For those who don’t live here, the thought of Pasir Panjang may bring to mind images of container trucks and shipyards. But residents and office workers would know we have some food gems of our own. And good things must share, so here are 15 Pasir Panjang food places worth checking out. From laojiao hawker stalls to hipster cafes, there’s bound to be something for you in the hood.
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Located along the stretch of West Coast Highway, Three Monkeys is a casual dining spot offering all-day breakfast and craft beers on tap. The cafe is named after the three wise monkeys from the famous proverb: “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”, which are depicted in the cafe’s rustic decor, along with exposed brick walls and vintage furnishings.
The cafe boasts an extensive menu, which includes acai bowls, smoothies, rice bowls, burgers, and pasta. A must-try here is the King Kong Beef Burger ($18++), a humongous burger packed with a juicy beef patty, bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, and drizzled with smoky chipotle mayo. They’ve also got addictive sides, such as the Maling Fries ($10.90++), featuring crispy luncheon meat sticks paired with a sweet and spicy dip.
Address: 122 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118544
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 3pm, 6pm to 10pm
Tel: 6471 3224
Website
Three Monkeys is not a halal-certified eatery.
Housed within a black-and-white bungalow, Knots Cafe & Living sports a similar glasshouse aesthetic to their Paya Lebar outlet, and is decked out with tall ceilings and touches of green in every corner. Their all-day breakfast menu features items such as the Knots Waffle Brekkie ($26.15), starring scrambled eggs, streaky bacon, smoked beef sausage, and mushrooms sitting atop a buttermilk waffle, as well as the Smoked Salmon Benedict ($22.10), spotlighting multi-grain bread with smoked salmon, poached eggs, sauteed spinach, salad, and hollandaise sauce.
There’s also an ongoing promotion where customers can enjoy 20% off the cafe’s selection of tea and coffee with any purchase of a pastry or sliced cake.
Address: 102E Pasir Panjang Road, #01-08, Citilink Warehouse Complex, Singapore 118529
Opening hours: Wed-Fri 10:30am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 9am to 9pm, Mon 10:30am to 9pm
Tel: 6817 0383
Website
Knots Cafe & Living is not a halal-certified eatery.
Situated right next to Pasir Panjang MRT, Black Cherry Osteria is another under-the-radar restaurant that’s popular for their Italian dishes. If you’re here for brunch, go for the Gambas & Guacamole ($19++), comprising a plate of eggs, guacamole, Spanish gambas, vine cherry tomatoes, mesclun salad, and sourdough. If you’d rather get something sweet, the French Toast ($19++) is another tasty number featuring a toasted brioche topped with mixed berries, nuts, and seed granola.
Moving onto mains, they’ve got Spaghetti Bolognaise ($20++), Linguine Vongole ($22++), and Kurobuta Pork Arrabiata ($24++), with chilli and house-made tomato sauce. The restaurant also offers pizza, with the Chorizo ($26++) and Burrata ($25++) being two popular picks.
Address: 4 Jalan Mat Jambol, #01-09, Singapore 119555
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 10pm, Sat-Sun 10am to 10pm
Tel: 9239 7929
Website
Black Cherry Osteria is not a halal-certified eatery.
I rarely eat char kway teow, but on the occasion that I do, I feel guilty until my next gym session. Heng Huat helps lessen my guilt by covering the oily but delicious goodness in bright green veggies. Char kway teow here comes in $3 to $7 portions, and are topped with a mountain of stir-fried chye sim. While this isn’t the best char kway teow around, the absence of lard and abundance of veggies makes this a good option if you’re looking for something that won’t – literally – weigh you down too much.
Address: 121 Pasir Panjang Road, #01-36, Pasir Panjang Food Centre, Singapore 118543
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 9735 5236
Heng Huat Fried Kway Teow is not a halal-certified eatery.
Uncle Ho Tuckshop is where you can go for some legit Vietnamese food without having to board a plane. Kick off your feast with their popular Fried Spring Rolls ($10.80) and Banana Flower Chicken Salad ($14.80). For mains, take a break from pho and go for their signature Hanoi Bun Cha ($12.90), which features charred pork belly slices and juicy pork balls in a sweet and slightly tangy broth. Dip your vermicelli noodles into the same broth and add some taugay for a crunch. If you’re like me and can’t say no to Vietnamese coffee – or rather, any kind of coffee–Vietnamese Drip Coffee ($5.80) is well-roasted, potent and will not disappoint.
Address: 100 Pasir Panjang Road, #01-04, Old Behn Meyer Building, Singapore 118518
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 8:30pm
Tel: 9624 5761
Website
Uncle Ho Tuckshop is not a halal-certified eatery.
To me, tom yam serves as a good gauge of how good a Thai eatery is. Tom Yam Talay ($10.50/$15.50) at E-Sarn impresses with an almost-perfect balance of sweet, sour, savoury and spicy. Not to mention the amount of seafood in it too. Other popular dishes include a moreish Crispy Omelette ($8.50/$13.50) as well as Grilled Pork ($14.50/$19.50) that’s nicely marinated and caramelised on the grill to create subtle sweetness and smokiness.
Address: 130 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118548
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
Tel: 6473 3716
Website
E-Sarn Thai Cuisine is not a halal-certified eatery.
Located within the building of Mapletree Business City, Hitoyoshi Ramen & Grill is founded by two chefs who previously worked for Keisuke Tonkotsu King, a popular ramen brand with numerous outlets across Singapore. Due to the chefs’ backgrounds, one can expect Hitoyoshi Ramen to exude a similar vibe and menu to that of the Japanese chain.
You can enjoy a variety of ramen options here, from the signature Tonkotsu ($11.90++) and Spicy Miso ($12.90++), to the Garlic Tonkotsu With All Topping ($16.90). The “all toppings” option sees the restaurant’s signature pork bone broth packed to the brim with black fungus, grilled pork with ginger, slices of pork belly chashu, aburi, and topped with a gooey ajitama egg.
Address: 40 Pasir Panjang Road, #02-38, Mapletree Business City, Singapore 117440
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 10pm
Website
Hitoyoshi Ramen & Grill is not a halal-certified eatery.
Located a little further down from Pasir Panjang and tucked away in a quiet area, Sum Kee Food may be easily missed. If you love zi char, this family-run eatery is one you should add to your list of must-tries. Ultraman Chicken ($13) is one of their top-selling dishes and comes with crispy popcorn chicken pieces tossed in salted egg yolk sauce. Prices for classic zi char dishes like pork ribs, claypot tofu and stir-fried veggies range from $8 to $15, while noodles and fried rice can set you back by $4 to $6.
Address: 2 Telok Blangah Street 31, Yeo’s Building, Singapore 108942
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 2:30pm, 5pm to 11pm
Tel: 6737 3233
Sum Kee Food is not a halal-certified eatery.
Image credit: @globbylicious
The uncle at Fei Zai opens his stall in the wee hours of the morning, and his prawn mee is so good there tends to always be a handful of customers who start queuing at 6am. The stock he makes is savoury, full-bodied and umami–you won’t want to leave a single drop behind. Prices range from $5.50 to $10.50 depending on the type of prawns you order and whether you want your noodles with or without pork ribs. Certain ingredients like small prawns or pork ribs sell out as early as 10am, so come very early if you don’t want to be disappointed.
Address: 114 Pasir Panjang Road, Eng Lock Koo Coffeeshop, Singapore 118539
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6am to 12pm
Fei Zai Pork Rib Prawn Noodles is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you’re a self-acclaimed spicy food pro, challenge your taste buds here at D’Penyetz, a popular ayam penyet store with six levels of spiciness to choose from. The halal-certified eatery serves up tasty plates of the East Javanese dish, which consists of “smashed” fried chicken served with sambal, fried tofu, cucumber, and tempeh made from fermented soybeans. If you’re planning to head here during lunchtime, you’ll be glad to know that D’Penyetz offers Great Lunch Sets every weekday from 11am to 2pm, including the D’Penyetz Smashed Chicken Set ($10.90), Chicken Wings Set ($9.90), and Javanese Chicken Soto Soup Set ($8.90). You can also top up $2 for a bowl of Indonesian meatball soup.
Address: 460 Alexandra Road, #01-02, Alexandra Retail Centre, Singapore 119963
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11am to 9pm, Sat-Sun 11am to 9:30pm
Tel: 6255 7520
Website
D’Penyetz is a halal-certified eatery.
Pham Quyen Vietnamese Cuisine is a halal-certified family restaurant that serves legit Vietnamese food. Located along the famous food stretch frequently by NUS students, the cosy eatery serves classic favourites, such as Fried Rolls ($3.80 for 2 rolls), Beef Pho ($10), and Bun Bo Hue ($11) AKA Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. Pham Quyen also opens until 12am, making it a popular supper spot.
Some unique dishes include the Lemongrass Chicken Skewer with Laksa Noodle ($7.90) and Pham Quyen’s Signature Bun Cha ($9.90), one of the restaurant’s most popular offerings featuring crispy fried spring rolls stuffed with grilled chicken, sitting atop a bed of fresh lettuce and rice noodles.
Address: 440 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118782
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 12am
Tel: 6904 8773
Website
Pham Quyen Vietnamese Cuisine is a halal-certified eatery.
Niqqi’s The Cheese Prata Shop holds a special place in my heart as it was my go-to supper spot when I was a uni student staying on campus. The 24-hour eatery serves the typical Plain Prata ($1.50) and Cheese Prata ($3.50), along with more unique flavours such as Banana Strawberry ($4) and Pineapple Cheese ($4.50).
If you could only order one dish off the menu, get Niqqi’s Special Cheese Prata ($6), loaded with potatoes, eggs, and melty cheese. There’s also the Tissue Chocolate ($5), featuring a towering tissue prata cone drizzled with sweet chocolate sauce.
Address: 16 Clementi Road, Singapore 129745
Opening hours: Daily 24 hours
Tel: 8222 9822
Website
Niqqi’s The Cheese Prata Shop is a Muslim-owned eatery.
There’s no need to travel all the way to Taiwan to enjoy legit Taiwanese street food. Eat 3 Bowls is a train-themed cafe at MapleTree Business City specialising in Braised Pork Rice ($5), Chicken Rice ($5), and Oyster Intestine Mee Sua ($7.20). The 40-seater is decorated with a wall mural of the Taiwan Railway Administration train, along with a train arrival timetable and “windows” depicting the scenic landscapes of Taiwan.
The cafe also has a night market menu that offers Fried Fish Fillet ($7.80) and Salted Crispy Chicken ($7.80), as well as a bubble tea menu featuring Passion Fruit QQ ($4.30) and Fresh Milk With Brown Sugar Pearls ($4.30).
Address: 103 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118531
Opening hours: Wed-Mon 11am to 9pm
Tel: 9154 8191
Website
Eat 3 Bowls is not a halal-certified eatery.
The next themed cafe on this list is Blue Balls Bike Cafe, a cheekily named eatery that’s dedicated to the love of cycling. While the cafe’s aesthetic is all about bicycles—think vintage two-wheelers that are transformed into decorative pieces and hung up on the walls—the cafe’s name is actually a reference to the blue-hued coffee beans that are used in some of their drinks.
Even if you’re not a big fan of cycling, you’ll be charmed by their quintessential Western food with the likes of pizzas, pasta, and burgers. The titular Blue Balls Burger ($20) is a beef BLT stuffed with bacon jam, brie, and house-made sauce, while the Peloton Salmon ($22) sees a seared Norwegian salmon served with potatoes, mixed greens, and mandarin salsa.
Coffee and tea are also available from $3.50 if you’re looking for a dose of caffeine.
Address: 44 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118504
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10am to 11pm, Sat-Sun 7am to 12am
Tel: 8499 8691
Website
Blue Balls Bike Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
This Western hawker stall at Pasir Panjang Food Centre serves up generous plates of pasta under $10. Some of Pastapedia’s standout dishes include Chilli Crab Pasta ($9.90) and Mala Seabass ($8.50), along with yummy sides such as Potato Dippers ($4.50) to complement your mains. If you’re looking to splurge, try the Meltique Beef Steak ($19.90), which consists of tender steak drizzled with barbecue sauce or black pepper sauce.
Address: 121 Pasir Panjang Road, #01-41, Singapore 118543
Opening hours: Mon 11am to 8pm, Tue 9am to 5pm, Wed-Sat 11am to 8pm
Website
Pastapedia is not a halal-certified eatery.
With comforting ramen, hearty prawn noodles and Vietnamese food, Pasir Panjang doesn’t lose out to other neighbourhoods in terms of good food. For more food in Pasir Panjang, have a look at our Pasir Panjang Food Centre guide. Otherwise, check out our Chong Jia Food review for chicken fan choy and lu rou fan under $5.
Feature image adapted from @knotscafeandliving, @panedwin, @susanto.lina, foodie.mat, @eat3bowls, and @RamenHitoyoshiSG
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