# Thai Restaurants in Novena

Thai food in Singapore ranges from casual eateries serving tom yum, green curry and pad krapow to restaurant chains and boat-noodle shops. Spice levels vary widely, and fish sauce and shrimp paste are standard, so ask if you are vegetarian or have a shellfish allergy. Thai barbecue-steamboat is listed separately under mookata.

## Key facts
- Listings: 11
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 2

## How to choose
- Ask how spicy dishes are made and whether the kitchen can tone them down.
- Fish sauce and shrimp paste are common bases; ask for alternatives if you avoid seafood or are vegetarian.
- For halal Thai food, check the outlet on the MUIS directory.
- Check whether prices are nett or "++".

## Listings (top 11)
- [A-Roy Thai Restaurant](https://lookup.sg/biz/a-roy-thai-restaurant), Novena · Thomson Rd, 238号Novena Square#03-61/64 · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1989
- [Muay Thai Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/muay-thai-food), Novena · 567 Balestier Rd · 8 min walk from Novena MRT · registered 2024
- [Thai Tai](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-tai), Novena · 20 Ah Hood Rd, #01-08A Zhongshan Mall · 8 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [BangKok J.N Thaifood](https://lookup.sg/biz/bangkok-j-n-thaifood-novena), Novena · 567 Balestier Rd · 8 min walk from Novena MRT
- [U-Bar Thai Bistro](https://lookup.sg/biz/u-bar-thai-bistro), Novena · 325 Balestier Rd, #01-02 J W Building · 11 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Baan Ying](https://lookup.sg/biz/baan-ying), Novena · #02-07 Royal Square @ Novena · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Thai Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/thai-express-novena), Novena · 20 Ah Hood Rd Zhongshan Mall · 8 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Dink Dink Thai Street Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/dink-dink-thai-street-cafe), Novena · 103 Irrawaddy Rd · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Maanda Thai Cuisine](https://lookup.sg/biz/maanda-thai-cuisine), Novena · Ntl Ctr for Infectious Diseases, 16 Jalan Tan Tock Seng · 5 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Bali Thai](https://lookup.sg/biz/bali-thai-novena), Novena · Novena Square Velocity, 238 Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Novena MRT
- [Bangkok Jam](https://lookup.sg/biz/bangkok-jam-novena), Novena · United Sq, 101 Thomson Rd · 4 min walk from Novena MRT

## FAQs
### What is the difference between a Thai restaurant and mookata?
Mookata is a Thai barbecue-steamboat where you grill meat and cook soup at the table. Thai restaurants serve cooked dishes such as curries, stir-fries, salads and soups. Lookup lists mookata places separately.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

### What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.

## Sources
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices
- SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety

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Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; contact details appear only on Lookup Verified listings.