Pansuh in Singapore 2026: KANTIN's Bamboo Chicken Set at Jewel
21 October 2026 · From our Instagram
Pansuh is Bornean chicken cooked inside a bamboo tube over a fire, and in Singapore you can eat it at KANTIN on Level 5 of Jewel Changi Airport. The Headhunter Pansuh Set is $32 on KANTIN's menu, and you can book a table free on Eventful Tables.
Pansuh is how the Iban and other Dayak communities in Sarawak have cooked for a long time: meat, herbs and a bit of water packed into a green bamboo tube, then set over the fire. The bamboo steams everything from the inside, so the chicken comes out soft and the broth tastes clean and a little grassy.
KANTIN's menu describes its version as chicken and wild vegetables cooked in bamboo over a fire. If pansuh is new to you, our 8 Sarawak dishes to know in Singapore is a good five-minute primer before you order.
What the Headhunter Pansuh Set costs
The Headhunter Pansuh Set is $32 on KANTIN's menu. The photo on our post shows the spread it sits in: the bamboo tube split open on banana leaf, a mound of purple rice, crackers and small sides of greens and bamboo shoots.
Our honest take: you can find Sarawak laksa in a few places now, pansuh is much harder to come by. So if you are only ordering one main, make it this. Have the $24 Sarawak laksa as the second dish if there are two of you.
Coming with three to five people? The $168 Headhunter Feast Platter already includes pansuh soup and purple rice, and we did the maths on it in is the Headhunter platter worth it.Photo: KANTIN
How to book KANTIN on Eventful Tables
The how to claim on our post is two steps: make a free Eventful Tables account, then book KANTIN. Open KANTIN on Eventful Tables, pick your date and party size, and choose a time. Online bookings go up to eight people.
KANTIN does not run discounted timings on Eventful, so every slot is standard menu price. The address is 78 Airport Boulevard, #05-206/207, Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore 819666. Jewel is the public side of the airport, so you do not need a flight to eat here. For prices across the whole menu, see our KANTIN Jewel menu and booking guide.
Good to know
· Take the lift straight to Level 5 of Jewel, KANTIN is not in a terminal food court.
· Order the pansuh as your main and share a Sarawak laksa on the side.
· Groups of three to five should compare the $168 platter against ordering sets one by one.
· Groups over eight need to contact the restaurant, online booking stops at eight.
FAQs
Where can I eat pansuh in Singapore?
KANTIN at Jewel Changi Airport, Level 5, #05-206/207, serves a Headhunter Pansuh Set of chicken and wild vegetables cooked in bamboo.
How much is KANTIN's Headhunter Pansuh Set?
It is $32 on KANTIN's menu. Check applicable charges and current prices when you order.
Is KANTIN halal?
No. KANTIN is not halal certified, and it serves beer, cocktails and Sarawak rice wine.
Do I need a flight ticket to eat at KANTIN?
No. Jewel is in the public area of Changi Airport, so anyone can walk in.
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