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

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).

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.

Had a great lunch at IM JAI! We ordered a IM JAI Bento and a Tom Kha Pla. The food was incredibly authentic and flavourful. We especially enjoyed the Green Curry and the rich Tom Kha-style soup (the chicken was so tender). The dishes were clearly prepared with love and high-quality ingredients. I can feel the chef has a deep passion for food. Would recommend for a satisfying dining experience.

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.

Fusion-thai cuisine that was creatively presented and appeared palatable. Taste wise was average as both the basil minced pork and stir-fried kailan dishes were overcooked. The duck confit meat was tough and chewy. The only dish that worth a mention was the chilli rice that has no photo. Also, there’s 15% discount using Grab Dineout deal when you mentioned to the staff and they will help you with the ordering in order to enjoy the discounted bill.

I was very impressed by the food here, everything was so well executed. I ordered the appetisers platter to share, and it offered a great variety. My favourite was the Moo Ping; you can really tell it’s house-made, with such a tender texture and rich flavour. For my main, I had the vermicelli with prawns, which was equally delicious. The female staff member took the time to give us thoughtful recommendations and was incredibly efficient. I’ll definitely be back to try more from the menu ☺️