Mookata has been a regular feature among the row of shophouse restaurants along East Coast Road for over a decade. And as its name implies, it prides itself on Thai barbecue. Here, you can expect multiple cuts of meats including pork, chicken and beef as well as a selection of seafood and Thai snacks and bar bites that you can griddle to perfection atop the charcoal-fired pan.

216 East Coast Rd, Singapore 428914 and 81 Lor Chencharu, ORTO, Singapore 769198

Located in a food court under a HDB block, Chok Dee is not only one for the east siders, but also those who are looking for an affordable option. Set meals start at $28 for two pax but you can of course go with the a la carte route. Chok Dee also has various spicy dipping sauces with varying heat levels that you can customise to your own liking.

445 Tampines Street 42, Singapore 520445

We can’t talk about Thai food in Singapore without mentioning Golden Mile Complex. One of the bigger mookata establishments there is New Udon, where you get to dine in a comfy air-conditioned environment. Do be warned that you’ll still come out smelling like smoke though. Another caveat: their sets are prefixed but you can do a la carte add-ons. New Udon also serves up Thai salads and omelettes for those especially famished.

5001 Beach Rd, #01-66E Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588

Since opening its doors in 2013 along Havelock Road, Siam Square has quickly expanded to over 10 stores dotted around Singapore. Perhaps the biggest draw that Siam Square has is its chilli sauce, which is available in three increasing levels of spiciness. They also have buffet options at $29 per pax.

Siam Square Mookata has multiple locations in Singapore

Cheese lovers take heed. Here at Cheese Story, you’ll be served with a portion of gooey melted cheese (mix of nacho and mozzarella) that you can dip the grilled meats into before enjoying the unctuousness. Besides the cheese, the other draw is the free-flow options that include oysters, flower crabs and crayfishes.

5001 Beach Rd, #02-01 Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588 and 35 Selegie Rd, #01-10 Parklane Shopping Mall, Singapore 188307

For those looking to elevate their mookata experience with premium meats without breaking the bank, head over to 168 Mookata. Here, they serve up Iberico Pork Jowl, Foie Gras, MB4+ Wagyu Striploin, MB4+ Wagyu Ribeye and Spanish Batalle Presa Duroc Pork Collar with prices starting at $5.90. These are not included in the platter set meals so you’ll have to add them a la carte.

43 Cambridge Road #01-09, Stall 5, 210043

With the price of a la carte options starting at $1.70 per plate, Jiak Mookata is another affordable neighbourhood gem on your list. Star dishes to choose from including Marinated Pork Neck, Pork Belly and Back-Wrapped Enoki. Big eaters can consider going buffet-style, starting at $29 per pax. PS: You can add the cheese dip too.

204 Bedok North Street 1, #01-435 Shi Wei Tian, Singapore 460204

Located just a stone’s throw away from the Singapore River, Tom Yum Kungfu is another mookata restaurant that uses traditional charcoal to give you that truly authentic experience. Tom Yum Kungfu has two different types of chilli dipping sauce, one more suited for seafood and another for meat. They also serve up unique add-ons such as homemade fish paste and venison besides regular Thai food.

16 Circular Rd, Singapore 049372

888 Mookata was founded by actor Chew Chor Meng and comedian Dennis Chew with their first outlet in Hougang in 2017. Now with four outlets (two in Tampines and the last in Bishan), 888 Mookata’s prices start at $1.80 per plate while a platter for two or four is $26 and $45 respectively.

888 Mookata has multiple locations in Singapore.

Bangkok Street Mookata needs little introduction as it is well-beloved in the mookata scene evidenced by the 10 branches located in major town centres. They offer two types of chilli sauce, one sweet and one spicy, and have platter sets starting at $22 for two pax. A la carte options, on the other hand, start at $1.50 per plate.

Bangkok Street Mookata has multiple locations in Singapore.

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