Sanook Kitchen at VivoCity is part of a Thai restaurant chain that was founded in Singapore in 2018 with a simple mission: to bring the bold, vibrant flavours of Thailand to the local dining scene in a fun, lively setting. The name comes from the Thai word 'Sanook', meaning enjoyment and good vibes, and that spirit runs through the brand's approach to food, service and atmosphere.
Every dish is crafted using genuine Thai spices and fresh ingredients, from fiery curries and zesty salads to comforting soups and sharing sets, all designed to be affordable enough for everyday enjoyment. Since its founding the menu has continued to expand, and by 2024 Sanook Kitchen had grown to 25 locations across Singapore, becoming a familiar name in the local food scene for solo diners, couples and large families alike.
Sanook Kitchen is a concept by Minor Food Singapore. Please note the restaurant does not accept table reservations at any of its locations, including VivoCity — it's a walk-in, casual dining experience.
Inside VivoCity at HarbourFront, Sanook Kitchen brings the bold, comforting flavours of Thailand to one of Singapore's busiest shopping and dining hubs. It's one of many outlets in a chain that has grown fast since it first opened its doors — from a single restaurant in 2018 to 25 locations across Singapore by 2024 — while sticking to the same idea it started with: genuinely tasty Thai food that doesn't need to be fussy or expensive to be great.
The name 'Sanook' is Thai for enjoyment and good vibes, and the brand builds its whole identity around that idea. This isn't fine dining Thai cuisine dressed up for special occasions — it's the kind of place built for a quick lunch, a casual dinner, or a spontaneous gathering with friends or family, where the food does the talking and nobody needs to book ahead.
The menu at Sanook Kitchen VivoCity spans the range of Thai comfort food people crave: appetisers like homemade prawn cakes, soups including the house Signature Superbowl — a creamy tom yum loaded with seafood — alongside a lighter clear tom yum seafood option. Rice and noodle dishes cover Thai basil chicken rice, pineapple fried rice, a classic pad Thai, and a claypot prawn tang hoon that arrives sizzling at the table. For mains, there's a seafood prawn omelette, beef stir-fried with kai lan, and a whole steamed seabass finished with chili and lime.
No Thai meal is complete without dessert, and Sanook Kitchen closes things out with the classic mango sticky rice in coconut milk, plus a Thai iced green milk tea to wash it all down. Every dish is made with genuine Thai spices and fresh ingredients, aiming for the rich, unpretentious taste the brand associates with Thailand itself — the Land of Smiles.
Situated at HarbourFront Walk, the VivoCity branch fits naturally into a day out at the mall, whether that's a shopping trip, a family outing, or a stop before or after a movie. Sanook Kitchen positions itself as a cosy, family-friendly spot — somewhere solo diners, couples and large groups can all feel equally at home, sharing generous portions at wallet-friendly prices.
One thing to keep in mind: Sanook Kitchen does not take table reservations at any of its restaurants, including VivoCity, so it's a walk-in experience across the board. If you have questions or feedback, the brand — a concept by Minor Food Singapore — can be reached directly by email or through the online contact form on its website.
For anyone looking for straightforward, satisfying Thai food in a lively, no-fuss setting, Sanook Kitchen VivoCity offers a taste of the 'Sanook' way of life: good food, good company, and good vibes, every day of the week.