5 surprising discoveries you can enjoy in Pasir Ris

The words most commonly associated with Pasir Ris may be “chalet” and “beach”, but this neighbourhood is actually a great choice for a home. Residents of Pasir Ris have the airport at their doorstep, can bask in the luxury of boarding an empty train every morning, and of course, take their pick from all the good food and interesting activities around the area.

• Roll up your sleeves and do some good old longkang fishing at this fish farm
• Visit the one and only rabbit ‘showroom’ in Singapore and try not to die at how adorable the rabbits are
• Order up some hearty, delicious Thai food at this authentic Thai restaurant
• Indulge in a beer at this secret hideout at Pasir Ris Park
• Fill your tummy with the affordable zichar at this restaurant helmed by an award-winning chef

Roll up your sleeves and do some good old longkang fishing at this fish farm

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We get it, this is the age of instant gratification – so it might be hard for you to go fishing when you’re anticipating hours and hours of waiting beside your rod. How about some longkang fishing instead?

Practice your wrist dexterity trying to catch guppies at the Mainland Tropical Fish Farm. If you’re aiming a little higher, they also offer prawning activities. Don’t forget to check out the fish spa located on the same premises!

Visit the one and only rabbit ‘showroom’ in Singapore and try not to die at how adorable the rabbits are

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If you’re an animal lover, you might have been to one or two dog or cat cafes in the past – but trust us when we say that nothing can prepare you for how insanely adorable the fluffy rabbits at Rabbit Headquarters are. This place was founded in 2010 by a group of bunny enthusiasts, and they’ve been breeding show-quality, award-winning bunnies ever since.

Order up some hearty, delicious Thai food at this authentic Thai restaurant

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Thai Restaurant The Basil Inn is one of Pasir Ris’s best kept secrets. For roughly what it costs for a single Eggs Benedict dish at a cafe, you can enjoy a sumptuous, filling meal of all your favourite Thai dishes. In particular, the Basil Pork is a crowd favourite, but make sure that you can handle the heat!

Indulge in a beer at this secret hideout at Pasir Ris Park

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If your schedule or wallet can’t quite accommodate a trip to Bali, the next best thing is to dine at a cafe by the beach and rely on the powers of your imagination.

5 Drunken Rabbits, located at Pasir Ris Park, will do the trick. This bistro carries an extensive range of beers, making it the perfect place for a laidback Friday night gathering. Their house specialties include the Oven Roasted Jumbo King Prawns (pictured) and the Baby Back Ribs.

Fill your tummy with the affordable zichar at this restaurant helmed by an award-winning chef

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If you’re looking for some comfort food, pay a visit to Yam’s Kitchen, located at Downtown East. This zichar restaurant is helmed by Chef Kelvin Yam, who has been cooking for over 30 years and has quite a few competition awards under his belt. You’ll get the best value with their weekday set lunches, which are priced at an affordable $6.80-$7.80.

Want to stay around Pasir Ris?

The countless fun activities around this neighbourhood make it a great place to live – especially if you have kids, or are expecting kids in the near future! If you think that Pasir Ris is the neighbourhood for you, check out this table of average resale flat prices in the past.

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Want to get a condo instead? Here are some great options in Pasir Ris:

Elias Green – $634 average psf.

Eastvale – $750 average psf.

Livia – $901 average psf.

Coco Palms – $1,004 average psf.

NV Residences – $1,016 average psf.

D’nest – $1,049 average psf.

The Palette – $1,076 average psf.