Sanook Kitchen is a Thai restaurant chain founded in Singapore in 2018, built around the Thai word 'Sanook' — meaning enjoyment and good vibes. The restaurant's mission from day one has been to bring bold, vibrant Thai flavours to everyday dining in a fun, lively, family-friendly setting, without breaking the bank, whether guests are dining alone or with family.
The menu is crafted using traditional recipes and fresh ingredients, spanning appetisers, aromatic soups, rich curries, seafood, noodles, rice dishes and desserts — all served in generous portions at pocket-friendly prices. Since launching, Sanook Kitchen has continuously expanded and refined its menu, introducing new dishes while staying true to the essence of Thai cuisine.
By 2024, Sanook Kitchen had grown to 25 locations across Singapore, becoming a household dining destination and part of the country's vibrant food scene. The restaurant is a concept by Minor Food Singapore, and does not accept table reservations at any of its outlets — enquiries and feedback are instead handled by email or an online contact form.
Sanook Kitchen takes its name from the Thai word 'sanook' — meaning enjoyment and good vibes — and that idea sits at the centre of everything the restaurant does. Founded in Singapore in 2018, Sanook Kitchen set out with a simple mission: bring the bold, vibrant flavours of Thailand to local everyday dining, in a fun, lively setting, without breaking the bank.
Every dish at Sanook Kitchen is described as crafted with passion and care, with chefs combining fresh ingredients to create Thai flavours that are both comforting and exciting. Whether it's a fiery curry, a zesty Thai salad, or one of the restaurant's sharing sets, the goal is the same — transport diners straight to the heart of Thailand while keeping the experience affordable for everyone.
The menu itself spans a wide range: appetisers like Homemade Prawn Cake, soups such as the Signature Superbowl — Creamy Tom Yum Soup (Seafood) and Clear Tom Yum Seafood, rice dishes including Pineapple Fried Rice and Thai Basil Chicken Rice, noodle dishes like Pad Thai Noodle and Claypot Prawn Tang Hoon, seafood options such as Seafood Prawn Omelette and Steamed Seabass with Chili and Lime, and stir-fries like Stir-fried Beef with Kai Lan. To finish, there's Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk, alongside drinks like Thai Iced Green Milk Tea.
Since its founding, Sanook Kitchen has continuously expanded and refined its offering, introducing new dishes while staying true to the essence of Thai cuisine. The result is a menu the restaurant describes as ever-evolving, with something fresh to try on repeat visits.
Sanook Kitchen's growth has been rapid. By 2024, just six years after opening, the restaurant had expanded to 25 locations across Singapore, becoming what it calls a household dining destination — part of the country's vibrant food scene, offering a casual yet exciting dining experience accessible to solo diners and large families alike. The concept comes from Minor Food Singapore, and the brand says it's committed to sharing more of Thailand with even more people as it continues to grow.
Sanook Kitchen positions itself as more than just a place to eat — it's built around the idea that food should bring people together. With a cosy, family-friendly atmosphere, it's designed as a place to gather, celebrate, and enjoy life's smaller moments, whether that's a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a spontaneous gathering with friends.
Sanook Kitchen does not accept table reservations at any of its restaurants. For enquiries or feedback, customers are asked to email [email protected] or complete the online contact form on the website. With 25 locations spread across Singapore, checking the Locations page is the best way to find the outlet closest to you.