Uncharacteristic of the Thai restaurants that we have all grown used to, Sticky Rice resembles more of a glossy contemporary culinary piece than a traditional Thai eating house. With the likes of SimplyThai and Thai Express, Sticky Rice displays essentially a face of modern Thailand encased within its small dining space, but still retains its very unique culture and most definitely, the exquisite Thai culinary techniques. Situated right across the road from Chomp Chomp, Sticky Rice has already been a permanent fixture along Kensington Road for a year in Serangoon Gardens, with many patrons already eating their way into this restaurant every week for a dose of some scrumptious authentic Thai fare that is at the same time, value for money.  

• The Vibe
  At first glance into this restaurant, you would think that this is yet another yuppie-type watering hole with its bold colour themes of red and black, complemented with a whole lot of red leather, and an altogether polished sleek glass appearance. The only hint of Sticky Rice being an Asian restaurant comes from the feature mural of a rice paddy field that runs parallel along its entire length. Furnished with red leather armchairs, shiny black tables and a bold red bar counter imprinted with black rice impressions, Sticky Rice proves to be the new breed of Thai restaurants that is gradually proliferating in our local scene these days.
  
  
• The Food
  Although the décor deviates from the customary Thai establishments, the cuisine and methods of cooking still very much follows the conventional. Heading the Sticky Rice kitchen are Ms. Chayawat Chanapo and Ms. Phiang Jai Naklor, two skilled Thai women who have created a heartwarming selection of Thai noodles, curries, tom yam soups and so forth that will surely tug at your heartstrings. Noteworthy dishes to try include the famous Phad Thai ($7.90) street noodles that is pleasantly sweet while simultaneously spiced sparingly with chilli powder, and the creamy Gaeng Kiew Gai, Neur ($8.90), which is a bowl of warm Thai green curry accented with fragrant basil leaves, and comes with a generous serving of chicken. Also, do not miss out on their specialty deep-fried Seabass Salad ($8.90), with its large serving of crumbly crispy seabass that melts in the mouth, and is further complemented with a tangy Thai mango salad and topped off with a sprinkling of roasted cashew nuts. Also try the Peek Gai Sod Sai ($4.90), which is a small platter of deep fried chicken wings stuffed with tender chunks of chicken, prawns and juicy water chestnuts. If things get too spicy for your taste senses, do make a note to order the Phad Ruam Mit ($6.90) which is a simple yet satisfyingly combination of crunchy and wholesome seasonal vegetables with fragrant traces of garlic.

  Round up your meal excellently with the temptingly addictive Sticky Rice with Mango ($4.90) dessert which is laced with fresh coconut milk, making this a divine treat for the palate. However, those who are health and weight conscious should eat this sparingly as this dessert is one delicacy that is too sinful to savour frequently!

The SD Food Advisor's take on Sticky Rice
In a country like Singapore where living expenses are high, it is comforting to know that there are restaurants like Sticky Rice which do offer good food without causing you to break deeply into your purse strings. For the quality of its food, this restaurant sure offers its patrons a value for money deal in serving up delectable dishes tagged with pretty reasonable prices. The superb creations are nicely paired off with a very stylish ambience, tilting the image of traditional Thai restaurants and splashing it with contemporary edges that have piqued the interests of many, and continue to intrigue diners with the bold contrasts of traditional and modern Thailand within.