Singha Lounge

This place used to be located at Metcatorplein and after they had closed that one it was only by accident that I found their new location.
The location is nice and easy to reach. They have much upgraded the interior compared to the restaurant at Mercatorplein.
In case you knew the one at the old address you would know what you can expect. It’s by the same owners and the same Thai Chef.
The menu gives a nice cross section of Thai cuisine though is not too elaborate so as to get lost in it.
The dishes are authentic, though in my opinion
a little bit toned down as far as spicyness is concerned, but I’m not a Thai food expert.
As the female chef is Thai she knows what’s she’s doing.
Dishes can be made more or less spicy if you ask for it (there is no limit in Thailand too how spicy something can be).
Some dishes have variations, some variations cost a bit more as the substituted ingredient (s) may be more expensive.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and down to earth, so no need to dress up. The décor is nice enough, not fancy but an nice effort has been made. But if you’re a sucker for details there are some minor things that caught my eye, some visible wiring, different kind of materials used on one wall. Really small things that shouldn’t distract you from the food. If you have ever been to Thailand you know you can have the best food in the streets so lets not worry about décor.
Both the Dutch owner and his Thai wife (the Chef) are very friendly and if you’ve been a guest a few times they will recognise you and for instance point out changes in the menu since your last visit
The also do take out.
I usually like a Pad Thai because its just very quickly done and also the portion is of a good size. The Pad Thai take out comes in a relatively small box (last time I had a take out) but somehow the box seems the be bigger on the inside than on the outside (-;
This time the Pad Thai was a bit on the sweet side, but as like I said, if you know how you like a particular dish (more or less spicy, no coriander, etc) the chef is very accommodating or they might suggest a different dish that you might like better instead (so as to stay true (er) to the original taste of a dish).
It’s a nice place for an easy going diner or a take out.