I was hankering for something warm and comforting late in the evening at Seah Im Food Centre. Most of the stalls were closed but Thaksin Beef Noodles was kinda attention grabbing.

Named after that ex-Thai PM (who has apparently visited and enjoyed their food), Seah Im serves Thai Beef Noodles. I am usually not a fan of Thai soup noodles because they tend to be rather salty and MSG-laden.

Thaksin proudly proclaim on their signboard that they do not use Msg. Their signature beef soup was surprisingly good - clear, hearty and robust with nice herbal notes. I love that the soup is earthy and beefy but yet light and refreshing. I don't usually enjoy beef innards because they can be rubbery and tough. Thaksin's tripe though was tender and chewy and their brisket was melt in the mouth tender. Their chili sauce was also refreshing tangy with nice garlic undertones.

I was rather surprised at how good this was and will definitely be back!