In most households in Singapore, a family trip down to the popular Geylang Serai Bazaar every Ramadan has become somewhat of a tradition. The lively bazaar is lined with stalls selling clothes for Eid, colorful Eid decorations and mouth-watering goodies, and of course, yummy food - which is in our opinion what really makes a bazaar, a bazaar. Right!?
So we braved the heat and the crowds, and scoured the Hari Raya Bazaar this year to bring you a list of the best, hip snacks from all over the world, so delicious and eclectic, you’ll probably contemplate going back for seconds, or even thirds!
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What better way to beat the heat than with an ice-cold chocolate fudge milkshake?! Iceburnz serves up this to-die-for rich, creamy, and chocolatey concoction along with a plethora of other drool-worthy drinks and snacks, like the uber-popular Croatian Nutella balls. Called fritules, these deep-fried balls of banana paste topped with generous dollops of Nutella are a chocoholics dream! Here’s a little tip, join the queue quickly ‘cause they sell out real fast!
Prices - Expect to pay over $5.00 for the chocolate fudge milkshake and around $4.50 for a cup of Croatian Nutella Balls.
Contento Krim’s bubblegum parfait is so sinfully addictive, we wouldn’t be surprised if, after just one taste, you go back three times straight! This bubblegum-flavored frozen yogurt sweet treat is as delicious as they come and has become an absolute crowd favorite.
Price - Expect to pay at least $8.
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If you’re craving something on the savory side while at the bazaar, ZF Café’s pizza dendeng is a sure winner. With a unique topping of honey chicken dendeng piled onto homemade thin-crust pizza, the pizza dendeng is unlike anything you’ve tried before, and is sure to get your taste buds tingling, and your mouth watering.
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Katoshka does one thing, but that one thing is done deliciously well, in our opinion. Focusing on crispy double-fried russet potatoes, Katoshka sure do take fries seriously! The heavenly golden-brown fries are dusted with herbs, and served with a dipping sauce of your choice - BBQ, salted yolk, sour ranch or special cheese - so choose wisely!
Price - $4.9 and above
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Sahwon serves up some of the juiciest and flavor-filled salmon burgers and wraps you’ll ever come across! A combination of fresh smoked salmon and soft buttery buns, with wasabi mayo or salted egg yolk sauce, the gourmet burgers are definitely a healthier alternative to the popular Ramly burger. While here, also try out the colourful Paddle Pop Pudding Dadih!
Price - Expect to pay over $5.50 for the burgers, and about $5 for the drink.
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We can’t think of a better thing to sip on when walking around the busy bazaar than a large cup of milky Thai iced tea from Back Alley. They also serve some other delectable goodies, like cotton candy soda and piping hot churros (see next item on the list), so go give them some love!
Price - $3.00 or more.
Who doesn’t like to snack on the crispy yet soft, deep-fried goodness that are churros!? Back Alley’s churros and iced tea are a great combination, even if you don’t have much of a sweet tooth. With a choice of flavors (icing sugar, cinnamon sugar, oreo, matcha or pandan) and sauces (chocolate, gula Melaka, condensed milk or caramel) we didn’t know which to pick, and ended up trying them all!
Price - $4.00 and above.
How good does UYI’s fresh squid, battered whole, and deep-fried until golden, sound? It is the ideal snack if you’re looking for something quick yet delicious to munch on while exploring the bazaar. You also get to choose from a variety of flavors - original, seaweed and pepper, curry, salt and pepper, sour plum, or hot and spicy. Yum!
Price - Over $6.80.
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Who would’ve thought that a combination of banana and cheese would be so good!? The folks at Bananas n Cheese serve up a crunchy fried banana dish with grated cheese that is sure to get your mouth watering! A take on the traditional banana fritter, this dish is a combination of both sweet, and savory. You also have the choice of adding on chocolate, white chocolate, or strawberry, to make it even more delectable.
Price - $4 and above.
The Dutch Pancake Store is an absolute must-visit when at the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar. These poffertjes or mini Dutch pancakes are light and fluffy and are perfect for a sweet fix. They also come with toppings such as maple, whipped cream, or chocolate. How good does that sound!?
Price - Around $2.50 for a set of five
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