Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar

The annual Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar is back. Starting Jun 29, this bazaar houses many stalls, selling from traditional costumes to toys to carpets, and naturally becomes a must-go place for many as part of Hari Raya celebration before it ends on Jul 27. Located conveniently near Paya Lebar MRT station, this is also a great hunting place for food lovers like us.

Facing Sims Ave

Requiring little introduction is the all-time favourite Ramly burger. Being sold in numerous stalls and each having long queue, it is really tough to tell which one offers the best. Unlike other burgers, the chicken or beef patty is grilled on the electric griddle before being wrapped in a layer of egg and stuffed into the bun. Look at the stacks of buns ready for consumption!

My top find is the Turkish Pita from Turkish Kebab House. You can see how the pita bread was freshly made, from preparing the dough to baking it in the electric oven. The pita bread is then sliced to create a "flap". Cheese and garlic are applied and vegetables is added, before the warm, juicy slices of meat is cut and inserted to create the wonderful final product.

Try the Prawn Vadai. The dough with a prawn is deep fried on the spot and served hot. Originated from South India, this is best eaten with fresh green chillis.

How about Sotong Panggang? The squid is huge as you can tell from the long sticks used for grilling. Both options of spicy and non-spicy sauces are available.

First time eating Dendeng, equivalent of beef "bak kwa". The meat is well marinated and BBQ. Very juicy!

Facing Paya Lebar MRT station

Another ultra-popular stall. A queue will start way before the stall opens at 7pm. A young Thai coconut is cut into half. 2 scoops of ice-cream are placed in one of the half, and topped with peanut, corns and attap seed before drizzled with gula melaka. So nice and sweet! I bet you will scrap off every bit of the coconut flesh.

Come and enjoy the festive mood as well as these great food!