Best Food Near Pulau Ubin: Day Trip Restaurant Guide | Homejourney

The Best Food and Restaurants Near Pulau Ubin Day Trip Guide is all about one thing: making sure your Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa and kampong-style cycling Ubin adventure is matched with good, safe, and convenient food options before, during, and after your island trip. Having explored Ubin and the Changi area multiple times myself, this guide pulls together real local favourites, price estimates, and safety-conscious tips so you can enjoy makan without worrying about hygiene, costs, or getting stranded without food.

This article is a focused cluster in Homejourney’s wider Pulau Ubin and Singapore tourism series, and is best read together with our main guide: Pulau Ubin Day Trip Guide: Tickets, Prices & Hours | Homejourney Pulau Ubin Day Trip Guide: Tickets, Prices & Hours | Homejourney .

Why Food Planning Matters for Your Pulau Ubin Day Trip

Pulau Ubin is one of Singapore’s last rustic kampong-style islands, with limited amenities, no big malls and far fewer restaurants than the mainland. Most visitors spend 4–6 hours hiking, cycling Ubin’s trails or exploring Chek Jawa wetlands, often under the hot sun and high humidity. If you don’t plan your meals and water stops, you may end up hungry, dehydrated, or stuck in a long queue at the only open seafood stall.

Homejourney’s priority is user safety and trust, so this guide focuses on verified, commonly used food stops, realistic opening hours (which can be shorter than mainland restaurants), and practical alternatives in case your first-choice restaurant is closed or too crowded.

Essential Info Box: Eating Around Pulau Ubin

Main food zones: Pulau Ubin Village near Ubin Jetty; Changi Village Hawker Centre and cafes; coastal restaurants near Changi Beach / Netheravon Road.
How to get there: Take MRT to Tanah Merah (EW4), then Bus 2 to Changi Village Bus Terminal, walk ~5 minutes to Changi Point Ferry Terminal for Ubin bumboat. For detailed step-by-step public transport, see Singapore Public Transport Guide for Tourists (2025) | Homejourney Singapore Public Transport Guide for Tourists (2025) | Homejourney .
Ubin bumboat: Around S$4 per person one way, cash only, min ~12 passengers. (Verify latest info in our main Ubin pillar guide.)
Typical food prices near Ubin: Hawker meals from about S$4–S$7; seafood restaurants from about S$25–S$45 per person depending on dishes.
Best time to eat: Have a light breakfast before boarding, early lunch (11:00–12:00) to avoid queues, and an early dinner back at Changi (~18:00) after your island trip.
Suggested time on Ubin: 4–6 hours (half day) or 6–8 hours (full day with Chek Jawa + cycling).
Official references: For park and facilities info, check NParks and Singapore Tourism Board CNA Property News and cross-check any time-sensitive details.

Where to Eat on Pulau Ubin Itself

Pulau Ubin’s food options are concentrated right at the Ubin Jetty area, in and around the small village. Most stalls are simple family-run places with no fancy décor, but they offer hearty zi char, seafood, cold drinks and snacks that hit the spot after a long ride.

1. Cheong Lian Yuen Seafood – Classic Jetty-Side Seafood

Best for: Post-cycling seafood lunch with a kampong vibe.

Cheong Lian Yuen Seafood is one of the most mentioned restaurants on Pulau Ubin, sitting right by the water near the jetty.[3][4] You’ll likely spot its plastic tables and umbrellas as soon as you walk into the main village. Food is simple but fresh: chilli crab, steamed fish, cereal prawns, sambal kangkong and basic fried rice/noodles.

Estimated prices: Shared dishes from about S$12–S$25; full meal roughly S$25–S$40 per person if you order crab and fish.
Opening pattern (subject to change): Typically open in the late morning through late afternoon on weekends and many weekdays. Exact hours are not consistently published; off-peak weekdays may see shorter hours.
Insider tip: If you’re coming back from Chek Jawa around 13:00–14:00, expect a crowd. Place your order quickly, or eat slightly earlier (~11:30) before your long ride.
Food safety note: Food is cooked to order, and turnover is high on weekends, which is generally favourable for freshness. If you have shellfish allergies, highlight this clearly as most dishes share woks and ladles.

2. Season Live Seafood – Rustic Waterfront Dining

Best for: Relaxed waterfront seafood in a rustic setting.

Season Live Seafood is another popular spot in the village, also by the water.[1][3] Diners report good local-style dishes like fried squid, butter prawns, sambal vegetables and fresh fish.[1][3] The atmosphere is very laid-back, matching the slower rhythm of Ubin.

Opening hours pattern: Commonly cited as 10:00–18:00 on weekdays and slightly later on weekends, but closed on Tuesdays.[3] These hours can change, so use this as guidance, not a guarantee.
Price range: Roughly S$20–S$40 per person depending on seafood ordered.[3]
Insider tip: Waiting time can reach up to an hour during peak lunch.[3] If you are travelling with young kids or seniors, consider a snack before arriving so they are not waiting too long while hungry.

3. Simple Kopi Shops & Snack Stalls in Ubin Village

Apart from the better-known seafood outlets, you will also find small coffee shops and stalls selling:

Packet drinks, bottled water and isotonic drinks
Instant noodles, simple fried rice, fried bee hoon
Ice cream, biscuits and snacks

Insider tip: Prices are usually slightly higher than mainland hawker centres (e.g. fried rice S$5–S$7), but still reasonable. Always carry cash; NETS or cards are often not accepted. For families, buy extra water here before cycling Ubin’s interior tracks, as there are no F&B outlets near Chek Jawa or the deeper trails.

Unique Food Experiences: Smith Marine Floating Kelong

If you want a more unique makan experience as part of your island trip, Smith Marine Floating Kelong Restaurant is a memorable option located between Pulau Ubin and mainland Singapore.[1][3]

Concept: Singapore’s first floating kelong restaurant, where you can fish for your own seabass or snapper and have it cooked on the spot.[1][3]
Access: Requires a special chartered bumboat (commonly around S$100 for a 10‑pax boat), so it works best for groups of 5–10 people to share the cost.[3]
Food style: Chinese seafood zi char – think fried fish skin, gong gong (sea snails), lobster, steamed fish.[1]
Safety note: Always confirm boat operator licence and lifejackets, especially if travelling with kids. Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority and STB provide safety guidelines that boat operators should follow.

Who it suits: Groups and families who want a unique experience and are comfortable pre‑booking. If you’re solo or a couple on a tight budget, sticking to Pulau Ubin village or Changi Village is usually more cost-efficient.

Best Pre‑ and Post‑Trip Food Near Changi Point Ferry Terminal

Many experienced Ubin regulars actually plan to do most of their eating on the mainland before and after the island trip. Changi Village is a long‑time favourite because it offers wide variety, reliable opening hours and easier access to ATMs, toilets and air‑conditioning.