Pan-fried omelette stuffed with fresh oysters and spring onions, crispy edges with runny center
Tips from diners
Order this first thing—it's their signature and worth eating while piping hot. The oyster briny flavor cuts through the egg richness
Request it slightly less cooked than you normally would. Samsen tends toward fully set omelets. You want a bit of runny yolk
Delicate steamed pandan leaf dumpling with sweet coconut filling, served in warm salted coconut sauce
Tips from diners
This is a refined Thai dessert—subtle sweetness, aromatic pandan leaf. Not cloying like some coconut desserts
The dumpling steams in the sauce, so it absorbs the salted coconut flavor as you eat. Finishes savory-sweet
Fresh pomelo flesh mixed with grilled tiger prawns, shallots, cilantro, and spicy lime dressing
Tips from diners
The pomelo is bitter-sweet and light, making this salad feel refreshing even though it's in Central's heat
The tiger prawns are large and cooked perfectly—still bouncy, not rubbery. This is a premium salad
Fresh flower clams tossed with house-made chili jam, garlic, and Thai basil, retaining tender meat texture
Tips from diners
The 'live' part matters—these clams are still opening as they cook. You'll see movement in the wok. Super fresh
The chili jam is not overly spicy—it's sweet and funky with fermented undertones. Balanced
Deep, concentrated broth with silky rice noodles, tender wagyu beef, pork blood cake, and crispy pork crackle
Tips from diners
Boat noodles are meant to be eaten quickly. The broth is intensely flavored—heavy on the fermented fish. Transformative
The wagyu is their upgrade over the traditional pork. Still braise-tender but refined in flavor
Spacious third location of Samsen featuring boat noodles with intensely fermented broth, crispy oyster omelette with spring onion, and pomelo salad with grilled tiger prawns. Closed Mondays; no reservations so arrive before 12pm or after 2pm to avoid lunch crush. Distinctly higher quality than typical Thai in Central.
Central location opened October 2024—this is their third iteration. Much more spacious than the Wan Chai flagship
No reservations. First-come, first-served. Lunch crowds arrive 12:15-1:30pm. Come before 12pm or after 2pm
Imports fresh noodles and herbs daily from Thailand. The quality is noticeably higher than other Thai spots in Central
Closed Mondays. Weekend lunch is busiest—expect 20-30 minute waits on Saturday and Sunday at peak times
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