Hat Yai Noodle Bar

Hat Yai Noodle Bar brings the bold, vibrant flavours of southern Thai cuisine to Orchard Gateway, specialising in dishes from the Hat Yai region of Thailand known for its distinctive street food culture. The restaurant takes its name from the southern Thai city famous for crispy fried chicken topped with fragrant fried shallots, a dish that has become iconic across Thailand and beyond.

The menu celebrates southern Thai cooking with its characteristic use of aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and punchy flavours that set it apart from the milder central Thai cuisine more commonly found in Singapore. The signature Hat Yai fried chicken features an extraordinarily crispy exterior achieved through special marination and frying techniques, generously topped with golden fried shallots that add savoury depth and textural contrast. This dish typically comes served with sticky rice and refreshing sides like green mango salad to balance the richness of the fried chicken.

Beyond the famous fried chicken, Hat Yai Noodle Bar offers various noodle dishes that showcase southern Thai flavours, including spicy and sour broths, stir-fried noodles with seafood or meat, and traditional Thai noodle soups. The cooking emphasises bold seasoning, generous use of fresh lime, bird's eye chillies, and aromatic herbs that create the punchy, addictive flavours Thai street food is celebrated for worldwide.

Located at Orchard Gateway, the noodle bar benefits from excellent connectivity to Somerset MRT station and the constant flow of shoppers exploring the mall. The casual dining format suits quick lunches, shopping breaks, or casual dinners when craving authentic Thai flavours. For those seeking genuine southern Thai street food rather than toned-down versions, Hat Yai Noodle Bar delivers the real deal with its commitment to traditional recipes and proper seasoning that captures the essence of Thailand's southern culinary traditions.