With the arrival of Ramadan, all eyes turn to one vibrant hotspot—the iconic Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar. Nestled in the Malay cultural district at Wisma Geylang Serai, this year’s edition promises an impressive lineup of food vendors. If you want to spend your time savouring great food rather than second-guessing your picks amidst the crowd, this guide introduces you to the best Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar food.
One of the most iconic names in Singapore’s bazaar scene, Kream is known for elevating simple street eats. Their Coney Dogs often draw attention for their creative flavours, with flavours such as Frites Tokyo Dog ($8), Mentaiko Dog ($9), and Flaming Cheese Rendang ($9).
You can also kill two birds with one stone by trying the loaded fries from Frites, conveniently available at the same stall. Expect more mouth-watering choices, including Creamy Onion Loaded Beef, Mentaiko Loaded Beef, and Fiery Korean ($11 each). Each cup is loaded with rich sauces, with the fries remaining perfectly crisp, making them an ideal companion to your hotdogs.
While many regulars head straight for the iconic Ramly Burger, the lesser-known Dedeng Burger stands out in its own right. You can find that at Ranor, where the usual Ramly patty is swapped for one moulded with dedeng—a popular preserved meat snack that closely resembles beef jerky.
You’ll still get to savour the familiar elements of the Ramly Burger’s signature omelette-and-cheese wrap, but now paired with a much chewier patty, enhanced by a subtle touch of sweetness and house-made sauce. Options include the Special Beef, Special Chicken, and Special Fillet ($$), with the choice to double up ($7) or triple up ($9) on the patties for extra indulgence.
Founded by a former hotel pastry chef and a catering manager, you may have come across Sohtt, who previously ran a bubble tea kiosk and bakery in Bukit Timah. Now, they are back with savoury offerings, including their Loaded Mac and Cheese choices such as Poppop Chicken with Chicken Bolognese and Curly Fries with Beef Chilli ($13 each). Their special Cup Noodle Fried Rice, available in Original and Carbonara Buldak flavours ($12 each), also caught our eye.
But we opted for their Jumbo Takoyaki ($12), boasting a ball packed with seafood including scallop, octopus, and crab stick, along with sausage, quail egg, and chicken ham, all served atop a bed of Buldak noodles. The takoyaki was slightly clumpy, but the abundant mix of ingredients made up for it, perfectly complemented by the savoury Buldak noodles.
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Another takoyaki spin-off at the bazaar, De’Tako puts its own spin on the Japanese favourite, elevating the snack with added flavours. Crispy on the outside and custardy on the inside, each bite-sized ball is drizzled with its respective sauce and mayonnaise, finished with a sprinkle of bonito flakes and seaweed.
You can choose from six flavours, including their spicy sauce Ghostin, Mentaiko, Wasabi Mayo, Egg Mayo, and Cheezy, while adventurous diners can try the Ika Geso, AKA deep-fried sotong leg.
Helmed by a cook who spent two years honing his craft at an American hotdog stall, Meat My Meat is renowned for their popular Philly cheesesteaks and hotdogs topped with house-made sauces.
One of their signature hits is the Mozza Philly Cheesesteak ($13), featuring juicy sliced steak piled onto a brioche bun and slathered with gooey, blow-torched mozzarella. You can also try their Mozza Buffalo Cheesesteak Hotdog ($14) or the Mozza Chicken Cheesesteak ($12), with both delivering the same cheese-laden satisfaction. Another standout is their range of Thunder Crunch fries, including flavours such as Texas Steak ($12) and Chicago Chicken ($11).
At Banh Mi Vietnam, a pleasant Vietnamese-Muslim lady introduced us to her range of Banh Mi flavours, featuring fillings such as Smoke Duck Loaded ($11), Grilled Beef Balls ($11), as well as Otah Otah Special ($9).
The standout was the Chicken Thigh ($11)—a packed baguette filled with juicy chicken chunks, chilli, and fresh vegetables for an authentic experience. If you are not feeling banh mi, the stall also offers comforting Vietnamese staples like Beef Noodle Soup ($10), Spring Rolls (three for $10), and traditional Vietnamese Coffee ($5), served with milk or sugar.
One of the most well-known briyani brands in Singapore, Amir Briyani needs no introduction. Two giant pots of fragrant rice dominate the storefront, while staff work like clockwork to scoop out fragrant nasi briyani.
Their choices include Chicken, Mutton, Lamb Shank, and Chicken 65, each served in generous portions. Every box features perfectly cooked rice infused with rich spices and accompanied by tender meat, making for a hearty crowd-pleaser that consistently draws flocks of people to the stall.
Crispy and golden, the Fried Banana at Thai Dessert House are a must-try. Each piece is perfectly fried to achieve a light crunch on the outside, while remaining soft and caramelized on the inside. The natural sweetness of the fresh bananas shines through, offering a simple treat to munch on while browsing the other stall.
Besides that, they also serve other snacks such as Sweet Potato, Tempeh, Yam, and Mango Sticky Rice, giving dessert lovers plenty of choices to experience traditional Thai flavours.
Patrons will be familiar with the online moniker “Mangobossku,” widely known for his viral food ventures at local bazaars. Here, he has tapped into yet another food trend with his latest venture, Quesillo Venezolano, which stays true to its name by selling only one item—the traditional Venezuelan dessert. It comes in two flavours: Original Caramel ($10 per piece) and Mango ($12 per piece).
Resembling a slice of cake, it features a dense, custard-like texture, finished with a glossy layer of caramel sauce. Although we found it relatively mild in sweetness and flavour, it proved immensely popular with patrons, with the stall closing orders around 6pm after selling out multiple batches during our visit.
Feeling parched after all those heavy flavours? Check out Confuzion Foodiez’s buko dessert buckets, which claim to be the best buko in Singapore. Each tub is filled with creamy, flavoured milk and topped with generous chunks of toppings like fruit jelly and nata de coco.
Priced at $10 each, the buckets come in 19 different flavours, including fruit-based options like Grape, Mango, Lychee, Honeydew, and even Matcha Strawberry. For those who desire richer flavours, choices include Chocolate, Yam Keladi, Avocado, Kurma Nutella, and more. This refreshing is perfect for cooling down between bites of heavier fare while braving the stuffy heat.
With so many tempting options at this year’s bazaar, choosing what to eat can quickly become overwhelming. Hence, make sure to save our guide to skip the guesswork and make the most of your visit!
If you are looking for more food options this festive season, take a look at our guide to the Ramadan bazaars happening around Singapore, or read our feature on IKEA Tampines’ Buffet Istimewa, which offers free-flow imported meatballs and wings.
Photos taken by Marcus Neo.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg.
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