Sanook Kitchen at West Mall
Location: 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, #03-03 West Mall, Singapore 658713
Floor 3 · West Mall
Casual Thai eatery dishing out authentic, wallet-friendly Thai classics from tom yum to green curry.
Casual Thai eatery dishing out authentic, wallet-friendly Thai classics from tom yum to green curry.
Sanook Kitchen is a casual Thai restaurant chain that has carved out a loyal following for delivering straightforward, satisfying Thai food at prices that keep diners coming back. The name itself — "sanook" means "fun" in Thai — sets the tone: the dining is relaxed, the plates are plentiful, and the flavours hit the sweet, sour, salty, and spicy notes that define Thai cuisine.Signature dishes include the tom yum soup, green curry, basil pork rice, and pandan chicken, all prepared with a level of authenticity that surprises for the price point. The menu covers the Thai-casual spectrum comprehensively — from crispy morning glory and mango salad to stir-fried kangkung, claypot tofu, and an assortment of seafood options.
Rice sets and sharing platters make it easy for groups to order family-style, while solo diners can happily fill up on a single rice bowl. Portions are generous, and the kitchen does not shy away from the chilli, so those who like it hot will be well served. Whether it is a quick lunch between errands or a relaxed dinner with friends, Sanook Kitchen offers a dependably enjoyable Thai meal without the formality or the bill of a full-service restaurant. It is the neighbourhood Thai spot that gets the basics right every time.
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Positive Reviews
Latha Liu
The Thai dishes here were more authentic than others that I had visited. Ordered Somtung or papaya salad, could have provided choice of fermented small crab or fermented shrimp sauce to add authentication. Pineapple fried rice was good but the red seafood Tom Yum could be better with more evaporated milk added. This one tasted and looked like clear soup with a touch of chili paste only. Overall still worth eating here.
Farah Leong
Relative good experience so as to say. The atmosphere is nice and beautiful to look at. There's popcorn which I appreciate. The employees are friendly and appreciative, and the food relative makes a good case as well, even if at times I can go here sometimes with another person for an enhanced shared experience.
Fabian Hao
I’m a frequent customer at Sanook and I truly enjoyed their dishes, it will never disappoint. Plus, the cozy spot is perfect for cute dinner plans or catching up with friends. If you’re into bold flavors and chill vibes, this place is 100% worth checking out! The staff is attentive and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience. Whether you’re a Thai food enthusiast or trying it for the first time, Sanook Thai Food is a must-visit spot for a satisfying meal. Thank you Fatin!
Kenny Sim
1st time visit with friend to try this restaurant. Tried their set lunch. Meat texture are great and the vegetables are well prepared. Chawamushi and miso soup taste are good. Staffs are quite friendly. Pricing acceptable. Worth visiting. ** Only thing the restaurant need to take note is that, try not to serve the miso soup and chawamushi too early. Because the item already cool down by the time main dish is served.
Reginald Chan
Food is really good and pad thai is delicious. Short waiting time.
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Sanook Kitchen
Sanook Kitchen Storefront
The image shows the storefront of Sanook Kitchen, a Thai restaurant with illuminated signage reading 'SANOOK KITCHEN cooking authentic thai food'. Below the sign are framed menu boards displaying sections like Chicken, Seafood, and Dessert. A large vertical menu board is visible on the right side, listing various dishes with images and descriptions.
Dessert in Glass Cup
A dessert served in a clear glass cup with green jelly layers, white creamy base, topped with red bean paste. The dish is placed on a gray stone slab with scattered white flowers and a wooden spoon beside it.
Food Plate Presentation
A white square plate holds a serving of Thai-style stir-fried minced meat with green beans, red chilies, basil leaves, and lettuce, accompanied by a mound of white rice and a fried egg on the side. The dish rests on a light wooden board with a gold spoon nearby. In the background, a small bowl contains garnish or sauce, placed beside a pink cloth napkin. The setting suggests a clean, bright dining environment.
Chicken Dish with Side Salad and Sauce
A roasted chicken served on a banana leaf atop a white plate with blue rim, accompanied by a side salad of sliced cucumbers, red onions, and chili peppers. A small bowl of red sauce is placed beside the main dish. The background is a light gray textured surface.
Shrimp Fried Rice
A white square plate filled with shrimp fried rice is presented on a wooden board. The rice is a vibrant yellow and appears to be mixed with chopped vegetables such as carrots and green onions, as well as cashews. Several large, cooked shrimp are arranged on top of the rice. In the blurred background, a sliced pineapple is visible. A pink and white napkin is folded beneath the plate.
Steamed Fish with Lime and Chili
A whole steamed fish is presented in a metal serving dish, garnished with lime slices, chopped cilantro, and red chili peppers. The fish is covered in a light broth and sits on a wooden surface.
Vegetable Stir-Fry
A colorful stir-fried dish served on a ceramic plate with mixed vegetables including baby corn, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and leafy greens. The dish is garnished with sesame seeds. In the background, there's a white teapot and wooden spoon on a light-colored wooden table with a blue cloth underneath the plate.
Mango Sticky Rice
A close-up shot of mango sticky rice served in a woven bowl. The dish features sliced ripe mangoes arranged next to two mounds of sticky rice, garnished with green leaves. White flowers are blurred in the background and foreground.
Fried Rice with Shrimp and Fish
A square white plate holds a serving of fried rice topped with scrambled eggs, two shrimp, pieces of fried fish, chopped red chilies, green herbs, and a lime wedge. The plate is set on a marble-patterned surface.
Stir-fried Vegetables
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with stir-fried vegetables, including green beans, baby corn, carrots cut into a zig-zag pattern, and mushrooms. The vegetables are coated in a light sauce and presented in a rustic ceramic bowl.
Iced Thai Tea
A tall glass of iced Thai tea with a swirl of cream on top, filled with ice cubes. The drink is a vibrant orange color. It is presented on a concrete slab with a white cloth and scattered ice cubes.
Bowl of Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of soup with various ingredients, including what appears to be shredded meat, tofu, and herbs. The soup is a light golden color and is garnished with fresh green herbs. The bowl has a white base with a green rim. A pink cloth is draped to the right of the bowl.
Hot Pot Meal
A close-up of a traditional copper hot pot with broth, sliced meat, and cilantro on a wooden table. A small dish of dipping sauce is visible nearby.
Thai Omelette with Shrimp and Shallots
A close-up of a golden-brown omelette served in an oval white dish, garnished with sliced shallots and fresh cilantro. The omelette appears to contain shrimp pieces mixed within the egg. Surrounding items include small bowls of green chutney or sauce, a glass of water, a plate of white rice, and part of another dish visible in the background. The setting suggests a casual dining environment at a restaurant.
Sanook Kitchen Interior View
Interior of Sanook Kitchen showing counter, staff, menu boards, posters, and digital display screen with restaurant scene.
Sanook Kitchen Interior View
Interior shot of Sanook Kitchen showing customers seated at a counter, promotional posters on walls, and digital screens displaying food items.
Sanook Kitchen Interior View
Interior shot of Sanook Kitchen showing a brightly lit storefront with illuminated signage, digital menu screens, promotional posters, and a clean tiled floor.
Restaurant Interior with Food Service Area
Interior view of a modern restaurant or food court featuring wooden paneling, tiled flooring, and hanging pendant lights. A red food cart labeled 'NOT AVAILABLE' is visible on the right. In the background, there are dining tables with patrons seated, a service counter with staff members, decorative wall shelves with plants, and digital screens displaying content. The space appears clean and well-lit with recessed ceiling lighting.
Pad Thai with Iced Tea
A plate of Pad Thai served on a white square dish, garnished with lime wedges and green onions. A glass of iced tea with lemon slices sits beside it. In the background, there is a wooden table and chairs in a restaurant setting.
Thai Curry Meal Spread
A table setting featuring Thai cuisine including green curry with vegetables, spring rolls with dipping sauce, stir-fried chicken in sweet and sour sauce, bok choy with mushrooms, and rice on white plates.
Crispy Fried Chicken with Vegetables
A close-up of a plate featuring crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a glossy brown sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by sliced cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, and lettuce leaves, served on a woven bamboo-style plate.
Crispy Crouton Salad with Lettuce and Mango
A woven bamboo plate holds a fresh salad featuring sliced mangoes, lettuce leaves, and a generous topping of golden-brown croutons. A small bowl of red chili sauce sits in the background on a white table.
Sichuan-style Fish and Stir-fried Water Spinach
A plate of whole fish covered in red chili sauce with dark garnish, served alongside a basket of stir-fried water spinach.
Steamed Fish with Cilantro and Lime
A whole steamed fish served in a metal tray, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. The dish is accompanied by side dishes including tofu cubes with chili sauce and other small plates on a wooden table.
Crispy Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce
A plate of crispy fried chicken pieces coated in a glossy sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, lettuce, and green peppers, served on a woven bamboo tray.
Iced Coffee Drinks in a Cafe Interior
Two glasses of iced coffee with black straws sit on a wooden table in the foreground. The background shows an empty cafe interior with wooden chairs, tables, and greenery hanging from the ceiling. A few patrons are seated at distant tables.
Thai-style meal with fried egg and papaya salad
A wooden tray holds a white bowl containing white rice, minced meat with green beans, and a sunny-side-up fried egg. Beside it are two small bowls: one with raw shredded papaya salad (som tam) and another with clear broth soup garnished with cilantro.
Thai-style meal spread
A table set with various dishes including a whole fish cooked in its own juices, steamed rice on a white plate, a woven basket of stir-fried greens, a copper hot pot with broth, and other side dishes like fried items and garnishes. A person wearing a floral top is seated at the table.
Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Garlic and Peppers
A plate of stir-fried rice noodles, likely a type of Chinese noodle dish, served on a white rectangular plate. The noodles are coated in a glossy sauce, mixed with visible pieces of garlic, green peppers, and possibly onions. There is a small red chili pepper garnish visible.
Soup and Fried Wings Meal
A table setting featuring two bowls of soup—one with mushrooms and greens, the other with shrimp and vegetables—and a plate of fried chicken wings on lettuce.
Thai Street Food Spread
A close-up view of a dining table featuring two dishes. In the foreground, a bamboo tray holds a papaya salad (Som Tum) with shredded green mango, red onions, crushed peanuts, and lettuce leaves. Behind it sits a white bowl containing yellow curry soup with visible green herbs and chili pieces.
Hot Pot Meal
A table setting featuring a steaming copper hot pot with broth, leafy greens, and sliced ingredients. Accompanying dishes include a plate of stir-fried vegetables, spring rolls in lettuce leaves on a bamboo mat, and a bowl of white rice.
Fried Egg Dish with Salsa
A close-up of a golden-brown fried egg dish, possibly an omelette or egg pancake, garnished with sliced red onions and fresh cilantro. A small bowl of green salsa accompanies the dish on a white plate.
Restaurant Interior with Green Wall and Pendant Lights
The image shows the interior of a modern restaurant or cafe. The space features light-colored tiled flooring, wooden tables and chairs with dark cushions, and a prominent decorative green wall made of artificial plants above the seating area. Several woven pendant lights hang from the ceiling. In the background, there is a service counter with digital screens displaying images, likely menus or promotions. A staff member wearing a white shirt and black apron stands near the entrance on the left side. Patrons are seated at various tables in the mid-ground and background, engaged in conversation or dining. The overall ambiance appears clean, bright, and casual.
Sanook Kitchen Interior View
Interior of Sanook Kitchen restaurant showing wooden flooring, illuminated menu boards on the wall, promotional posters for Thai-tastic meal and daily set, a small table with brochures in foreground, and kitchen area visible through open entrance.
Bowl of Chicken Soup with Mushrooms and Noodles
A close-up top-down view of a white bowl containing clear chicken broth, sliced mushrooms, noodles, and garnished with fresh cilantro. A black spoon rests in the bowl. Partially visible side items include fried food and lettuce.
Bowl of Noodle Soup with Basil and Meat
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodle soup featuring sliced meat, fried tofu puffs, green basil leaves, and noodles in a brown broth. Black chopsticks rest on the rim of the white bowl. A metal cup is visible to the left, and a small black card holder sits behind the bowl on a wooden table.
Thai Street Food Spread
A table setting featuring three dishes served in woven bamboo baskets and a white rectangular plate. The dishes include Pad Thai with fried dough sticks, stir-fried chicken with greens, and sautéed leafy greens with garlic. A lime wedge sits beside the Pad Thai. In the background, an empty white plate holds cutlery.
Grilled Chicken with Dipping Sauces
A plate of sliced grilled chicken served on a woven bamboo mat, accompanied by two small containers of dipping sauces—one orange-red and one with pickled vegetables—and a bowl of cucumber salad in the background.
Caramel Popcorn Bowl
A close-up view of a white bowl filled with caramel popcorn. The popcorn kernels are puffed and coated in a glossy, amber-colored caramel sauce that pools slightly at the bottom of the bowl. Some pieces show darker brown spots from caramelization.
Hot Pot Dish
A close-up of a traditional copper hot pot with broth, mushrooms, and cilantro garnish, placed on a wooden table with a white plate in the foreground.
Fried Fish with Chili Sauce
A plate of fried fish topped with a generous amount of red chili sauce and garnished with lettuce leaves, served on a white rectangular plate.
Interior of a restaurant or cafe
The image shows the interior of a shop, likely a restaurant or cafe, with a wooden counter and a computer monitor on it. A person wearing a hijab is standing near the counter. The sign above reads 'SANOOK KITCHEN'. In the background, there is an escalator leading to another level of the building.
Fried Omelette with Salsa
A golden-brown fried omelette served on a white plate, garnished with sliced red onions and cilantro. A small bowl of green salsa accompanies the dish.
Grilled Fish with Salad
A whole grilled fish served on a woven bamboo tray, garnished with lettuce, sliced onions, and shredded vegetables. A small bowl of dipping sauce is visible in the background.
Fried Rice with Egg and Minced Meat
A white square plate containing a serving of fried rice topped with a sunny-side-up egg, accompanied by minced meat mixed with green vegetables and lettuce leaves.
Thai Food Spread
A table set with various Thai dishes including Pad See Ew, glass noodles in a clay pot, fried pork belly on bamboo mat, rice with side dish, and green smoothie.
Popcorn on a Plate
A close-up photo of a white plate with caramel popcorn, placed on a wooden table surface.
Pad Thai with Shrimp and Chili Flakes
A close-up of a plate of Pad Thai featuring wide rice noodles, shrimp, bean sprouts, scrambled egg, sliced onions, and green onions. A pile of red chili flakes is on the side, along with a lime wedge. A fork rests in the dish.
Restaurant Interior with Staff and Tables
The image shows the interior of a restaurant or cafe with wooden tables and chairs. A staff member is visible near a food preparation area, which includes a red cart. The space features modern lighting fixtures, decorative plants on shelves, and framed artwork on the walls. Menu placards are placed on some tables.
Sanook Kitchen Interior
Interior of a restaurant with wooden tables, orange and green chairs, hanging plants, and posters on the wall.
Receipt and Menu Display
A close-up photo shows a printed receipt clipped to a black stand, displaying items like Cashew Nut Chicken, Pineapple Fried Rice, Pad Thai Noodle, Iced Milk Tea. Below the receipt is a partial view of a menu listing dishes such as Stir-fried Prawns with Shrimp Paste, Deep-fried Fish Fillet, and Deep-fried Sea Bass.
Seafood Super Bowl Menu Card
A printed menu card featuring a seafood super bowl with shrimp, mussels, and other ingredients, priced at $36.90 for 4 pax.
Receipt with food items
A close-up photo of a receipt held by fingers, showing two ordered dishes: C502 Deep-fried Chicken Stir-fried with Cashew Nut and C602 Stir-fried Thai-style Kang Kong (Thai-style stir-fried Kang kong) without chillies. The prices are SGD8.03 and SGD13.80 respectively.
Receipt held in hand
A close-up photo of a person's left hand holding a white paper receipt from 'Bakook Kitchen West Mall'. The receipt lists various food items including deep-fried stuffed chicken wings, red tom yum soup, pad thai noodles, and rice dishes. A gold bracelet with charms is visible on the wrist.
Popcorn Machine
A commercial popcorn machine with a clear glass container filled with popped corn on the left side and an empty right side showing internal components like a metal chute and heating element. A sign inside reads 'Sell Some Popcorn! Grab, munch, enjoy!' The machine has a red top and is mounted on a wooden counter.
Sanook Kitchen Daily Set & Thai-Tastic Meal Menu Display
A promotional display featuring two menu boards from Sanook Kitchen, showcasing daily sets and Thai-tastic meals with prices and food images.
Sanook Kid's Meal Promotion
A promotional standee for Sanook Kitchen featuring a new kid's meal priced at $7.90, which includes a free toy from four different dinosaur characters. The menu items listed are Mama Noodle or Egg Fried Rice, Broccoli with Cherry Tomato, Chicken Wing (2pcs), and Yakult.
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