Probably only known to those who stay in the west of Singapore, Pandan and Teban Gardens are two underrated neighbourhood districts in Jurong East. As secluded as these places may seem to the rest of Singapore, there are a couple of hidden gems in the area that are worth exploring.
Ranging from humble eateries and hawker stalls to restaurants and even a cosy ice cream parlour, Pandan Gardens and Teban Gardens offer a decent selection of food choices for residents of Jurong East and those who are working near the area.
Here are 9 Eateries And Restaurants To Check Out At Pandan & Teban Gardens.
PANDAN GARDENS FOOD PLACES
#1 KEK SEAFOOD
KEK—short for Keng Eng Kee—Seafood at Pandan Garden is the zi char restaurant’s second outlet in Singapore. Adding a different twist to local zi char dishes, what you can expect at KEK Seafood is a myriad of local and western dishes such as Marmite Chicken, Coffee Pork Ribs, Salted Egg Soft Shell Crab Pasta and more.
200 Pandan Gardens #01-12
Singapore 609336
Tel: +65 6694 3044
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
Photo Credit: Ministry Of Ribs
#2 MINISTRY OF RIBS
Nestled under a HDB block, Ministry of Ribs is like your typical ‘atas’ coffee shop where you can get American-style food at reasonable prices. What they are known for is their succulent Hickory Smoked Ribs but if you are looking for more options, go ahead with the Black Angus Ribeye or the Ministry Burger.
For those who are up for a tipple or two, Ministry of Ribs also carries a range of alcoholic beverages where you can have a good time with your buddies over some beers.
Blk 416, #01-125
Pandan Gardens
Singapore 600416
Tel: +65 9890 4649
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
My Little Ice-Cream Shop is managed by the same folks behind the famous fishball noodles eatery—Pandan Fishball Noodles. This hole-in-a-wall ice cream parlour offers classic ice cream flavours such as Raspberry, Strawberry and Coconut. Otherwise, opt for their premium flavours including Salted Caramel, Yuzu Sorbet, Tiramisu and Mao Shan Wang.
Have the ice cream on fresh waffles which comes with one wet and one dry topping.
150 Pandan Gardens
#01-07 Ayer Rajah Community Club
Singapore 609335
Tel: +65 6265 5845
Daily: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
#4 PANDAN FISHBALL NOODLES
Founded in 1982, Pandan Fishball Noodles has been dishing out mouthwatering fishball noodles and laksa at the same coffeeshop and the business is now helmed by the family’s third generation. The sweet part? You can get a comforting bowl of fishball noodles for only S$2.50!
Blk 416, #01-122
Pandan Gardens
Singapore 600416
Tel: +65 9009 2714
Daily: 6am – 4pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
#5 TENDERBEST
Look no further if you are craving for sinful fried chicken—you will find a menu dedicated just for that at Tenderbest. Nestled within Ayer Rajah Community Centre, the halal-certified restaurant runs a self-service concept where diners have to pick up their own orders at the counter.
Some noteworthy items not to miss are the Salted Egg Yolk Pasta with Crispy Chicken, Crispy Fried Half Chicken with Rice and Laksa Spaghetti.
150 Pandan Gardens
#01-02 Ayer Rajah Community Centre
Singapore 609335
Tel: +65 9169 0972
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri to Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
TEBAN GARDENS FOOD PLACES
Photo Credit: Prae Sampachanya
#6 HAO CHU SEAFOOD
Hao Chu Seafood or also known as Chop Lian Hin because of its prominent wooden signboard is a no-frills coffee shop where residents of Teban Gardens drop by for hearty zi char dishes such as Curry Fish Head, Cereal Prawns, San Lou Bee Hoon and Fish Head Soup.
39 Teban Gardens Road
Chop Lian Hin Coffeeshop
Singapore 600039
Tel: +65 6561 1405
Mon to Fri & Sun: 11.30am – 1.45pm, 5pm – 11pm
Sat: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
Talk about Poh Poh Chicken Rice and many will think of the original outlet at Serangoon Gardens. This chicken rice stall may not be ranked amongst the best in Singapore, but its affordable prices make it a great place to satisfy your cravings for this local dish.
You can also find Poh Poh Chicken Rice at Teban Gardens Food Centre.
37A Teban Gardens Road
#01-15, Teban Gardens Food Centre
Singapore 601037
Mon, Wed to Sun: 8am – 8.30pm
Tue: Closed
Nearest Station: Jurong East
#8 QUAN SOON WANTON NOODLE
Besides Poh Poh Chicken Rice, something else to look forward to at Teban Gardens Food centre is Quan Soon Wanton Noodle. Having been around for more than 35 years, this hawker stall offers one of the cheapest wanton noodles in Singapore for only S$2!
Even the laksa and prawn noodles are sold at S$2 and you can choose bigger portions by topping up just a little more.
37A Teban Garden Road
#01-04, Teban Garden Food Centre
Singapore 601037
Daily: 5am – 7.30pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
#9 TONG KIAN EATING HOUSE
Also called T.K Kitchen, this coffee shop specialises in Chinese zi char at Teban Gardens. Their signature dishes include crabs cooked in several ways (Chilli Crab, Claypot Cheese Crab and more), La La Bee Hoon, Handmade Fried Prawn Rolls and Assam Fish Head.
T.K Kitchen is closed on every Thursday on the second and fourth week of the month.
37 Teban Gardens Road
#01-302/303
Singapore 600037
Tel: +65 8330 7554
Daily: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Jurong East
For more recommendations, read our guide on 18 Food Places in Jurong East that are worth travelling for.
Commentable highlights for the simple and quiet places in the west. Sadly, you missed out on the south indian restaurant at Teban. Kindly incotporate that as well. Thank You!
The KEK Seafood has moved out heard is due to leasing issue.