scale of one to 10 with one being not spicy and ten being numbing hot, this black mao shan wang curry gets a one.

The durian highlighted the curry in new ways, bringing out the flavours of the spices used in it. For the less adventurous, order the Massaman Curry With Roti ($23.80++) .

Like the black chicken curry, it in addition came with chicken thigh and a side of roti prata. With a spoonful of curry, I am transported to the streets of Bangkok in an instant.

This massaman curry is mildly spicy and slightly sweet, getting a two on the scale of spiciness. Similar to the black curry, I wished for a higher level of spiciness. That being told reporters, my favourite part of the dish was the chunks of soft potatoes and roasted peanuts in the curry.

If, like me, you crave for something spicy at a Thai restaurant, their Thai Style Grilled Squid with Mentaiko ($18.80++) would do the job. The most interesting one for me was Purple Rain ($6.80++) , which features a blue gradient drink that turns purple when you add the shot of lime juice that comes with it.

I would suggest giving the Rainbow Perrier Ice ($6.80++) a pass though, as it was too artificially sweet for me. Ambience at Som Tam Located on the eighth floor of Orchard Central, Som Tam is a great place to bring your family to.

Adults would enjoy the unique black mao shan wang curry while kids would love the colourful drink concoctions. The verdict When you can’t decide on a place to eat in town, Thai food is a safe bet.

Durian lovers should give Som Tam a try as their black mao shan wang curry definitely warrants a visit. If you are looking for more Thai food options, check out Fatty Thai and Noodle Thai Thai Kitchen . 10 Cheap Thai Food Places In Singapore To Eat At When You’re Missing BKK Address: 181 Orchard Road, #08-13, Orchard Central, Singapore 238896 Opening hours: Mon-Thur 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10pm, Fri-Sun 11:30am to 10pm Tel: 6238 6872 Website This was a media tasting at Som Tam.