Ramadhan bazaars: Kampung Baru

Kampung Baru is known for its east coast cuisine, and at this stall, you can have nasi dagang or nasi kerabu with ayam percik, daging bakar, fish curry and more.

We’re not sure what association the popular ‘80s TV character has with this deep fried bread stuffed with meat but it was enough to catch our attention. A similar concept to the roti goreng variations you see at most bazaars, these McGyver (sic) babies spent just enough time in the pan to come out nice and crispy. What sets it apart is the filling. Available in sambal sardine, chicken and beef black pepper, we went for the beef and chicken and here’s what we think: it sure can fix anything. Except maybe your cholesterol level.

We can't get enough of sandwich-type snacks, especially when it's a hotdog bun stuffed with stir-fried chicken or beef. As a finishing touch, the bun is steamed for extra fluffiness. Get in line. 

For a starter salad at buka time, pasembur comes close (it's also a lot better than plain old salad). Plus, cendol acts as both a drink and dessert. 

You don't go to a Ramadhan bazaar buying the same old thing you can get at your warung, do you? Which is why you need to get one or two (or four) tepung pelita from Paya Jaras, sold only during the holy month. Yes, the one famed for their intriguing tagline 'Rasa sebulan, rindu setahun'. It's worth getting the sweet and salty dessert just to say you'll rindu it once Ramadhan is over.

These wobbly jellies in a rainbow of hues should come with a warning label: they’re available in a variety of flavours (think grape, lychee, honey dew and more), aren’t too sweet and disappear pretty darn quick after you’re done with your main course of nasi and lauk. Don’t go too crazy when you approach the stall.