Taking place from now until 5 April 2024, One Kampong Gelam promises to be an even bigger and grander affair in its fourth edition, and you can expect to find over 100 of your favourite F&B offerings setting up booths over at the bazaar front. 

These include bazaar classics like The Original Vadai, Ramly, Broti and more. Other unique offerings to check out include YAMI for hearty sandwiches. All Things Black by Ashes Burnnit also joins in the festivities with their signature burgers and Charcoal roti johns. My personal favourite, The Original Pisang Keju will also be there with their super crispy and sweet fried bananas.  

And while it sounds like a lot, don’t worry because as compared to previous years, this year the bazaar is more spread out so you’ll not be fighting with the crowd as much — yay! 

I don’t know about you but I can never turn down a good taco, so imagine my excitement when I saw La Birria’s booth right here — of course I’m gonna get it. 

The Birria Tacos (S$12 for two) has the savoury goodness of the tender shredded beef, wrapped in a lightly toasted soft taco shell. You should definitely dip it in the dipping sauce to elevate the flavours of the taco, while adding a touch of sourness. 

Spice up your bazaar experience with Frank on Wheels’ Spicy Korean Fries Turkey Bacon (S$10.90) that comes drenched in spicy samyang-like sauce and topped with beef dengdeng (aka jerky).   

If you’re one of those that can’t handle spice, then the Truffle Mac & Cheese Smokey Fries (S$11.90) is definitely the one to get. It is drenched in nacho cheese sauce topped with macaroni and popcorn chicken. It’s aromatic, super cheesy, and makes for the perfect bazaar food. 

No time for a trip to Korea? No problem, because you’ll get a little taste of Korea here at Kampong Gelam bazaar 2024. The Beef Bulgogi Korean Toast (S$10) from Meokja is a must try. 

Sandwiched between two buttery and lightly toasted slices of bread is a generous serving of beef bulgogi, caramelised onions and cheese. The toast was sweet, savoury and super hearty all at the same time. 

They also have other Korean snacks like Kimchi Pajeon (from S$9), and the quintessential street snack Kimbap (from S$9). 

It’s gonna be hot and humid (as always) so you’ll definitely need to drink up. Thankfully, the bazaar’s iconic mega-sized drinks are back to do just that. 

TEH-OHHH has a variety of fruit teas like Nenas (S$6), Epal (S$6), and your original teh Peng ($5) that would be great to quench your thirst amidst the heat. Tebuuuu has unique sugarcane drinks as well as Ramadan specials like the Asam Boi (S$6.50), Bandung Cincau (S$6.50) and King Katira (S$6.50). 

For something a little more fizzy, HABIBTEA has some unique mocktail concoctions like the very refreshing and sweet Lemon Lime fizz (S$7). 

Now that you’ve got your bellies filled, it’s time to do some shopping. On the retail front, you can look forward to getting your Hari Raya essentials from clothes to accessories, beauty products and more. 

The very popular store from Malaysia, LUVPHORA will be setting up shop at the Kampong Gelam Bazaar 2024 featuring their signature perfumes (from S$16), lipsticks (from S$15) and more. Fun fact: their matte foundations (from S$15) come with SPF 45 too! 

Popular thrift store Fibres Friction also set up shop here alongside Love Prettysugar and One Batik. Get ready to shop for new fits here. 

Other exciting activities taking place during the Bazaar include live performances from Malaysian singers Tomok and Alif Satar, alongside local artist Taufik Batisah. There’ll also be free screenings of documentaries and web series daily at Sultan Gate between 5.30pm and 10pm.

Are you excited to explore Kampong Gelam Bazaar 2024? 

Kampong Gelam Bazaar 2024 
2pm—11pm (Daily)
Now till 5 Apr 2024 

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Photos by Marcus Leong

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Located in the heart of Kampong Glam, RIB Soul Food is a muslim-owned restaurant specialising in Southern BBQ ribs. The restaurant is helmed by the folks at The Halal Mixologist and seriouslyfuncollective, so if there’s anything that’s guaranteed here its that you’ll definitely have a fun time. 

The fun begins with the complimentary Welcome Shot — don’t worry, all the drinks here do not contain any alcohol. We had the Death Shot which, contrary to its name, will not kill you. Instead, it comprises the sweetness and fragrance of honeydew which paired brilliantly with the sour zing from the lemon juice. 

Honestly, this was a combination of flavours that I did not think would work, but it certainly did. And it definitely woke up my appetite. 

One of their most popular dishes is the Freddy’s Lamb Ribs (S$22.90). It features two thick ribs drenched in a homemade barbecue sauce, alongside roasted vegetables and cready and super cheesy homemade mac and cheese. 

I typically avoid lamb because of the gamey aftertaste, which thankfully R.I.B managed to expertly remove, while still ensuring that the ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender. However, I would have preferred if they had seasoned the meat a little bit more so that it would be more flavourful. 

If you prefer your ribs to be done a specific way, then you can go for the Build-Your-Own Ribs (S$22.90) where you get to choose your cut of ribs, preferred sauce, and sides.  

Another must-try dish here is the Louisiana Seafood Gumbo (S$24.90), and having tried this, I can see why it’s so popular. Starting with super umami seafood broth, it was garlicky with a prominent seafood flavour. The seafood broth also has a strong smokey aroma which elevated the seafood flavours. Seafood lovers definitely cannot miss out on this one.

The dish comes with a medley of fresh seafood like prawns, mussels, clams, fish and squid, as well as a serving of fragrant corn rice. This dish was so comforting and would be the perfect dish to have on a cold rainy day. No surprises that I’ll be back for more of this!

This next dish had me in a bit of a pickle (see what I did there?) I usually avoid pickles in my burgers but when I saw that RIB Soul Food had fried pickles (S$9) on their menu, I just knew that I had to order it. The pickles were coated in a well-seasoned batter made from poppers flour and spices, served with a tangy tomato ketchup on the side.

The fried pickles on their own were crunchy and sour. If you’re not a fan of the taste of pickles, I recommend dipping it in the ketchup for a tangier bite. As someone who doesn’t like pickles, I found this dish very addictive — another dish that I would be ordering it again.

Other sides unique southern sides include Deep Fried Okra (S$8.50), Hickory BBQ Wings (S$13.90), , or even the Creole Corn Ribs (S$8.90) — yup, it’s corn! My favourite was the Corn Chips with Southern Meat Dip (S$14.90). It comprises both fries and corn chips along with the signature housemade meat dip. I personally preferred the crunchy corn chips as it really elevated the sweetness and smokiness of the meat dip.

Drinks-wise, they’ve got plenty of quirky mocktails that are very vampire-inspired like the Bloody Injection (S$16), Bell Witch (S$16) and Goblin’s Sip (S$15). But, if you’re all for the theatrics, then you should go for the Vampire’s Venom (S$15). It comes served in a blood bag complete with a tube — need I say more?

There’s always room for dessert and in true southern fashion, you have to get the Peach Cobbler (S$11) or the Southern Banana Pudding (S$13). It is the perfect way to end of your visit to the wild west.

In the mood for something meaty? Head down to R.I.B for a seriously fun time!

Reservations can be made here.

RIB Soul Food
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8 Jalan Kubor, #01-01, Singapore 199207
5.30pm—11pm (Mon to Fri), 11.30am—11pm (Sat & Sun)

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