Pasar Malams in Singapore are known to be a signature trademark of every Singaporean kid’s childhood growing up. Having been deprived from these pop-ups due to COVID, our neighbourhoods are now ready to be bustling with life again.
We’ve scoured through the Internet and been out and about the trade fairs so that you don’t have to. Whether you are staying in the North, East or North-East, here are some Pasar Malams in Singapore we have decided are worth popping by:
Ongoing Pasar Malams
1. Woodlands MRT
Highly raved as the biggest Pasar Malam in Singapore this year-end, hurry down to the Marsiling Bazaar to kop all the snacks you’ve been craving.
Apart from basic staples like Ramly burgers, vadai and Thai milk tea, this Pasar Malam also offers novel inventions such as cheesy corn cups, Korean corn dogs, grilled mochi, mango sago pomelo.
Besides, you can also walk off (some – keyword: some) calories with a couple of knick-knack stalls – some selling potted plants. For those coming with your kids, fret not – there are plenty of claw machines and nostalgic bazaar games that will keep your children enticed the whole way.
Date: Until 10 December
Location: Next to Woodlands MRT, Exit 3 and 4
2. Tampines Giant – Carpark Area
Reminiscing the vibes from your last escapade at JB? While this Pasar Malam may not be as big as the Woodlands bazaar for our Westies, the Easties can still count yourselves lucky.
With over 20 food stalls set up, there’ll be Western-fusion hot dogs, takoyakis, coconut and sugarcane juice bars, and even fresh durians available here! For your kids, carnival games and claw machines are once again available here – with prizes up for grabs.
Date: Until 4 December
Location: Tampines Giant Hypermart, Carpark
3. Rivervale Plaza – next to Rivervale Plaza
Nearest to Kangkar LRT or Sengkang MRT, access Rivervale’s pasar malam to get your fix of guilty indulgences. While it may not be huge, this bazaar spans approximately 20 stalls large – just right for you to takeaway some Teochew meat puffs, kebabs, sweet potato balls, and tutu kueh’s on your way home from work.
Date: Until 6 December
Location: 118 Rivervale Drive (Next to Rivervale Plaza & Rivervale Community Club)
4. New Upper Changi Road – near Bedok Town Square
From 2 December onwards, foodies around Bedok can keep their eyes peeled for a Pasar Malam coming round their alley. However, as this will only be a food-only fair, we recommend to certainly manage your expectations as it might not be a huge bazaar.
However, watch the space as there will be an upcoming CNY fair from 21 December, all through to the New Year in 2023.
Date: Until 11 December
Location: 208C New Upper Changi Road
5. Yishun – next to Khatib MRT
Located right on the open field next to the station, Yishun’s Pasar Malaam promises a whole list of food to satiate your appetite. From grilled sotong and tornado pancakes, to Thai boat noodles, Mala skewers and Taiwan delights such as cheese potato and smelly tofu, feel free to take a pick while you are there.
Just one rule – remember to visit on an empty stomach!
Date: Until 11 December
Location: Blk 846 Yishun Ring Road (field beside Khatib MRT)
5. Serangoon – next to Boon Keng MRT
Springing up within the next week on 3 December, this Pasar Malam in Serangoon will only be staying in the vicinity for a good time – not a long time. Just a simple bazaar set up along the neighbourhoods of Boon Keng, you probably won’t be expecting many fanciful stalls. However, we’re sure it will be just enough to satisfy your peckish desires.
Date: Until 18 December
Location: Serangoon Road (next to Boon Keng MRT)
6. Choa Chu Kang Drive – beside Yew Tee MRT
For those residing in the North, you are certainly not forgotten. While there aren’t many Pasar Malams around your vicinity this year-end, from 1 December onwards, you can expect a pop-up coming your way.
Date: Until 1 January 2023
Location: Choa Chu Kang (next to Yew Tee MRT Station)
7. Bukit Panjang – outside Hillion Mall
Not an unfamiliar sight to the West-siders since Hillion Mall does host frequent Pasar Malams within its vicinity. This time round, be ready to welcome the Lunar New Year with this CNY bazaar from 30 December onwards.
Date: Until 19 January 2023
Location: Bukit Panjang MRT, next to Hillion Mall
8. Hougang MRT
While it must have been a disappointment that the November Pasar Malam was cancelled, take comfort in knowing that there will be an upcoming one from 21 December onwards. It’s time to eat your fill!
Date: Until 21 January 2023
Location: Hougang MRT
9. Tampines Avenue 3 – Street 81
Yet another CNY Bazaar popping up from 22 December – but this time in the East. It seems there can never be too much of the festivities going around. Located in the open space between Blk 827 and 829, be sure to head down to check out what this Lunar New Year Pasar Malam has to offer!
Date: Until 21 January 2023
Location: Block 826 Tampines Street 81
10. Chatuchak Night Market – The Grandstand
As we bid goodbye to the year-end bazaars and round-up the New Year’s festivities, Bangkok’s most famous night market is here to pay a visit in February. End the celebrations with a bang by checking out all the Thai food – almost like being in Thailand, without having to fly over!
Coconut shakes, Thai basil rice, mango sticky rice, Tom Yum, and more.
Date: From 7 February 2023
Location: Grandstand South Carpark, Bukit Timah
Past Pasar Malams
1. Jurong East – next to JCube
Thai iced teas, fried potato sticks, grilled skewers and satay sticks, sweet potato balls, kebabs, takoyakis, sugarcane, Ramly burgers. One of the latest pop-ups on the island, cheers to the Westies who’re going to enjoy yet another food fair popping up in their area!
Date: Till 4 October (Start date unspecified)
Location: 2 Jurong East Central 1, Singapore 609731
2. Clementi Central – Block 448
With many West side Pasar Malam popping up this season, here’s another one for the Westies organised by @singaporenightbazaar – and it’ll certainly not be a disappointment for those in the area. Pop by for your fix of Ramly burgers, giant grilled mushrooms in different flavours (think black pepper, lemon, curry, Mala and more), sweet potato balls, lobster takoyaki and Teochew meat puffs!
Date: 29 August to 18 September
Location: 448 Clementi Avenue 3, Singapore 120448
3. Clementi West – Opposite West Coast Plaza
Serving up Korean Bingsu from @dessertslayerr, Taiwanese snacks such as Tempura and Mi Xie from Meme Bistro Bar, Taiwanese sweet potato balls, Takoyaki , Apam Balik, as well as Kebabs, you’ll find no shortage of your Pasar Malam cravings here. As with every old school Pasar Malam, there are also stalls selling apparels such as bags, phone covers, pyjamas and toys. Not forgetting sundry items for parents looking to run a quick errand!
Date: 3 September to 23 September
Location: 726 Clementi West Street 2, Singapore 120726
4. West Coast Drive
For the green finger enthusiasts, you will be thrilled to hear that West Coast Pasar Malam’s entrance will welcome you vibrantly with a stall putting up endless pots of plants, flowers, cactuses and mini trees for sale. As you begin your journey into this little neighbourhood adventure, you’ll find Taiwanese food from @yousay_taiwanesechoice, hot plate Shrimp Slip, sweet potato balls, takoyaki, Apam Balik and Ramly burgers, and kebabs. There are also other apparel stalls selling kids pyjamas, as well as blankets and bedsheets.
From reviews, we’ve heard that while this might be a small Pasar Malam, it’s still satisfactory – given the atmosphere and food you can conveniently get here!
Date: 3 September to 23 September
Location: 502 West Coast Drive, Singapore 120502
5. Chinatown (Outside OG’s People Park)
If you didn’t manage to catch the Mid-Autumn festivities along Chinatown street last week, fret not. Running till end of September, there’s still an ongoing trade fair right outside of OG’s People Park. While it may not be huge, this would be perfect for a post-dinner stroll as you gai-gai alongside the couple of stalls selling home essential items, kids apparel, potted plants and flowers, as well as some women apparels. There might even be a couple of claw machines here to get the adrenaline rushing for some cheap thrills with your kids!
Date: 26 August to 24 September
Location: 100 Upper Cross Street, Singapore 058360
6. Waterloo Street
In between Chinatown and Bugis Street, you might have caught a glimpse of the Mid Autumn festival bazaar selling mooncakes on Waterloo. As we bid goodbye to the season, the bazaar will now be taken over by a Pasar Malam. Come check this market out, especially if you’re already planning to spend the day shopping at Bugis. (Psst… Plus Albert Market & Food Centre will be guaranteed to satisfy your hawker cravings!)
Date: 11 September to 2 October
Location: Near Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple
7. Choa Chu Kang
Located right off Keat Hong Community Centre, @tlkevents has set up a short pop-up pasar malam for you to satiate your cravings! Here, you can expect some classics – sweet potato balls, Taiwanese chicken chop, Ramly burgers, Thai ice tea, Chinese skewers, Vadai and more. For the sweet toothers, there will also be Halal beignets, fried Oreos and baby Dutch pancakes.
Given the variety of tenants, you can expect long queues as everyone from the hood flocks here!
Date: 3 September to 18 September
Location: 10 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, Singapore 689810
8. Bukit Batok Central – Outside West Mall Shopping Centre
Conveniently outside West Mall, Bukit Batok’s pop-up is hard to miss. From 11am to 11pm daily, this food fair will be serving Arabica Kebabs, Thai Milk Tea, Takoyaki and Japanese Pizzas, Taiwanese snacks, Thai street food, China skewers, and more. Swing by this fair before getting on the MRT to get your dinner haul settled!
Date: 5 September to 18 September
Location: 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, Singapore 658713
9. Serangoon North
Placing itself visibly next to Serangoon’s Community Club, this mid-scale Pasar Malam offers some good ol’ fair food, as well as knick knacks such as homeware. If you’re running sundry errands along your neighbourhood shops, this will be a convenient pitstop to dabao some snacks home.
Date: 10 September to 25 September
Location: 152 Serangoon North Avenue 1, Singapore 550152
10. Tampines East
Here’s another for the Easties. Located near Tampines East CC, you can still catch this Pasar Malam before it’s gone on its last day. Kill off the sluggish feeling by taking a walk to Tampines N2 Shopping Street, where you can get some snacks or a quick meal.
Quite a mid-scale fair with claw machines, some food you can find here include: Abang Jago Ramly burgers, House of Kebab, sweet potato balls, Vadai (and they are even Straits Times-featured!), and more. For those craving durians, there’s also a durian stall right next to the Pasar Malam.
Date: 3 September to 18 September
Location: 201 Tampines Street 21, Singapore 520201
While there might not be as many East or North-side Pasar Malams this time round, be sure to bookmark this page as we keep you updated!
11. Bedok Central
Forget the cafes in Bedok. Now that Pasar Malams in Singapore are slated to open in full force, this is a guilty pleasure that any Singaporean cannot be missing out on.
As with other big markets, this Pasar Malam is also the temporal home to the famous Teochew Meat Puff and Tutu Kueh Specialist, Chub Tutu.
Date: 3 to 22 May
Location: Outside Bedok Central NTUC, Singapore 460216
12. Tanjong Pagar Plaza
Located in the heart of the CBD, Tanjong Pagar Plaza’s Pasar Malam may just be the cheap thrill for those who are seeking comfort food after work.
Here, you can expect the classic food you’d find at any good Pasar Malams in Singappore – Ramly Burger, shark’s fin soup, tutu kueh, sweet potato balls, and more. Once you’re done filling your bellies, feel free to stroll along the stretch to window shop for homeware, bags, and even potted plants!
Date: 9 May to 13 May; 16 to 20 May; 23 to 27 May
Location: Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Singapore 080008
13. Tampines Street 81
For the Easties and those staying in Tampines, we bring good news to you! If you’re not one to jostle amidst the usual crowd at Tampines MRT’s Pasar Malam, there’s another market popping up at Street 81 from 7 to 22 May.
A stone’s throw away from Tampines West MRT station, here, you can feast on cheesy kebabs, Ramly burgers, Thai milk tea and vadai. You can even bring home a few boxes of durians and Okonomi-yaki (Japanese pizzas) from here!
Once you’re satisfied with your fill, claw machines and nostalgic carnival games will await you.
Date: 7 to 22 May 17
Location: Tampines 826 (Tampines West MRT), Singapore 520826
14. West Mall
The West Mall Pasar Malam is one of the 5 Pasar Malams in Singapore helmed by TLK Events and Lighting. Located at Bukit Batok, here, there’s a great variety of stalls which will be guaranteed to keep your tummies filled for dinner!
Think Taiwanese snacks like crispy fried chicken from Emo Snacks and local delights such as the famed Teochew Meat Puff. To get your tastebuds tantalising with different cuisines, there’s also Vadai, Ramly burger, Kebabs and Thai food that you can’t miss out on.
We’d definitely suggest you go on an empty stomach.
Date: 9 May to 22 May
Location: 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, Singapore 658713
15. Vista Point Blk 548
For the Northies – you’re not forgotten! Another destination on the map, TLK Events and Lighting has also planned for a Pasar Malam at Woodlands.
Accessible from either Woodlands MRT or Admiralty MRT, this market opens in the heart of neighbourhood sundry stores. If you’re feeling a little restless this evening, just take a bus down to this Pasar Malam and start your little gai-gai adventures!
Date: 14 to 29 May
Location: Blk 548 Woodlands Drive 44, #01-15 Vista Point Singapore 730548
16. Tampines MRT
If you’ve missed the Pasar Malam at the other side of Tampines, simply head down to this one right next to Tampines MRT!
For most Easties, this major Pasar Malam in Singapore needs no introduction. From flavoured soda and Thai milk tea to takoyakis, more Ramly burgers, cup corn and kebabs, it’s time to get our eyes peeled to see what’s in store for us this year.
Date: 28 May to 16 June
Location: Beside Tampines MRT
17. Punggol Pasar Malam (Date edited)
Throughout the years, Punggol Pasar Malam has never failed to show up next to the MRT – just opposite Waterway Point. While some plans have been disrupted this year and the pop-up has been postponed, fret not – they are still making a strong return from tentatively 25 June onwards.
Date: 25 June to 10 July
Location: Beside Punggol MRT
18. Kovan
While this Pasar Malam near Kovan MRT might not be the most impressive in terms of size as compared to other Pasar Malams in Singapore, it certainly does not lack. Those who have visited the Pasar Malam at Ang Mo Kio may find a familiar wooden furniture stall here – but not just that, there are also bags, wallets and belts to be bought.
For those who are more interested in novel food options, there are spicy mala and chicken cheese sausages, as well as Thai fried ice cream rolls. There are, of course, your typical snacks like fried shrimp cakes, seaweed chicken, Taiwan sausages, muah chee, and more.
Date: Till 29 May
Location: Outside Heartland Mall, Singapore 530205
19. Pasir Ris Central
Over the past few years, this stretch of night market near Pasir Ris Central has no doubt caught the eye of many living in the area. While we can’t yet be sure what goodies will be sold this year, a gauge of the delicacies in the previous years include fried Oreos, fried mac and cheese, Vadai, Otah and Keropok!
The tenants are prepping for business in the upcoming week, and we’re sure they won’t disappoint. The only left to do is show up and ready your bodies for some calorie intake!
Date: 30 May to 19 June
Location: Pasir Ris Blk 440 and 104 (Singapore 510440 and 510104)
20. Sengkang MRT
It seems the North-East might be a popular hot spot for the poppin’ of Pasar Malams in Singapore. One of the latest markets to come on board, Sengkang MRT will be welcoming their own rendition of bazaar food and games come 18 June – so be sure to look out for that!
Date: 18 June to 3 July
Location: Outside Sengkang MRT
With 10 Pasar Malams in Singapore awaiting you, there’s no need to worry if you’ve missed out on Geylang Serai’s Bazaar. It’s not too late to eat your fill and snag some delicious guilty pleasures here!
Want to plan a full day’s outing for the kids? Before feasting at one of the Pasar Malams in Singapore, why not spend the day at one of these awesome parks?
