Im-Em Thai Kitchen

When Golden Mile was closed, it left a big hole in our hearts and stomachs that could only be filled with Thai food. So glad to have tried @imthai_kitchen at Aperia Mall that did more than fill that hole. The food was so spicy, yet you can stomach it. The grilled pork was tender and not dried up. Prawns served were huge too! While the portions are on the smaller side, it was definitely a good place to eat and enjoy with an intimate group of friends.

If you're craving authentic Thai flavors with a comfortable, no-fuss vibe, Im-Em Thai Kitchen is definitely worth checking out. After making the move from Golden Mile to Aperia Mall, this place has earned its loyal following, and it's easy to see why—just look at the bustling dinner crowd on a weekday! There’s a super worth-it promo for November - if you spend $50, you can get 50% off fish dishes such as Steam Fish with Lime Soup, Fried Fish in Spicy Herb Salad and Spicy and Sour Vegetables with Seabass Soup. A few highlights from my visit: 🌟Deep Fried Papaya with Somtum Sauce Highly recommend this dish to whet your appetite—crunchy, tangy, and totally addictive! 🌟Crabmeat Omelette Topped with a good amount of crabmeat, the omelette was fluffy and savory with a crisp exterior. 🦐Tom Yum Seafood Bold and aromatic with just the right amount of kick. 🦐Claypot Prawn Vermicelli A comforting, flavor-packed dish with perfectly cooked prawns. 🐟Steam Fish with Lime Fresh and zesty with just the right balance of sour and spicy. 🥭Mango Sticky Rice I really liked how fresh, fragrant, and nicely textured the sticky rice was, paired with perfectly ripe mango. While the dishes here are tailored slightly to local tastes (so expect a milder version), you can always turn up the heat/flavor by asking for the “Thai version” if you want the full-on authentic Thai experience. I love that they are happy to accommodate such requests. The service is efficient and friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed, making it a great spot to enjoy tasty Thai food. And the best part is that the prices are reasonable, so you can get your Thai food fix without breaking the bank! I can't wait to return and try more dishes—definitely a hidden gem for Thai food lovers in the area!

The food was great. I’ve been eating at this shop since it was located at Golden Mile. The papaya salad with fermented fish is the best. The kang om nuea also has an authentic taste of Thailand’s northern region. Highly recommended!

The Crabmeat Fried Rice was a standout, with a generous portion of crab meat and, refreshingly, no peas – a welcome change from the usual Singaporean fried rice. The Pad Thai, while not spicy, was still enjoyable. It's a good option for those who prefer milder flavors. However, the star of the show was undoubtedly the Grilled Pork Neck. The spicy dipping sauce elevated the dish to new heights. The only downside to the dining experience was the lack of complimentary water.

Grilled pork neck is very delicious. Papaya salad is flavourful. Yum Woon Sen tasted average, not sour enough and too spicy, even though we requested less spicy. Stir-fried Century Egg with Basil Pork is fantastic. Spicy and sour fish and vegetable soup tasted okay. Overall, it was good.

The overall dining experience is good. The restaurant is kid-friendly. The Thai food served is above average and authentic Thai cuisine, customized to local Singaporean tastebuds. Expect to pay around $40 per person, on average.

It's our favorite Thai Restaurant. The authentic Thai cuisine tastes so good. We particularly love the Pork Neck Grill, Kangkong with Garlic, and Clear Tom Yum 😋😋👍👍. The kids also love the Pork Basil Rice with an Omelet.

Good air conditioning. It was comfortable inside the mall. Interestingly, each staff member had their name on the back of their T-shirt. My wife ordered stir-fried tang hoon; I took a bite, and it was full of wok-heyness. I ended up devouring half of her plate. I ordered deep-fried papaya, served with a sauce. The dish took quite some time, and I wondered why. It turned out the sauce was specially crafted, with crushed peanuts, baby shrimp, and other ingredients. The sauce was extremely appetising and made the fried papaya the condiment instead. I thoroughly enjoyed this dish, and it is a must-order when revisiting. I intend to try other dishes next time. Prices are very reasonable. I went back the next day. I ordered the omelette; it was super fluffy and crispy, although it tended to be oily after the first few bites (recommended with rice). I ordered grilled moo ping (juicy, tender pork satay). The meat was already marinated, and I found that the taste was altered by the sauce, so I'd rather not have it with the sauce. No ordinary satay can beat this. Lastly, the mango glutinous rice. What surprised me was the faint pandan smell. Indeed, the rice was green, laced with pandan taste. Marvellous. A simple trick, yet uncommonly seen. Worth mentioning is the attentive staff member (YING), who noticed two dumb kids playing next to our table (I blame the useless parents) and our discomfort (the stupid kids banged my table, turning everything over – how?). She offered to move us to another table without us even asking.

Here's the edited review: One of the better Thai meals I've had. I tried the pork collar, prawn omelette, prawn clear Tom Yum soup, pineapple fried rice, and Pad Thai. None of these tasted bad. The pork collar was tender and sourish, which was appetizing. The prawn omelette was crispy and fragrant; the prawns were bouncy and sweet, but I still felt like it was lacking something. The prawn clear Tom Yum soup was good, much more sour and spicy than usual! The pineapple fried rice tasted good too, but it was slightly on the saltier side. The Pad Thai was not bad, but nothing special. I don't recommend the Thai milk tea, though. 😊

Amazing food, decent service – I was waiting outside and no one seemed to be monitoring the entrance for seating. However, once we were seated, the service improved. Overall, not cheap, but good. Food-wise: Tom Yum was thick, and compared to other nearby Thai restaurants, I felt it tasted better. Seasoning for the Black Garlic Beef was good too; the beef, albeit a little on the tough side, was overcooked. Phad Thai was a little on the mushy side, its noodles slightly overcooked, but its taste was well balanced.