Geylang Serai Goodies | OpenRice 新加坡開飯喇

Hari Raya (aka Eid ul–Fitr) may be just around the corner, but the festivities have already begun in Geylang Serai. And you know what? You don’t have to be a Muslim to enjoy the local delights in this buzzing food paradise that comes to life at night. Air Katira

This sweet, creamy beverage is only available during the Ramadan period. Boasting a refreshing floral taste, Air Katira comes in various colours and flavours, ranging from bandung to honeydew to the original milk version. Plus, the bits of jelly at the bottom make for some chewy fun! Dendeng

Dendeng is sliced barbecued meat and is akin to the Chinese delicacy, bakwa. Of course, the biggest difference between bakwa and dendeng is the meat – dendeng is made from beef and chicken (you can choose) and not pork. This sweet meat is more on the greasy side and is softer and juicier compared to bakwa. If you’re having trouble choosing between beef and chicken, just so you know, beef is the more popular choice. Vadai

Although vadai originated in India, it’s become a hot favourite among Muslims. You can find this savoury doughnut in all sorts of sizes, and prawn is one of the more common flavours (there are others like chicken too). Ayam Percik

In Malay, “ayam” means “chicken” and “percik” means “splash”, which actually refers to how the chicken is prepared. Marinade gravy is constantly “splashed” onto the chicken while it’s being barbecued to perfection on the grill. The end product is honey-glazed, juicy chicken that’s slightly spicy and incredibly yummy! Ramly Burger

A classic favourite, Ramly burgers are something both Muslims and non-Muslims look forward to at Geylang Serai during this period of time. This satisfying treat comprises of seasoned beef/chicken (sometimes fish) patty wrapped in egg, sandwiched between butter-grilled buns with lots of mayonnaise, BBQ sauce and chilli and ketchup sauce. Some can’t decide which is better – watching them make the burger or gobbling it all up. What do you think? Kebab

Kebab is considered a healthy option in Geylang Serai where greasy fried foods take centre stage during Ramadan. Rolled up with pita wrap, the main component of kebab is the juicy meat (either chicken or beef, it’s your call), accompanied with crunchy lettuce, diced tomatoes, lots of mayonnaise and sometimes hummus (dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas). See Also: More Malay restaurants you should try out Explore the variety of food places at Geylang Serai