4 Uncommon Food You Can Find At A Pasar Malam

When we think “pasar malam”, Ramly burgers, takoyaki and tutu kueh are often the first few food that pop into our minds. However, here some unexpected, tantalising pasar malam delights to add on to your list of foods to look out for the next time a pasar malam opens up near you!

Thai iced milk tea ($2.50)

Pasar malams are stuffy and hot, which means you’ll start getting sweaty after some time. A sip of this iced drink made us cry out in relief, as the cold milk tea immediately cooled us down. The tea was smooth, milky and perfect for sipping on as you strolled through the pasar malam. As for sweetness, this was on the “safe” side – it wasn’t overly sweet like many Thai milk teas out there. Overall, it was a heaven-sent drink, perfect for the occasion.

Coconut shake ($3.50)

You can easily find local favourites like coconut ice cream and coconut juice, but have you had a cup of coconut shake? Coconut juice with coconut pulp is blended with ice and topped with a scoop of ice cream. However, we were a tad bit disappointed that it was normal vanilla ice cream, instead of coconut ice cream.

Churros ($4)

This was by far our most surprising find at the pasar malam. They were fried on the spot, making it satisfying crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. There were 2 choices of toppings – chocolate or salted caramel, and you could get an extra topping for 50 cents. We went with salted caramel, and it did not disappoint. Most importantly, they were generous with the salted caramel but we could still taste the underlying cinnamon sugar taste. After all, what are churros without cinnamon sugar?

Banana keju ($4.50)

Banana keju, which literally translates to cheese banana, was a modern twist to the traditional goreng pisang. Cut bananas were fried in batter, then topped with shredded cheese and served with your topping of choice – condensed milk, salted caramel or nutella. It was savoury, but the taste of the cheese overpowered the nutella topping, and the chunky pieces were rather hard to eat. Nevertheless, it was a unique dessert that is definitely worth a try.

Even with posh cafes popping up everywhere, the novelty of pasar malam food will never wear off. It is a big part of Singapore's food culture, and we can't wait to try more delicious food at the next pasar malam! Follow @pasarmalamsg on Twitter to find the nearest pasar malam!

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