Kinnari Thai @ Joo Chiat :Quality Thai Food

These words kept pouring out from the wife while we were at Kinnari Thai. If
you are looking for quality Thai food at an inexpensive price, Kinnari Thai @
Joo Chiat will be the place to go.

We had always wanted to try this restaurant but were apprehensive about the
cost. Housed in a row of black and white shophouses, the restaurant takes up 2
units on this stretch of shophouses that houses an eccentric mix of diners and
food massagers.  From the outside, it has the appearance of an upmarket
dining spot. 

Interior@ Kinnari Thai

Stepped inside, and the vibes changed from upmarket to casual chic. Clad in
green hues with wooden tables and chair, this gives a laid-back vibe. If you
are coming for the weekend, make a reservation or come early. Although it is
bigger than most restaurants on this stretch of the road, it reaches full
capacity by 7 pm.

Menu @ Kinnari Thai

 A quick glance at the menu, and we knew that this would be the right
place to eat for our budget. Prices are priced reasonable. A service charge of
10% is not added to the price, but GST is already included. 

Here’s what we had for the evening

Prawn Cake ($8)

Prawan Cake @ Kinnari Thai

Two chunky prawn cakes to start off the meal. They were huge and crispy,
perfect with the sweet chilli that comes along with it.

Panang Curry with chicken ($15)

Panang Curry @ Kinnari Thai

This is like rendang but less thick. We decided to try this rather than the
usual green curry. While the Panang Curry was addictive, the meat portion was
lacking. 

Kor Moo Yang – Thai Grilled Pork Collar ( $15)

Kor Moo Yang @ Kinnari Thai

This has to be one of the better-grilled pork collars we tried. The cooked and
fatty meat was perfectly balanced. We wanted to try the pork belly, but it ran
out for the evening. The Thai grilled pork collar was more than a decent
replacement.

Grilled Chicken Thigh ($10)

Grilled Chicken Thigh @ Kinnari Thai

The chicken thigh was much bigger than we thought,t as it comes with a
drumstick and thigh. The skin was crispy, and the meat was tender and not
dry. 

Mango Sticky Rice ($10)

Mango Sticky Rice @ Kinnari Thai

Joo Chiat Road needs a more decent dessert place. It is good that the
restaurant serves up dessert too. This Mango Sticky Rice is a must-try for the
excellent sticky rise.

Lemon Grass Drink ($3.5)

LemonGrass @ Kinnari Thai

Our favourite Thai drink to go with all these delicious food!

Verdict

Kinnari Thai

The food here is exquisite. We could tell the difference in quality in terms
of taste and texture.