Top 11 places at Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre to Ris-surrect your appetite

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Pasir Ris — akin to the ends of the earth if you live in the West. But don't turn up your nose and say it's ulu before you've had a meal here. At Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, you can get your fill of nostalgic local fare throughout the day.
And if that's not enough for you, there's the Fareground — the second floor where younger hawker stalls reside. Still not convinced? Then come with me as I compile a list of the top stalls that are worth travelling across the country for!
It's no wonder Wild Olives appears in almost every Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre review. With their modern twist on classic Western stall recipes, who could resist? Even with 1.5-hour queues, customers still come back for this hawker fare.
You can get their Spaghetti Marinara (S$3.50) for a small bite or indulge in a Chilled NZ Sirloin Steak for only (S$13.90). No matter the occasion, there's something for you!
Juicy, tender meat smothered in tangy glaze is the highlight of the Grilled Pork Chop (S$7.20). Their special Apple Cider Whole Grained Mustard Sauce cuts through the pork's richness with refreshing acidity.
You can get two sides of your choice with menu items under the Western Food section. Paired with the fragrant Signature Mushroom Rice and crispy Grilled Herb Potatoes, the dish is elevated to a satisfying meal.
[phone] Wed to Mon: 12pm – 3pm & 5pm – 9pm Closed on Tue
Soupy goodness never fails to perk me up on a rainy day. With the sudden downpours occurring across Singapore in the past weeks, Ah Yi Lao Huo Tang has become my go-to for a warm meal.
The Buddha Jumps Over The Wall (S$7.50) lures you in with notes of sweet abalone and smoky shiitake mushrooms. One pot is filled to the brim with sliced abalone, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, wolfberries and fish maw.
For S$5, the Lotus Root Peanut Pork Ribs Soup brings 5 thick slices of lotus root, 3 chunky pork ribs and soft peanuts to the table. With an add-on of White Rice (S$0.50) or Pumpkin Rice (S$0.80), this is a comforting meal that can't be missed.
Wed to Mon: 11.30am – 8.30pm Closed on Tue
Paofan, or 'submerged rice', is a popular dish in Teochew cuisine, featuring steamed rice immersed in a broth made from simmered pork, fish bones, and prawn.
Liang Liang PaoFan and Ramen serves up this golden soup 6 days a week in Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre's Fareground. Their Batang Sliced Fish Collagen Broth (S$10.50) is a fan favourite for the sweet, fresh fish in thick collagen broth.
You can also find braised rice at Liang Liang Collagen PaoFan and Ramen. The Signature Braised Pork Rice Combo (S$9.30) is topped with juicy pork belly, stir-fried peanuts, soft tau kua and a whole braised egg.
Choose to have it with ramen instead of rice, and you get thick braising liquid coating chewy noodles that mesh well with the crunchy peanuts.
[phone] Tue to Sun: 11am – 2pm & 5pm – 8pm Closed on Mon
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Peranakan cuisine never fails to scratch my itch for curry dishes. With the sound of a chicken's crow, 'pok pok kay', in the stall name, you can expect tantalising chicken-based dishes here.
Spicy, hearty and sedap, the Ayam Curry Kapitan Set (S$8.20) does it all. The butterfly pea rice is speckled with bright blue rice granules, creating an inviting gradient. After all, we eat with both our eyes and our mouths.
This set comes with Nyonya Chap Chye, Sambal Egg and Boneless Chicken Leg. Mixed, the boiled egg coats the chicken and rice in a creamy layer that's punctuated by savoury sambal spice. With this line-up, you'll never get tired of each bite!
Tue to Sat: 11.30am – 2.30pm & 5pm – 8pm Closed on Sun & Mon
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In Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre's Fareground, a mix of local flavours and foreign delights takes place. If you're not in the mood for traditional Singaporean noodles, pop by Chi Sen Ramen for a light yet umami-rich broth made from clams and chicken.
You can taste the fresh sweetness of seafood in every bite of the Clam Prawn Ramen (S$8.90). Don't even think about those stalls that dump suspiciously Maggi Mee-shaped noodles into a bowl, because it won't happen here.
Supple ramen noodles soak up the rich broth enhanced by the prawns' orange hues. With meaty clams, a jammy ajitama egg, seaweed and black fungus, this bowl is top-notch restaurant quality in a hawker setting.
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Between savoury meals, nothing beats a dose of dessert. Divine Bites brings sweet and fluffy baked goods to Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre to balance out your hearty mukbang.
You're in for a surprise if you thought these were your regular treats because the Signature Longan Walnut Muffin (S$1.90) is anything but. Divine Bites mixes the traditional Chinese flavours of longan and walnut into moist muffin batter for a twist.
Each bite is interspaced by a sweet pop of dried longan flesh, followed by the brittle crunch of walnut. If muffins aren't your thing, the creamy, melt-in-your-mouth consistency of the Basque Burnt Cheesecake (S$6.70) will get you hooked.
It's not every day you see café-style desserts in a hawker bakery, so go give it a try!
[phone] Daily: 11am – 9pm
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J & J Special Beef Noodle: 74-year-old uncle serving braised beef noodles & wagyu beef rice for past 16 years
Simful Nasi Lemak reminds us that behind every sinful bite is 幸福 (xing fu) — bliss. Boasting plates loaded with goodies, you know they're ready to give you the most indulgent nasi lemak you'll have.
The most popular Simful Set (A) (S$6.50) comes with a whole heap of ingredients. Otah, a fried sunny-side-up egg, chicken wings, stir-fried French beans, ikan bilis and cucumber join the party on your palate.
The word 'hunger' isn't in Simful Nasi Lemak's dictionary, so once you step into Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre, you know you'll leave full!
[phone] Wed to Mon: 11am – 8pm Closed on Tue
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There are many prized cuts of meat in the food industry. Yon Ho Hainanese Cuisine whips up aromatic stock to go with delicate organ meat for a clean, healthy broth. Packed with protein, collagen and iron, this is the place to be if you've been feeling worse for wear.
The Signature Claypot Herbal Mutton Soup (S$14) enriches every spoonful with simmered lamb ribs, black fungus and herbal wine. Soothing on the stomach, this warm soup is comfort in a bowl.
Yon Ho Hainanese Cuisine uses every part of the pig in their dishes. From Braised Knuckles (S$10.50) to Braised Pork Skin (S$5), this zero-waste agenda is a tasty one.
Wed to Mon: 11am – 9.30pm Closed on Tue
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This may not be the House of Gucci, but gold's hidden within nonetheless. Jun Yuan House Of Fish focuses on bringing its Michelin Bib recipes to your table.
Fresh seafood is placed in the spotlight here, enhanced by XO sauce and fragrant herbal stock. The Herbal Grouper Soup (S$13.80) features snow-white grouper slices in a light broth. With large prawns and chewy noodles, this bowl is nothing short of warm comfort.
XO sauce is made with dried scallops, fish and shrimp cooked with chilli peppers, onions and garlic. It's the star of the show in the XO Fried Fish Soup (S$10.80), a perfect backdrop for crunchy chunks of fried fish. Silky strands of egg floss coat the tongue as you sip the milky-white broth, a duo you can't resist.
Fri to Wed: 11.30am – 8.30pm Closed on Thu
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Nothing says 'customisation' like yong tau foo. But if there is another way to change things up, it'd be the Hakka version of these delicious fish cakes.
True to its name, 家 (jia) Authentic Hakka Yong Tau Foo lets you taste a traditional Hakka household's recipes right in Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre.
The 6-piece Yong Tau Foo With Bee Hoon (S$5.50) is everything it claims to be and more. Fish or meat paste mixed with aromatics are stuffed into hollowed tofu or vegetables and cooked. The result is a juicy, savoury pocket that goes so well with soup and your carb of choice.
For extra crunch and sweetness, get the Cabbage Rice instead of bee hoon. If you're looking for an after-work snack, the 6-piece Yong Tau Foo (S$5) will be a piping hot way to end the day!
[phone] Daily: 11am – 8pm
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Last but certainly not least, we have Uncle Penyet dishing up ayam penyet from 12 stores island-wide. Since 2005, tantalising Indonesian food has been served here daily, ensuring everyone gets a taste.
The Nasi Ayam Penyet (S$9.50) gets a huge chicken drumstick, rice smothered in creamy curry sauce, fried tofu and fresh vegetables. The chicken is usually marinated and boiled in a variety of spices before it's fried in a rice flour batter.
Sprinkled with bits of fried batter, the crunch of this drumstick is sensational. Pair it with the curry rice for a spicy kick or have a piece of refreshing, crisp lettuce to wash it down. Either way, this ayam penyet will not disappoint!
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[phone] Daily: 10.30am – 9.30pm
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