Warm Up Cafe – Thailand Vibes, Authentic Boat Noodles & Yummy Tom Yum

As someone who enjoys cuisines with heavy flavours, Thai food definitely hits the spot for me. Considering the number of Thai places scattered around the island, it’s clear that Thai food is also a hot favourite amongst most Singaporeans. Word has it that Warm Up Cafe, which has indoor and outdoor seating that give off true-blue Thailand vibes, has a wide repertoire of authentic Thai dishes on their menu.

Their indoor space is best suited for smaller groups of no more than four. The dimly-lit, air-conditioned space is accentuated with neon lights and plants hanging from the ceiling, giving the cosy place a very eclectic vibe. I didn’t get the chance to check out their al fresco seating, which comes spruced up with fairy lights and wooden tables. 

You can find almost every Thai classic under the sun on their menu. From appetisers like Thai Fish Cake ($6) and Pandan Chicken ($15), to salads and boat noodles, to meats that include Thai Basil Pork/Chicken ($15) and Fried Garlic Pork ($15), to seafood and rice sets such as Thai Pineapple Rice ($9.90) and noodle sets like Seafood Pad Thai ($9.90), Warm Up Cafe has it all. 

Boat noodles are always a big hit. You can choose between full-sized portions or small bowls at $2.10 (the latter is only available for their pork and beef variations, though). I went for a regular bowl of Beef Boat Noodles ($7.80) and opted for rice noodles as my choice of carbs. 

The thick broth was certainly robust without a fault, boasting waves of beefy flavours with herbaceous undertones. Customers can choose between spicy and non-spicy versions; if you decide to spice things up, be prepared for a big hit of tongue-tingling goodness that will satiate the spice lover in you. I love how the rice noodles remained smooth and chewy even after soaking up the broth. 

The bowl came with not just beef slices, but all the other trimmings of beef that included tendon. The beef slices were on the chewier side and had a strong, beefy taste that can be a tad overwhelming, as did the firm meatballs. What stood out was the tendon that tasted delicious without too much of an overpowering beefiness to them. 

While its colours were an enticing feast for the eyes, the Tom Yum Tiger Prawn Noodle ($10.80) was a surprisingly smaller portion than I had expected, with just the solo tiger prawn, a lone mussel and a handful of rice noodles that were slightly clumped together. The prawn was a tad mushy but the mussel was pleasantly chewy and briny. 

The broth had a creamy consistency and good balance of sour and spicy flavours, plus a refreshing tinge thanks to the mix of spices used. 

The Creamy Crab Omelette Rice ($12) certainly lived up to its name. It featured beautifully-scrambled eggs that were lusciously smooth and peppered with chunks of crab meat. The downside was that there was a bit of a fishy aftertaste that seemed a bit off, but the tanginess of the green chilli sauce helped in easing it out. 

There’s no better beverage to wash your food down with than Thai Milk Tea ($3.10), which was neither too milky or sweet. The fragrance of the tea was still present and wasn’t too watered down, making it the perfect palate cleanser. 

If you’ve still got room for dessert, sweet endings like Mango Sticky Rice ($7.90) and Red Ruby ($4.30) will nicely wrap up your meal. 

All in all, Warm Up Cafe’s food is mostly on point, especially their boat noodles. There are still many more options to explore on the menu! I recommend grabbing a seat at their al fresco dining area to fully soak up those Thailand vibes!

MissTamChiak.com made an anonymous visit and paid its own meal at the stall featured here.

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