IM JAI by Pun Im

We started with a uniquely orange drink from the bottle. It was distinctly Thai, similar to those we had in Koh Samui two decades ago—sweet without the unbearably sour taste that comes with some continental oranges. The Im Jai Bento ($18.80++) was a great choice if you want to sample a few dishes: a. The green curry chicken was rich with the spiciness typical of Thai cuisine and featured tender chicken pieces. b. The braised pork belly in premium Kampot black peppercorn sauce was tender with a sweet flavour. c. The winged bean salad with diced prawns had an acidic taste that paired well with the plate of coconut-flavoured kaffir lime rice. The claypot vermicelli with wild-caught black tiger prawns ($18.80++) was another superb dish. The moist vermicelli strands, apparently soaked overnight for deeper flavour, combined with fresh succulent prawns in a flavourful sauce made this a must-have if we were to visit again. It also came with a spicy seafood dipping sauce. For indulgence, we tried an Im Jai exclusive: grilled river prawn with two sauces ($39.80++). It was the most expensive dish of the night but one we could have skipped. The prawn flesh, whilst fresh, was too powdery for my liking. We topped off dinner with sticky rice with fresh mango and coconut sauce. It was not the usual sticky rice mango pudding we're used to in most Thai eateries. The hard nut-like condiments spoilt the chewy nature of the rice, and the accompanying sorbet-like ice cream, whilst nice on its own, didn't quite pair with the sticky rice and fresh mango. I would have preferred more fresh mango pieces. Overall, the experience was positive with superb service from Jen and the team.

ok i find the reviews for this restaurant quite polarising so i was excited to try for myself!!!! happy to say that this is an EZ RECOMMEND. the crispy cloud egg - a dupe for the michelin starred wanna yook in bkk. i can see why singaporeans may find it cloying / gelak for after a few bites, but personally as someone who enjoys FlAvOuR and SoDiUm, i really enjoyed the cured yolks on the crispy omelette with onion and green chilli padi (that weren't overly sharp). however, i may not order this again next time. khao soi - i've not had khao soi before so i dont have a basis for comparison, but this one was REALLY yummy. it tastes like a curry chicken meepok? broth looks mild and unassuming but the spices packed a punch - it was actually pretty spicy! i loved the crispy deep fried meepok ribbons on top for texture. chicken was also fork tender pineapple fried rice with PORK FLOSS and LAPCHEONG was also outstanding! savoury, sweet, sour,. love. 3 huge deshelled tiger prawns too - looked very enticing but sadly were mushy and a bit superfluous popcorn chicken - sadly i wasn't a fan even tho the reviews say it is good. didnt enjoy the seasoning which was kinda sweet RMB TO USE UR GRAB DINEOUT DISCOUNT :) altho the food is so good and reasonably priced, i would be happy to pay full price actually

Had dinner , place was surprisingly crowded . We ordered the following Egg omelette with smoked yolks 5/5, egg white fried crispy topped with the egg yolks , very innovative dish . Duck confit curry 3.5/5, curry was flavourful , filled with mangosteen n pineapple but the duck confit was a bit over fried , tasted tough and overcooked . Miang Kham leaves (aka wild pepper leaves) with toppings such as prawn paste , sliced ginger , dried shrimps and other condiments was amazing 5/5 Seafood Tom kha 3/5 , flavourful but nothing memorable . Desserts looked very promising but when served it was disappointing or maybe for other ls not For me. The red rubies had an overly essence or rose water taste that I did not like . Mango sticky rice was rather dry but the caramelised mango was a nice touch .

Came by after hearing many raves, but for the five of us, it didn’t quite deliver the “wow” factor. Probably a one-time visit for us. The Crispy Cloud Egg was interesting, though not fantastic. We were told to either cut the base and allocate a yolk to each piece, or spread the yolk over the base. The yolk was quite fragile, so I eventually had to spread it over. I was expecting something closer to the fried eggs you get in Bangkok, but this was different. Lunch are priced at $18.80++, which feels on the higher side. The bento seems to offer the best value as it includes a few dishes. The Tom Yum wild-caught prawns comes with rice by default, with the option to change to Thai Mama noodles at no extra cost. The noodle bowl looked comforting, but according to my colleague, it wasn’t spicy or sour enough. I ordered the Khao Soi Chicken — the drumstick wasn’t very big, the noodle portion was average, and the curry was on the thin side rather than rich. We shared two desserts, which were fine but nothing memorable. The ambience is pleasant, but the pricing doesn’t quite match the food. There’s also a one-hour dining time limit.

Checked out IM JAI by Pun Im @imjai.punim at Icon Village — a brand-new Thai spot by Chef Vincent Pang @vincent.pun.im. It’s casual, creative, and honestly feels like a fun mix of traditional Thai flavours with his own twists. We kicked off with a spread of appetizers: Thai Crispy Spring Rolls ($10.80), Moo Ping skewers ($10.80 for 6pcs), Crispy Pork Belly ($10.80 for 9pcs), Tom Yum Crab Balls ($10.80 for 6pcs) and the supper addictive Popcorn Chicken Saap ($10.80 for 9pcs). The star was the Crispy Cloud Egg ($16.80) — fluffy fried egg whites with rich yolks cured for hours. There was also a seasonal special, the Deluxe Santol (aka cottonfruit / wild mangosteen) Salad ($18.80, whole portion) — tangy, refreshing, and definitely something different. From the soups, the Spicy & Sour Pork Ribs Soup “Tom Saap” ($16.80) stood out — hearty with layers of pork ribs, soft bones, and tendons. Seafood lovers, you will want the Grilled River Prawns ($22.80 for half portion) — jumbo, juicy, with that prized prawn roe. Curries were next-level. The highlight was the Signature Duck Confit Red Curry ($25.80) — French-style duck confit slow-cooked till tender, paired with a house-made red curry that was super aromatic. For noodles and rice, I liked the comforting Khao Soi Chicken ($18.80) with both soft and crispy egg noodles in curry gravy. The Pineapple Fried Rice ($18.80) had a nice smoky touch from Chinese sausage and pork floss, while the Claypot Vermicelli with Wild-caught Black Tiger Prawns ($18.80) was wok-tossed with peppery spice and came with three big prawns. Desserts were playful and fun — Palm Sugar & Coconut Pudding ($5.80), Bualoy ($7.80) with salted egg lava cream, Black Sticky Rice Pancake ($7.80) with chewy coconut filling, and the refreshing Watermelon Sticky Rice ($7.80) topped with crispy savoury fish flakes. Even the drinks are thoughtful — Thai Coconut Milk Tea ($6), Thai Orange Juice ($6), Roselle Juice ($6), Dried Butterfly Pea with Nata De Coco & Aloe Vera Jelly ($6), and Bael Juice ($6).

The dishes that we ordered generally tasted OK, nothing to shout about. The prawn vermicelli was a tad too salty while the melinjo leaves with eggs were too oily. Staff were polite and attentive. Ambience was basic.

As someone with pretty high standards and expectations, I’ve to say the food were pretty good. The price points were also reasonable. However, the service standards are severely lacking, which brought down the overall experience. When I first arrived at the restaurant, the staff did not smile, did not say hi and instead greeted me with “yes?”. I already lost half the mood because of this moody greeting. The seating arrangements of the restaurant were terrible - tables were so near each other we can barely have a decent conversation. I was appalled when this aunty kept whining about the air conditioning being too cold for her, and the staff decided to switch off the air conditioning completely without consulting the other guests in the same zone? I did not appreciate that at all. The air conditioning is needed for ventilation. The staff were also not the most attentive - we had to wait so long just for our water to be refilled. You order and pay through the mobile site, and still have to pay for service charge when the service is beyond subpar with the above-mentioned experiences. TLDR: Come experience the food but manage your expectations on the service standards.

Probably one of the highly raved restaurant now. The dishes are different from your typical Thai restaurant, mostly in a good way. The bento set consists of green curry chicken which was quite good, braised pork belly which had a very interesting taste that I couldn't guess what it is. It tasted something like gula melaka. Favourite dish of the night. The winged bean salad was also addictively crunchy and the peppercorn chilli paste was quite nice. As for the appetiser plate, it was not bad but nothing memorable. Tom kha was good but personally would prefer it to be more sour as that's the taste I'm used to at other Thai restaurants. Red ruby was what I was really looking forward to but it just felt weird overall. The coconut ice cream was sour and the syrup was overly sweet. There was little or close to none shaved ice inside which made the sweetness worse. Hopefully this recipe can be tweaked to make it taste better. Overall it was a satisfying dinner albeit some misses and the price being slightly higher. I will still definitely be back again to try out their other dishes and hopefully get the ratings up to 5 stars.