Rochor Thai

Rochor Thai, a concept by a local who is in love with Thai history, culture and cuisine, dishes out authentic central Thai food, in a cozy friendly environment, which offers more than just tasty real central Thai food, but also a lifestyle that can be enjoyed.

As Khun Jsan (Joel Ong), the Chef Owner, who was previously a full time musician, describes, “My passion is not in music, nor is it in food; it is in creating opportunities for friends and families to come together, to spend time together, and to leave with a smile in their hearts.”  

Rochor Thai is a an ideal eating spot right in the middle of Joo Chiat that shares savoury and authentic Thai food. Traditional recipes have been interpreted with a contemporary touch, perfect for the urban Singapore.
As the Thais call it, chill chill. Eat Thai like a Thai.

Dishes available at Rochor Thai are predominantly from the central province in Thailand, and commonly found in cafes and restaurants in Krung Thep, We are the first Thai restaurant in Singapore to eschew MSG in all our dishes. By using the freshest produce available to make all our spice pastes and sauces from scratch, our culinary team is determined to do justice to the beauty of natural ingredients.

Different types of salads, soups, curries, stews, and stir fries cater to individual preference. Som tum kai kem, a green papaya salad made with a special sauce and salted duck egg whets the appetite.  Gaeng kiew wan gai, the green curry chicken, and tom yum are international favourites. Goong Pad Pong Curry and gaeng phet pla krapong daeng, wok fried prawns in famous Thai yellow curry sauce, and crispy battered red snapper filets coasted with a sweet savoury red curry sauce are some of our own adaptions from classic recipes; while hoay pad prik pao and goong chae nam pla, flambé clams in thai chilli jam and raw prawn salad are evergreen Thai favourites.

Vegetable lovers would be enticed by mouthwatering green dishes such as kalum pad nam pla, wok fried cabbage with fish sauce, and pad pak boong fai daeng, wok fried morning glory perfumed with fermented soy bean paste and thai chilli jam.

Beverages are as equally important as the food. The home brew lemongrass drink is a thirst quencher in the Singapore climate. Our extremely fragrant Thai iced coffee and cha yen, Thai iced tea are sourced directly from a small family run plantation in Chanthaburi. The wines we carry are all reserve wines, and chosen from many rounds of wine pairing.