I initially planned to visit the old railway station at Bukit Timah this morning, but the weather turned grey, and I thought it wouldn’t be a good idea to go. Luckily, I didn’t follow through with my plan, as it started raining before noon. It was a dull Sunday, with rain continuing until late afternoon. It was a bit disappointing that this weekend didn’t go as planned at all.
However, later in the afternoon, the weather cleared up, so I decided to head out. At first, I considered sticking to my original plan, but since it was already nearing nighttime, there was no point in going to the old railway station—especially since there are no amenities there.
Still, I had the energy for a photowalk, so I decided to visit another place suggested by a fellow Hiver here in Singapore: the Geylang Serai Malay Market!
The reason it was suggested to me is that I visited Gemilang Kampong Gelam last week, so naturally, Geylang Serai came up in the conversation. The two are quite similar because of their Malay-themed shops. However, the main difference is that Geylang Serai Malay Market is considered the traditional marketplace for Malay food and products. It offers the widest variety of items, and the food is mostly authentic and traditional. In contrast, the food bazaars at Gemilang Kampong Gelam feature a fusion of traditional Malay and international cuisine.
This got me excited because it’s been years since my last visit, and I wanted to see what has changed, what has improved, and whether I still remember the times I spent there!
I got off at Eunos MRT station and was pleasantly surprised to see the main road adorned with stunning light displays!
From the station, I only needed to walk about 1km to reach the Geylang Serai Malay Market, which wasn’t too bad since, in my opinion, walking is a great form of exercise!
After a 10-minute walk, I finally made it to the event.
Geylang Serai 2025!
There are displays around the community club.
Time to explore an endless row of stalls selling a variety of things and food!
After exploring the shops selling textiles, carpets, teapots, fragrances, and beautiful lamps, I started feeling hungry and craved something authentic. Time to eat!
I got myself a chicken kebab which has a queue when I found it 😁.
And for my drinks... White coffee iced!
And while eating... there's a stage for buskers at the center of the dining area. A good way to enjoy a nice dinner!
Visiting Geylang Serai Malay Market was a nostalgic and exciting experience, reminding me of its rich cultural charm and authentic flavors. From exploring vibrant shops to indulging in delicious traditional food, it was a trip worth taking after all these years. I’m glad I made the visit, and I’m already looking forward to my next food adventure!
I don't how your post managed to make me hungry. Chicken kebab and iced white coffee it's a combination that can lead to an addiction 🤣🤣 the lights at Geylang Serai look very beautiful. Happy for you man, your day turned around well after the rain
Yeah, felt lucky 😄. Thought my Sunday is gonna be boring but it still turned out okay. Love the kebab 😋, good amount of flavor and spice 🤤
Oh man the spice and flavor is just what hits me right in the tongue 😋😋😋🤤🤤🤤
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Such a fabulous place! Love the night lights setup!
Thanks for sharing
Yeah me too. It was a fun night 😁
Thanks for this tour.Fabulous
My pleasure ☺️. Thanks for checking.
!PIZZA
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It was a really nice walk, I saw some really beautiful light decorations on the buildings, it looked really beautiful ❤️
The Market is a beautiful place. Just look at the colored lights and the well paved streets, not to talk of the stunning interior decorations. No wonder there's crowds in there. You must have enjoyed this outing. Thanks for sharing.
Always love the bazaar, good to hang out and enjoy the festivities. Most importantly, best place for awesome Malay food!
Wow, the atmosphere at night is so beautiful, you can see the colorful lights which are so pretty, my friend.
Thank You so much