Kampong Gelam Ramadan bazaar 2025: 5 F&B stalls to check out

It is that time of the year again — festive lights, lively crowds and a buzz in the air! Among the many Ramadan bazaars across Singapore, Kampong Gelam remains one of the most popular.

Haji Lane is alive with music at every corner, with dazzling light displays and an array of activities that lead up to Hari Raya Puasa. But of course, a popular highlight is the food, with 80 F&B partners at this year’s bazaar.

Back for its fifth season, Gemilang Kampong Gelam runs from February 19 to March 25. Here’s a guide to some of the stalls that we tried.

1. Golden Bao (Booth MS18)

A crowd favourite this year, Golden Bao, serves handmade Chinese-style roti. Despite its long queue, we only waited about 15 minutes, which was surprisingly fast!

There are two filling choices: Beef roti (one for S$10, two for S$18) and chicken roti (one for S$9, two for S$16). You can top up for a homemade chilli oil dip at S$1.

We got the former and it came fresh, warm and slightly crunchy, with each bite packed with a generous amount of minced beef. The dough is handmade, hand-rolled, and tastes even better when dipped into the fragrant chilli oil.

2. Satay Ummi (Booth K44)

Satay Ummi is a well-known name at the Kampong Gelam bazaar, as one of the longest-running stalls since the bazaar was established in 2021.

Its approach to pan-frying satay, instead of grilling it over coals, is what sets it apart and also why it’s called satay goreng.

The stall offers three meat choices: Chicken (S$12), beef (S$13) and mutton (S$14). It also serves otah-otah, which goes at S$10 for 10 pieces.

The chicken satay goreng is tender, juicy and well-seasoned, with a satisfying smokiness, despite being pan-fried. But just as indulgent is its satay peanut sauce — rich, addictive and enhancing every bite.

3. Crispy Craze (Booth K26)

For those craving something more crispy, Crispy Craze appears to offer a Wingstop-inspired menu. Its wings ‘n’ boneless chicken sets (S$13.90) comes with 12 different flavours ranging from creamy Cajun to buffalo, and includes chips and a delicious ranch sauce.

We had a go at the kicap manis variant, which struck a delicious balance between sweet and savoury, making it undeniably addictive. 

The chicken was on the tough side, though, and may have been over-fried.

Beyond chicken, you can also get fries (S$10), in flavours such as Cajun, voodoo ranch or creamy onion. Want an extra dip? Add its extra sauce (S$2), with choices such as Raising Cane, ranch, or cheese.

The fries were perfectly crispy with a generous coating of cheese, but the Raising Cane sauce was a slight letdown and lacked the bold flavour we were looking for.

4. Dubai Kunafa (Booth MS13)

Craving for a dessert? Dubai Kunafa has — you guessed it — kunafa! Priced at S$12, you can choose from flavours such as original, chocolate, white chocolate, red velvet, pistachio, or even mix two flavours for a customised treat. 

There’s a choice of toppings, too, including chocolate coco, rainbow rice and Biscoff.

We opted for the pistachio and milk chocolate kunafa, topped with Biscoff crumbs and crushed pistachio.

The milk chocolate and pistachio coat had just the right sweetness without overwhelming the palate, and complemented the shredded pastry underneath. The nutty pistachios and crunchy Biscoff added further texture, giving the treat a good bite.

5. Teh-Ohh (Booth K24)

Among the sea of beverage stalls, Teh-Ohh stands out with its focus on iced fruit teas — each boasting a quirky name. These generously sized fruit tea drinks are priced at S$6.50, except for the Ohhriginal at S$6.

We tried the peach fruit tea, a crisp and refreshing drink — a much-needed thirst quencher after navigating the bustling, aroma-filled bazaar. Its fragrant peach essence and light sweetness made it a satisfying way to cool down in the humid evening air.

Besides the food at Gemilang Kampong Gelam 2025, you can also expect retail stalls, hands-on workshops, a mesmerising light show at the Sultan Mosque, and a mix of traditional and contemporary performances!

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