Tampines MRT Food Bazaar Is Back With Purple Sweet Potato Mochi, Thai Pandan Pancakes And More

Tampines MRT has a Ramadan food bazaar from now till 7 April

This month is stacked with Ramadan bazaars, from the famous Geylang Serai bazaar to smaller-scale neighbourhood fairs such as Bazaar Raya Utara Sembawang. If you live in the East, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a huge Ramadan food bazaar located right outside Tampines MRT Station!

The Tampines MRT Hari Raya Fair 2024 is ongoing till 7 April 2024. If you’re coming via train, it’s right outside the open field next to the green line exit!

This isn’t your regular pasar malam; instead, you’ll find stalls that aren’t always seen at other bazaars.

There’s Here Thai Food for instance, which sells legit Thai snacks such as grilled sausages and pancakes.

Their Pandan Pancakes ($5.50) come in a box of 12 green and purple pancakes.

These bite-sized treats are light and fluffy, with a soft and mochi-like middle that resembles kueh.

You can also get a small variety of Thai-style sausages similar to the ones you’ll find on the streets of Thailand. The Issan Vermicelli Sausage ($2) features a trio of freshly grilled mini sausages packed with chewy rice noodles.

Those who want something less sinful but equally delicious can head to 90 鼎 for some Taiwan Xi Men Mushroom Snacks ($6).

This stall specialises in Taiwanese-style grilled oyster mushrooms in flavours such as Garlic Spicy, Seaweed, and Lemon Pepper.

You get 150g of juicy, grilled-to-order oyster mushroom chunks tossed in your choice of seasoning!

There’s a great assortment of sweet snacks, too. Yu Dui Ren sells Creamy Cheese Dipping Sauce Mochi ($10) in four flavours: Peanut, Chocolate, Purple Sweet Potato, and Matcha.

Each box comes with super-soft mochi balls coated in flavoured powder, served alongside a creamy sauce for dipping, and Biscoff crumbs for crunch.

We found the Purple Sweet Potato mochi light bouncy, with a mild hint of sweet potato flavour. This tasted better on its own as the cheese dip was rather chunky.

Tutu kueh fans will be happy to know that ChubTutu, which made an appearance in last year’s Tampines MRT pasar malam, is back as well. They have Traditional ($3.50 for five) flavours such as Coconut and Kaya, alongside unique tutu kueh from the Premium ($5 for five) range: think D24 Durian and Chilli Crab.

When you’ve filled up, cool down from the heat with Bung! Lemon Tea‘s Bittergourd Lemon Tea ($3.50) or Lemon Green Tea ($3.50).

Another must-visit Ramadan fair is the popular Kampong Gelam Bazaar, which runs til 5 April 2024! In other food news, famous Penang pastry shop Ghee Hiang is coming to Singapore from 24 March, so if you’re a fan of their tau sar piah, save this date in your calendar.

Photos taken by Anthia Chng and edited by Melvin Mak.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.sg.