About Downtown East Restaurants
Downtown East Restaurants is a built-up dining precinct in Pasir Ris that mixes open-air hawker-style counters, foodcourt favourites and casual sit-down restaurants — think heartland kopitiam energy with a family-day-out vibe. The atmosphere is lively on weekends, with parents and children, groups of friends and the occasional after-work crowd who stay on for drinks. You’ll find everything from Hainanese chicken rice and laksa to grilled Western mains and kopi-and-kaya breakfast sets.
A true slice of Singapore food culture, the place blends hawker centre practicality with mall-style conveniences: air-conditioned dining rooms beside alfresco seating, shared tables during peak, and stalls that still call out orders the traditional way. It’s popular with East-side residents (Pasir Ris, Tampines) and families visiting nearby leisure attractions. Locals drop by for quick weekday lunches, long weekend dinners, casual date nights and late-afternoon kopi runs.
Expect a mix of price points — budget-friendly hawker dishes alongside mid-range family restaurants — and a menu variety that reflects Singapore’s multicultural palate: chilli crab and salted egg prawns for seafood lovers, local zi char classics, Malay and Indonesian comfort food, plus brunch-friendly cafes serving specialty coffee. Practical for groups and families, it’s also a solid option for casual meet-ups, children’s birthday meals and relaxed weekend brunches away from the CBD lunch crowd.
Signature Dishes
- Chilli crab (shared seafood platter)
- Salted egg yolk prawns
- Hainanese chicken rice
- Laksa (spicy coconut laksa)
- Ayam penyet and Malay comfort plates
- Kopi & kaya toast breakfast set
Opening Hours
- Mon–Fri: 10:30am–10:00pm
- Sat–Sun & Public Holidays: 9:00am–11:00pm
