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Jul is Singapore’s “quiet month”, so there was no stopping my bored mind from latching onto Bedok North‘s new pasar malam. Until 13 Jul, more than 30 stalls featuring addictive arcade games and street food will be stationed beside Fengshan Hawker Centre.
Claw machines, arcade video games and even a furniture seller make up the recreation area of Bedok’s new pasar malam. On Fridays and weekends, there’s live music to spice things up as you browse.
There’s just something so tempting about that rotating stand of cooking meat that draws me in every single time. Arabica Kebab’s menu made my mouth water with selections of pitas, quesadillas and the signature kebabs.
Who could say no to a toasty quesadilla? Certainly not me. The Beef and Chicken Quesadilla (S$7) was a smoking parcel of slow-cooked sliced meat, sriracha mayo and melted cheese. The crisp edges of the tortilla lend a welcome crunch to the succulent filling.
Nowadays, sweet potato balls are a common sight in pasar malams. But now, it’s time for Fried Milk (S$5) to shine. Unsweetened milk is thickened with cornstarch before being rolled in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. Topped with a fine drizzle of condensed milk, this hot dessert is the next big thing.
These squares of Fried Milk are crispy outside and silky within. The breadcrumb crust gives way to a smooth, almost tofu-like interior. Don’t be like me and down one in a single bite, though, because I was puffing hot air for a good three minutes after.
I found out first-hand that it was freshly cooked, but at what cost?
There’s nothing like buying a hefty bag of Taiwanese chicken. Fried twice for maximum crunch, this XXXL Chicken Cutlet (S$7) was a slice of meaty goodness.
The powdered chilli dusted on as a finishing touch brought a fiery kick to the crisp cuts. Mixed with the tender chicken, every bite of this combo was a delight to the senses. Not to mention the mountain of meat I received once it was all chopped up!
My only gripe was that it gets pricey after buying from more than 3 stalls. Other than that, the food and vibes were enjoyable. So if you’re in the area, why not drop by 85 Bedok North’s pasar malam for a bite and some fun?
Giant 30cm prawns till midnight at popular Bedok prawn mee stall
