Wangsa Maju Ramadan Bazaar
Ramadan bazaars vary according to location, with some spanning up to hundreds of metres and boasting over 300 stalls. The Ramadan bazaar at Wangsa Maju checks all these boxes – it’s known as one of Kuala Lumpur’s largest Ramadan bazaars, with a stretch of stalls lined across each other on a single street. It’s also just a short walk across the skybridge from the Wangsa Maju LRT station, making it a pretty convenient spot to get to.
What can you get with RM50 at Wangsa Maju Ramadan Bazaar?
Wagyu skewers from Grill Station Kerama
If you thought Ramadan bazaars couldn’t be upscale, think again. Grill Station Kerama is serving up chicken, beef, lamb and even wagyu skewers that cost RM15 for a stick.
The skewers were unmistakably wagyu-grade beef – it was succulent and soft with a melt-in-your-mouth feel. It was also generously seasoned with salt and pepper. However, given its price point and meagre portion, you’ll probably want to skip this store if you have the appetite of a horse and are looking for something to fill you up to your neck.
Risoles from Risoles Momma
We spotted Indonesian Risoles, or deep-fried filled pastries, at this stall in Wangsa Maju Ramadan Bazaar. The snack is more akin to fried popiah, with savoury fillings. These golden Risoles were hard to resist as they were affordably priced at RM2-3.
There were five different fillings to get, including chicken, spicy beef with creamy mushroom sauce, egg mayonnaise, chicken carbonara, and spicy shredded chicken.
We got a combination of all of them for RM12.
It’s recommended that you devour these fried morsels immediately upon purchase, as their crispy exterior is best eaten fresh. Their respective fillings were savoury, and some were slightly spicy. Athough we personally felt like the egg mayonnaise was a tad too heavy on the mayo.
Spaghetti from Pasta Rambo
Continuing our international food haul at the bazaar, we took home a container of spicy aglio olio for RM7.
The pasta dish was definitely altered to suit the Malaysian palette–the spaghetti noodles were soft, and there was plenty of sauce pooling at the bottom of the container. The dish itself was spicy and full of rich flavours, with soya sauce, chillies, garlic, and onions all in the mix. Generous portions of capsicums and chunks of minced chicken were also part of the dish, which was satiating.
Overall, it was a satisfyingly rich container of noodles that can be shared between two people.
Tauhu bergedil from Tauhulahh
You can never go wrong with tauhu bergedil at any stall from a Ramadan bazaar. We got five pieces of these fried tofu puffs stuffed with potatoes and minced chicken for RM8, and they were served fresh from the fryer.
While the tauhu bergedil we had at Kelana Jaya’s was among the best, Tauhulahh’s tauhu bergedil comes in at a close second. The fried tofu puffs had more potato than minced chicken, but we were still satisfied with the rich and savoury taste of them.
Mochi
Displayed in plastic trays is an array of multicoloured mochi with various garnishes, including chocolate, gummy candies, and even whole strawberries. We bought three flavours of mochi–mango, strawberry, and Oreo for RM10. All three mochi were soft, chewy, and slightly sweet, but their respective fillings made them truly stand out.
Upon first bite into the mango mochi, there’s a whole piece of fresh mango encased inside. The sweet and tart mango piece provided a fruity contrast to the slightly rich taste and texture of the mochi. Similar to the mango mochi, the strawberry mochi also had a whole strawberry that provided a textural sensation from the soft and chewy mochi.
Meanwhile, the Oreo mochi proved to be a sweet tooth’s dream: sweet, creamy, and rich with Oreo chunks layered between cream. Eating this felt like having a spoonful of Oreo ice cream.
Considering the hot weather Malaysia has, we suggest popping these in the fridge for a couple of hours before eating them, as it’ll make the eating experience so much more indulgent and refreshing.
What to get at Wangsa Maju Ramadan Bazaar
The total damage done to our wallets was RM40. There are even more reasonably priced options at Wangsa Maju’s bazaar, given its massive size, so take the time to stroll through the bazaar to scour for even more stalls that sell local and international food.
Address: Jalan 3/27a, Wangsa Maju, 53300, Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 3:30pm-8pm, Daily
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal Malaysia
Photography by Brooklyn.