Hipster Food
Unique, Instagram-worthy dishes have become even more commonplace than ever at the Bazaar in recent years (to some controversy). While the 2019 Bazaar has put a much stronger focus on traditional food, we were excited to see what new offerings we could discover this year. We tend to dismiss hipster food as just aesthetically pleasing - but to our surprise we found options this year that tasted amazing, and brought a unique twist to the dishes that we hadn’t expected! Here are some of the new (and maybe not so new) options we think are worth a nibble:Prata Waffles - Fooditude
When we first heard of ‘praffles’ - a combination of prata and waffles - we were admittedly skeptical. Separate, these are 2 of the most delicious dishes you could ever sink your teeth into. But combining them just seemed odd - until Fooditude decided to try it out!

Yu Char Kway Manis - Charkoi



Boba Tea-Infused Pancakes - Alley
Alley is a common face at previous bazaars and night markets, but for Ramadan 2019 they’ve added something new to their mix - their tea-infused Boba Pancake Stack. Drink stalls serving up desserts isn’t a new concept, but we were interested to see whether Alley’s famous brown sugar drinks could translate into a satisfying sweet treat.

Lobster Rolls and White Rabbit Drink - Burp Catering


Flaming Brown Sugar Milk Tea - Milk Bro


ALL-IN Mala Salted Egg Yolk - The Mala Stop


- White Rabbit soft serve
- Chimney cakes (Bill & Bell)
- Cheesecakes on a stick (The Munch Munch Co)
- Katsu with gravy (Mad About Katsu)
Traditional Food
Since the focus of this year’s bazaar is about traditional food, we thought we’d check it out to see what’s different this year! For one, we saw more biryani stalls as compared to last year, resembling the bazaars of Masjid Sultan, Woodlands or Tampines. A lot of stalls were still selling the usual bazaar items like Ramly Burger, vadai, pisang goreng etc. so it’s really not that different from past years. But what we noticed was that there were a lot more fusion stalls - some traditional dishes are given a hipster twist; they are presented differently or branded as hipster eats. Here are our top picks:Ayam Percik - WGS B 138
A traditional favourite at bazaars, Ayam Percik is grilled chicken marinated in rich spices. The secret to this chicken tasting so good is really the sauce. It’s relatively spicy with a tinge of sweetness to it. The flavours complement each other really well, enhancing the overall taste of the dish ?
Otak-Otak - Ranor Tenggiri Fresh Otah
Having otak-otak at a bazaar might seem like a typical thing to do but Ranor’s delicious otak-otak took us by surprise! The fish meat was really tasty and the stall owners were very generous with the portions too.
Dendeng - DDHS
Here’s something we look forward to every Ramadan Bazaar! Who can pass up the allure of dendeng (barbecued meat) especially when it’s seasoned so tastefully? Our team personally prefer the Original Beef flavour as it’s more authentic and juicier too.
Apam Balik - Apam Balik Wak Power
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside with sweet toppings, apam balik (turnover pancake) is one traditional dessert we just can’t seem to get enough of! There are a few stalls selling apam balik and Wak Power is one of them near Wisma Geylang Serai.
Traditional Malay Kuih - Homemade Cookies
We were on a quest to find stalls selling Malay kuih as the bazaar is supposedly more traditional this year but to our dismay, we only managed to find one stall selling Malay kuih ? Nonetheless, the selection of kuih at Homemade Cookies was really extensive!

Prawn Vadai - Mr Vadai
We don’t know about you, but this is the quintessential bazaar food that we’re always looking for. It’s an experience to watch the stall owner fry the multiple vadai in a pot of oil, and there’s no way you can resist the aromatic smell. It’s so sinful but yet so good!
Keropok Lekor - WGS A G291
Another snack that’s usually sold alongside vadai is keropok lekor. For the uninitiated, keropok lekor are fish crackers which are made from fish and sago, seasoned with salt and sugar and then deep-fried! There are 2 types but we personally prefer the soft and chewy ones over the crispy ones.
BONUS: Budget options (below $5)

Mee Goreng - Shaik Sabri
We know what you’re thinking, why would you visit the bazaar and buy mee goreng? Well, not when it’s $2 and tastes this good!
Thai Milk Tea With Grass Jelly Topping (1 Litre!) - 555 Thai Tea
1 litre for just $3 dollars?! Thai milk tea has never been this affordable (except in Thailand of course ?).
Belgian Waffles - Pebbles
A reasonably priced dessert if you’re looking for something to end your night on a sweet note!
Takoyaki - XL Takoyaki

Nutella S’mores Dip - Take A Bite SG

Atmosphere and ambience
There are about 500 stalls this year (as compared to 800 stalls last year!). What we really loved about this year’s bazaar is ample seating space. Gone are the days where you’d have to buy your food and eat while standing.


Our thoughts
We were really (pleasantly) surprised with what we saw this year at the Geylang Bazaar - the major decrease in stalls definitely did not dampen our experience; in fact the wider space and extra seating arrangements was refreshing!There was also a generally good mix of traditional food, “hipster” food, and affordable eats (that were not limited to only traditional food)! We also appreciate that all of the exciting new creations we saw this year was halal - so no worrying about whether that rainbow-cheese grilled bread is halal or not ?As Ramadan comes along, you can definitely look forward to visiting the Geylang Bazaar with your friends and family for a good time and to prepare for Raya! The Bazaar doesn’t just sell food, but anything you can imagine from stunning Raya outfits to beautiful and dreamy curtains to luxurious new carpets. There’s even arcade games and small carnival rides for the kids to enjoy, making the entire Bazaar experience a treat for the family ?Tags:halal-food-guidehalal-food-singaporeramadanramadan-bazaarsingapore