One of my all-time favourite vacation spots is Thailand, a country with a rich culture, friendly people and colourful cuisine. Even while in Singapore, I let myself indulge in Thai cuisine once in a while just to relive the fond memories. Recently I had the chance to enjoy some great and affordable food at Lerk Thai.
The Lerk Thai restaurant that I patronised was the branch at the new Changi Airport T3. Its smooth wooden facade sports a very zen look, meshing in well with the sleek and distinctive design of T3. White light glows warmly above and below the red, orange and green signage, creating a very nice ambience. And yes, T3 is the place where I spotted those beautiful glass panels.
Here are the dishes we ordered, including a couple of really awesome ones. Careful, it’s really hot stuff!
As indicated by the red round icon, the spicy fried prawn dish is part of the Singapore Health Promotion Board’s Healthier Dining Program. This means that it is cooked in a healthier way with less oil, salt and sugar. Wouldn’t that make it plain and yucky, the way healthful food tend to be?
Not at all! This is easily the best dish on the table, with that thick and delicious chilli gravy. It does get unbearably spicy, hence the double chilli rating. Yet I couldn’t help slurping it all down by the spoonful because it’s just so addictive! Get ready loads of tissue paper before digging in. Spice lovers would totally fall in love with this dish!
S$6++
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The deep fried beancurd looks really hot at first sight, drenched in all that sweet and spicy Thai chilli sauce that most of us are familiar with. But it’s actually not that spicy. The portion is rather ample and filling. So if you are thinking of sampling many dishes, you may want to leave this one out.
S$6++
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For some greens, there’s the ever-popular fried kang kong with belachan. It’s pretty decent, and is one of the recommended items at the restaurant.
S$7.50++
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Deep fried crabmeat and minced chicken balls. On paper, this sounds really appetising and is what attracted me to order it in the first place. Unfortunately, that’s where the good ends. Despite being another recommended item, the dish is just very bland. The sour chilli sauce that comes along doesn’t do much for it. I can’t exactly taste the crabmeat too.
S$9++
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Of course, a meal with me wouldn’t be complete without chicken, would it? Like the chilli prawn, the red curry chicken is also a dish worth returning for. One thing to note is that this isn’t anything like the conventional chicken curry that is popular among Singaporeans. For one, the chicken comes in the form of boneless slices, saving you the hassle of getting rid of the bones.
Also, the curry actually tastes sweet! This is probably the most unique curry I’ve ever had! Most people should find the spice level comfortable, and I would strongly recommend it for every table. Yup, that’s how much I like this!
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Apr 23, 2008
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What really attracted me is the Deep Fried Beancurd with Sweet & Spicy Sauce? The sweet and spicy sauce says it all….anything with sweet and spicy sauce just open up my appetite..hehe~
The Fried Kang Kong with Belachan could have fried with more red chilli oil….like the one u and me used to eat…yummy!
Alright, thanks to u, I have added T3 into my next week schedule…hehe~
P.S. U also started your running again…finally! Coincidentally, I also started mine at the same time as yours!
Apr 24, 2008
3
Oh wow… those food looks so good!! I especially like the prawns one. Speaking of which, I should make a visit to my Thai place that I like to go.
Apr 24, 2008
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neo: With all the good food going right to my waist, I really need to exercise! By the way, there are many Lerk Thai restaurants, so you don’t have to travel as far as T3 just for it. Of course, T3 itself is worth exploring too.
Destiny: That prawn dish is the best!
May 1, 2008
3
i love thailand too – think its the best country to live in :) on thai food, yes, i do like them too – and like you, yes i too do visit the restaurants sometimes for a thai-experience! kap!
May 1, 2008
3472
Sawat dii kha! I think I would just LOVE to retire there some day. My caucasian neighbours did that a few years ago along with their cat. They must be enjoying life now!