I assure you that Haw Par Villa and Labrador Nature Reserve aren’t the only attractions in the Pasir Panjang area! If you’re visiting the vicinity and feeling peckish, Pasir Panjang Food Centre is the place for you. Not to mention that it’s conveniently located next to the MRT station, so there’s no way you’ll get lost looking for it.
It’s not exactly the most well-known, although it has the potential to become a bustling food hub. There are over 40 different stalls serving a variety of cuisines to pick from, with options ranging from chilli crab to satay and even ramen.
It’s sad that many tables remain unoccupied even during supposed “peak hour” periods, though that might be attributed to the irregular opening hours across stalls.
Here are 11 Pasir Panjang Food Centre stalls to check out if you’re ever interested in giving this underrated hawker centre a chance!
1. Alan Banana Leaves BBQ Seafood (#01-24)
When I say my family comes to the Food Centre solely for this stall, I mean it.
Alan Banana Leaves BBQ Seafood’s dishes may not contain any pork at all, but that doesn’t take anything away from flavour. If you have any friends hoping to try some good quality Muslim-friendly zichar dishes, this is one for you!
Their signature is the BBQ Stingray (S$16/S$22/S$25), which comes slathered in thick, spicy sambal. However, as we aren’t exactly stingray fans, we usually opt for their other dishes.
My fave is the Salted Egg Prawns (S$16/S$22). The combination of juicy, bouncy prawns with salted egg yolk sauce is to die for! It’s creamy, not too greasy, with a tinge of spice and the aroma of curry leaves and onion. For a hearty but not too sinful meal, I also suggest Seafood Tofu (S$12) and stir-fried Baby Kailan (S$8/S$10). Either way, you’ll be spoilt for choice here.
+65 8738 5131
Wed to Fri: 5pm – 930 pm
Sat & Sun: 4pm – 9.30pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
2. Tom Yum Goong (#01-42)
According to its owner, Tom Yum Goong has inhabited Pasir Panjang Food Centre for around 14 years now. He was a pleasant man with very fatherly vibes; a photo of his family was put up at the front, and he was very happy to explain the many dishes to us.
When I noticed that the Beef Salad seemed a little expensive at S$10 for a small portion, I started to doubt if the price would reflect its taste. What I didn’t expect was the flavour bomb that set off in my mouth – salty, oh-so-tangy and spicy. Not to mention that the mixture was loaded with meaty beef slices that I simply couldn’t get enough of.
The Beef Salad seemed a direct contrast to the Seafood Fried Rice (S$5), which was not too heavily flavoured. The grains were firm but not undercooked or hard and had a yummy wok hei fragrance.
Tom Yum Goong also gets plus points for the presentation – the dishes looked stunning! (I swear it wasn’t just because I was hungry)
Mon to Sat: 11am – 2pm & 4pm – 8pm
Closed on Sun
3. KS Fruit Rojak · BBQ Rojak (#01-45)
What does the KS stand for? I’m not sure, what I do know is that KS Fruit Rojak successfully cures any rojak craving.
Their Fruit Rojak (S$3/S$4/S$5) is perfect for an appetiser or side dish, in my opinion. The combination of crispy youtiao, chopped apples, guava, cucumber, turnip and taugeh with flavourful belacan and lime sauce and peanuts. Soft and spongy, the tau pok bits soak up the gravy so that none of it is wasted.
If you’re sharing, go for the S$4 or S$5 portion – we got the smallest size to share in case we got too full, and it simply wasn’t enough.
Not enough? Try the Fruits Rojak w Cuttlefish & Century Egg (S$6/S$8/S$10) instead. The crunchy cuttlefish and smooth century egg are bound to add an even greater umami burst to your already delicious rojak.
Mon to Sat: 12.30pm – 9pm
Closed on Sun
4. Yusoff Haji Jalal Satay (#01-21)
Yusoff Haji Jalal Satay serves some pretty decent fare at S$1 per stick. An order needs to include a minimum of 10 sticks of satay, and flavours consist of Beef, Mutton, Chicken and Babat (beef tripe). Additional Rice Cakes or ketupat cost S$1 as well, and extra satay gravy will set you back by S$0.50.
The signboard bearing the stall name also states it is the “best in town”, and while it isn’t what I’d call the absolute best, I still enjoyed the satay we ordered. Served with fresh cucumber chunks and raw onion, it was flavourful and slightly sweet. The charred bits, especially, were nice – they were the best part of the meat.
Once I got past the fattiness of the chicken, it was tender and quite enjoyable. The mutton tasted significantly tougher in comparison, but there was no unpleasant gamey taste.
+65 9005 8223
Wed to Sun: 6pm – 10 pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
5. Ivy’s Hainanese Herbal Mutton Soup (#01-14)
Ivy’s Herbal Mutton Soup was first established in the early 2000s in Toa Payoh. It may seem simple but don’t judge a book by its cover. This little stall earned a spot on the Michelin Guide list in the years 2018 and 2024, and serves a relatively uncommon dish – Hainanese Herbal Mutton Soup.
This signature dish comes in varying sizes and prices range from S$14 to a whopping S$66 depending on the portion you get (the latter can feed a large family!). You can also buy Herbal Tendon Soup (S$14/S$27/S$40) or Herbal Mutton + Tendon Soup (S$16 to S$60) if you’re looking for more variety in your bowl. Rice can be added for S$0.80 if you’d like some to accompany your broth.
Mutton has quite the reputation for tasting quite gamey, so the thought of eating it with Chinese medicinal herbs may seem bizarre. However, the dish has received much approval, with many complimenting the aromatic soup and rich mutton that goes well with the stall’s homemade chilli.
+65 9818 8219
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 7.30pm
Closed on Sun
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6. Mugiwara Tonkotsu Ramen (#01-35)
Hawker centre ramen under S$10? You’ve got it!
When intending to visit Mugiwara Tonkotsu Ramen, it’s important to check its opening hours. This stall is only open from Fri to Sun for up to 4 hours a day. If you do manage to make it, you’ll have to order and make your payments via the ordering machine situated at the front left of the stall. Cash isn’t accepted, so make sure to come prepared.
Amazingly, the Tonkotsu Ramen costs just S$6.60. It is the only main dish on the menu, but you can add on ingredients such as half an Ajitama Egg for S$0.70 or Aburibara Meat for S$1. Most compliments go to the rich broth, which is simmered overnight to bring out a strong pork flavour. The slices of pork are also torched for a char that goes well with the noodles.
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 2pm
Fri: 6pm – 8pm
Closed Mon to Thu
7. Jubilant Hainamese Chicken Rice (#01-32)
Chicken rice appears to be a go-to hawker dish for many, at least that’s what I thought when I caught sight of Jubilant Hainamese Chicken Rice. While the Pasir Panjang Food Centre seemed somewhat deserted in the late morning, there was a noticeable handful of people gathered at the stall.
For just S$4.50, one can purchase Set Meal A. This affordable chicken rice set includes the main dish with the meat on the side as well as soup, a choice of vegetables and a braised egg. You can also choose to order Set Meal B (S$4) without the egg, or a Normal Meal (S$3.50) without the egg and cooked vegetables. The best-loved component of the dish that many regulars pointed out was the rice, which they described as fluffy and fragrant.
A Chicken Cutlet rice (S$3.50) that comes with either mayonnaise or Thai Sauce is also available for whoever isn’t craving the signature Hainanese dish. If not, a Thai Style Beancurd can be ordered on the side for S$3.50.
Mon to Sat: 9.30am – 1.30pm
Closed on Sun
8. Fatty Ipoh Noodles (#01-10)
Does Fatty Ipoh Noodles live up to its name? Given its generous portions for low prices and indulgently crispy and large pieces of pork lard as praised by its regulars, it probably does.
A customer favourite is the Moon Light Hor Fun (S$5.50), which comes topped off with a raw egg yolk for extra butteriness. It contains large prawns, lean meat, fish cake, and flat and chewy hor fun rice noodles. Not only is it a treat for the eyes, but also a good meal; there’s a strong wok hei flavour that loyal customers claim is so smoky and addictive that it’s hard to find elsewhere.
Tuck into the Crispy Hor Fun with Creamy Egg Sauce (S$5.50) or Crispy Bee Hoon with Creamy Egg Sauce (S$5.50) for a more interesting texture. If not, there are plenty of rice dishes such as Yang Zhou Fried Rice (S$5.50) that might be more suited for fan tongs or rice lovers.
+65 9004 1823
Sun to Fri: 11am – 3pm & 5pm – 9pm
Closed on Sat
9. Fresh Fruit Juice (#01-25)
Why buy soft drinks when you can get fresh made-to-order fruit juice from, well, Fresh Fruit Juice? It’s affordable and best of all, has no added sugar. Much healthier than store-bought juice, yet sweet and refreshing enough to offset the grease and salt of your main dishes.
The stall has another outlet in NUS, but this one in Pasir Panjang Food Centre boasts a wider variety of options. For instance, the Balonglong juice (S$3/S$4) can only be found at this branch. The vendor’s recommendation is to order it sweetened, as the pure juice is quite sour on its own.
My favourites were the Orange Passionfruit (S$3.50/S$4.50) and Peach Milkshake (S$3/S$4). The first was tangy and refreshing, while the latter had a fruity creaminess that wasn’t too sweet.
Aside from an extensive menu with over 30 drinks, Fresh Fruit Juice also has a selection of fresh cut fruits from S$1.
Daily: 9.30am - 9.30pm
10. 216 Choa Chu Kang BBQ Chicken Wings (#01-26)
More than 15 years before their current home in Pasir Panjang Food Centre, 216 Choa Chu Kang BBQ Chicken Wings used to be at 216 Choa Chu Kang Avenue.
While on the smaller side, the barbequed chicken wings are well-seasoned with a smoky flavour. Diners have said the meat is juicy, while the skin is perfectly charred, crispy and caramelised. Lime and chilli sauce is also served on the side, providing a nice spicy and sour kick to the wings. Plus they’re completely pork-free – there’s a sign indicating “100% No Pork” at the stall front.
For a minimum of 3 pieces, each BBQ Chicken Wing costs S$1.50. They have Otak too, selling at an affordable S$0.80 per piece for a minimum of 5 pieces.
Wed to Sun: 5pm – 10.30pm
Closed on Mon & Tue
11. Mr Dum Biryani (#01-44)
“Unassuming” was the word several reviewers had used while sharing their thoughts on Mr Dum Biryani, but it’s far from unremarkable. It opened in 2015 in Ayer Rajah Food Centre, which was granted the Heritage Hawker Award by the International Business Federation in 2021 as part of a campaign to preserve hawker culture. The family-run biryani stall was recognised as one of the top 17 in the food centre serving delicious heritage meals.
While the fare may be slightly pricier, it has received many compliments regarding the large portions and juicy meat. Customer favourites include the Lamb Shank (S$17), Chicken Biryani (S$7) and Mutton Biryani (S$8). Since dum biryani is made by cooking the marinated meat together with the rice, it results in a fragrant spice-infused dish that isn’t too oily.
If you’re interested, Mr Dum Biryani also has another branch at Jalan Berseh Food Centre.
+65 9424 0576
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm
Price: $
Pasir Panjang Food Centre
121 Pasir Panjang Road , Singapore 118543
Pasir Panjang Food Centre
121 Pasir Panjang Road , Singapore 118543
