Vadai is a savoury snack or fried fritters from India. These underrated snacks in Singapore are often not noticed. Whenever I come to think of Vadai, it will link me up to those Pasar Malam (Night Markets in Singapore) we used to have before the pandemic hits us.
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| The Original Vadai |
If you are not familiar with The Original Vadai, they started out in the annual Hari Raya Bazaars in Geylang Serial back in the 90s. Their first outlet is located in Golden Mile Food Center. Traditionally, Vadai is made up of fermented lentils pounded into paste and in the shape of doughnuts.
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| Shop Front of The Vadai Shop |
The Original Vadai is known for its tender and chewy Vadai in Singapore and there is no surprise that the place was surrounded by lots of customers and boxes of packed Vadai were already stacked up in front of the shop waiting for collection.
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| The Vadai Shop & Menu |
There are a lot of varieties of Vadai and we have chosen a few. The Ikan Billis are one of their signatures with Ikan Billis Sticking onto the Vadai while the chilli Vadai is made obvious with fragments of chilli on it.
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| On the Plate: Ikan Billis, Prawn and Chili Vadai - $1 Each while Chilli Vadai is 3 at $2.50 |
The prawn Vadai Snack is uniquely Singapore and has also been my all-time favourite since young. I still can remember the days when my mum taught me to eat them along with biting the green chilli raw.
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| Prawn Vadai - $1 |
Initially, I was wondering if the Cheese Vadai is Vadai encased with cheese but I heard the commotion in the kitchen of The Original Vadai Shop asking if there is any cheese. I kind of guess that the Vadai and cheese are separated.
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| Cheese Vadai - $4.50 |
In actuality, the plain Vadai came in smaller portions and Nachos Cheese was generously drenched onto them. Despite eating them hours after purchase, I find that the Vadai did not turn overly greasy and still remain as delicious in its spice and texture. If you are both a Nachos Cheese and Vadai Lover, these treats sure go well in your mouth.
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| Nachos Cheese & Vadai |
Rating: 3.5 / 5
Location: 82 Joo Chiat Road Singapore 427379
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