Lethai Mookata is a hawker stall at 8 Burn Rd, Trivex, Singapore 369977, in the Toa Payoh area. It has a 4.9 rating on Google and a Facebook page.
A good hawker stall does one thing well and makes it fresh, with a steady queue as the best sign. Mookata is a Thai-style barbecue and hotpot, in which you grill meat on a domed plate while cooking soup, vegetables and noodles in the moat around it, so it suits groups and long, sociable meals. Regulars know that booking ahead for peak evenings and weekends is wise, that turning the heat down stops the meat sticking and burning, that the broth gets richer as the meal goes on and that a dipping sauce makes the meat taste better. Wear clothes you do not mind smelling of barbecue, and ask about the sets if you are unsure how much to order. Tell staff about allergies, as sauces and marinades can contain shellfish, peanuts and soy. Check the Facebook page for opening hours and menu changes.
For anyone in Toa Payoh and central Singapore, Lethai Mookata on Burn Road is a place for a grill-and-hotpot meal with friends.