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[Sg] - Prawn Vadai man wanted to kill himself after business failed, but MakanSutra interview saved him

so coincidental. i just had vadai this afternoon at golden mile original vadai stall. the price has gone up $1.20 for prawn or grago or ikan bilis vadai.
 
Butterfly said:
so coincidental. i just had vadai this afternoon at golden mile original vadai stall. the price has gone up $1.20 for prawn or grago or ikan bilis vadai.
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Seems there are 5 main different brands of Prawn Vadai in Sg, all claiming to be the original and/or the best in Sg :

https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/makan-spotlight-vadai

Top 5 Best vadai stalls in Singapore​


Gina's Vadai
Photograph: Gina's Vadai

Gina's Vadai​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Marine Parade
When it comes to vadai in Singapore, Gina’s Vadai is one that immediately crosses people’s minds. This humble hawker stall, now a prime draw for the crowd surrounding Dunman Food Centre, had its roots in frying up vadai since opening their first stall in Geylang Bahru decades ago. While the original vadai comes with two curled-up prawns front and centre, Gina’s Vadai also offers an array of other types: Tofu, Chilli, and Veggie. All are priced at $1 a piece.

TRY The Original Vadai ($1.20), to get a sense of what a quality vadai even tastes like. Their homemade recipe is a tad bit different to others: crispy and crunchy for the whole lot, with a hole in the middle. It’s one bite of freshly fried vadai and one bite of fresh green pepper for added spice – and that’s exactly how you should enjoy Gina’s OG vadai.
Read more
The Original Vadai
Photograph: The Original Vadai

The Original Vadai​


  • Restaurants
  • Tampines
Talk about the mother of all vadai, this particular store has five outlets around Singapore: Joo Chiat, Amoy Street, Golden Mile Food Centre, Aljunied MRT, and Tampines. That doesn’t mean their quality is at all compromised though, with snaking queues of hungry people at all times. While they first started business at the Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar, supposedly at an old taxi stand back in the 90s, they were thriving and were soon able to open their first store along Joo Chiat Road.

TRY The Ikan Billis Vadai ($1.20) for a twist on the classic. Even when eaten hot, the batter for this leans towards chewy, but with a satisfying crunch when biting down on the deep-fried exterior.
Read more
ADVERTISING

The Famous Vadai Uncle
Photograph: The Famous Vadai Uncle

The Famous Vadai Uncle​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Geylang
Another heritage vadai recipe for your consideration: The Famous Vadai Uncle, touted to be the very first Geylang Bazaar stall to start selling prawn vadai all the way back in 1981. As his name goes, he’s pretty darn famous for what he does too, since he does it exceptionally well with usuals like plain vadai ($3.50 for three pieces) and prawn vadai ($14.90 for 14 pieces). And before you question how the menu is entirely in bulk pricing, yes, there are folks who want all 14 vadai to themselves.

TRY As tasty as their vadai are, they also do up Chicken Skin ($5 for a packet) that’s both light and crunchy – a true delight, when you’re not ruminating over how much fried chicken skin you’ve just consumed.
Read more
Mr Vadai Founder
Photograph: Mr Vadai Founder

Mr Vadai Founder​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Marine Parade
It was before the pandemic that Mr Vadai Founder made a name for themselves at a number of pasar malams, for their vadai and biryani. Today, they’ve got two outlets: the first called YehYeh’s Cafe along Changi Road, and the second, a hawker stall within Tin Yean Restaurant at Joo Chiat. The regular Prawn Vadai is priced at $1.30 each or $6 for a box of five.

TRY They offer a mini vadai, ideal for those who want to fulfil their cravings while on the go. Choose between the likes of the unique Quail Egg Mini Vadai or even Crab Mini Vadai, $4 for 10 pieces.
Read more
ADVERTISING

Sky Lab Cooked Food
Photograph: Unsplash/VD Photography

Sky Lab Cooked Food​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Rochor
Tekka Centre might have a substantial amount of hawker stalls worth trying, but Sky Lab Cooked Food is the only one, as they themselves claim, that “specialises in prawn vadai”. They also dole out other Southern Indian fare though, such as dosai and appam. The one major plus is that the vadai here is far from being overly greasy and you won’t be left wondering how much excess oil was used while cooking.

TRY None other than their Prawn Vadai. If a store claims something as their specialty, you best better believe it.


https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/makan-spotlight-vadai
 
Golden Mile Food Centre #B1-32 (Halal Certified) 11am to 7pm daily,
closed on Monday.
82 Joo Chiat Road (Halal Certified), 12pm to 7pm daily
Amoy Street Food Centre 8am to 4pm Weekdays only, closed on Sat & Sun



vv22.jpg





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UltimaOnline said:
Seems there are 5 main different brands of Prawn Vadai in Sg, all claiming to be the original and/or the best in Sg :

https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/makan-spotlight-vadai

Top 5 Best vadai stalls in Singapore​


Gina's Vadai's Vadai
Photograph: Gina's Vadai

Gina's Vadai​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Marine Parade
When it comes to vadai in Singapore, Gina’s Vadai is one that immediately crosses people’s minds. This humble hawker stall, now a prime draw for the crowd surrounding Dunman Food Centre, had its roots in frying up vadai since opening their first stall in Geylang Bahru decades ago. While the original vadai comes with two curled-up prawns front and centre, Gina’s Vadai also offers an array of other types: Tofu, Chilli, and Veggie. All are priced at $1 a piece.

TRY The Original Vadai ($1.20), to get a sense of what a quality vadai even tastes like. Their homemade recipe is a tad bit different to others: crispy and crunchy for the whole lot, with a hole in the middle. It’s one bite of freshly fried vadai and one bite of fresh green pepper for added spice – and that’s exactly how you should enjoy Gina’s OG vadai.
Read more
The Original Vadai
Photograph: The Original Vadai

The Original Vadai​


  • Restaurants
  • Tampines
Talk about the mother of all vadai, this particular store has five outlets around Singapore: Joo Chiat, Amoy Street, Golden Mile Food Centre, Aljunied MRT, and Tampines. That doesn’t mean their quality is at all compromised though, with snaking queues of hungry people at all times. While they first started business at the Geylang Serai Hari Raya Bazaar, supposedly at an old taxi stand back in the 90s, they were thriving and were soon able to open their first store along Joo Chiat Road.

TRY The Ikan Billis Vadai ($1.20) for a twist on the classic. Even when eaten hot, the batter for this leans towards chewy, but with a satisfying crunch when biting down on the deep-fried exterior.
Read more
ADVERTISING

The Famous Vadai Uncle
Photograph: The Famous Vadai Uncle

The Famous Vadai Uncle​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Geylang
Another heritage vadai recipe for your consideration: The Famous Vadai Uncle, touted to be the very first Geylang Bazaar stall to start selling prawn vadai all the way back in 1981. As his name goes, he’s pretty darn famous for what he does too, since he does it exceptionally well with usuals like plain vadai ($3.50 for three pieces) and prawn vadai ($14.90 for 14 pieces). And before you question how the menu is entirely in bulk pricing, yes, there are folks who want all 14 vadai to themselves.

TRY As tasty as their vadai are, they also do up Chicken Skin ($5 for a packet) that’s both light and crunchy – a true delight, when you’re not ruminating over how much fried chicken skin you’ve just consumed.
Read more
Mr Vadai Founder
Photograph: Mr Vadai Founder

Mr Vadai Founder​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Marine Parade
It was before the pandemic that Mr Vadai Founder made a name for themselves at a number of pasar malams, for their vadai and biryani. Today, they’ve got two outlets: the first called YehYeh’s Cafe along Changi Road, and the second, a hawker stall within Tin Yean Restaurant at Joo Chiat. The regular Prawn Vadai is priced at $1.30 each or $6 for a box of five.

TRY They offer a mini vadai, ideal for those who want to fulfil their cravings while on the go. Choose between the likes of the unique Quail Egg Mini Vadai or even Crab Mini Vadai, $4 for 10 pieces.
Read more
ADVERTISING

Sky Lab Cooked Food
Photograph: Unsplash/VD Photography

Sky Lab Cooked Food​


  • Restaurants
  • Hawker
  • Rochor
Tekka Centre might have a substantial amount of hawker stalls worth trying, but Sky Lab Cooked Food is the only one, as they themselves claim, that “specialises in prawn vadai”. They also dole out other Southern Indian fare though, such as dosai and appam. The one major plus is that the vadai here is far from being overly greasy and you won’t be left wondering how much excess oil was used while cooking.

TRY None other than their Prawn Vadai. If a store claims something as their specialty, you best better believe it.


https://www.timeout.com/singapore/restaurants/makan-spotlight-vadai
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which do you prefer?

grago, prawn or ikan bilis?

my preference is grago, then prawn then ikan bilis
 
Butterfly said:
which do you prefer?

grago, prawn or ikan bilis?

my preference is grago, then prawn then ikan bilis
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Prawn vadai for me. Pasar Malam today selling $1.20 per piece.

It seems these days you can buy online, both freshly fried, as well as frozen (for air frying yourself own time own target).

https://www.carousell.sg/food-drink...alse&includeSuggestions=false&searchId=-91WW9

https://acheymama.com/product/frozen-prawn-wadeh-vadai-10-pc-pack/

https://shopee.sg/Halal-Frozen-Vadai-Prawn-Ikan-Bilis-(10pcs)-i.323571898.3170503960
 
UltimaOnline said:
Prawn vadai for me. Pasar Malam today selling $1.20 per piece.

It seems these days you can buy online, both freshly fried, as well as frozen (for air frying yourself own time own target).

https://www.carousell.sg/food-drink...alse&includeSuggestions=false&searchId=-91WW9

https://acheymama.com/product/frozen-prawn-wadeh-vadai-10-pc-pack/

https://shopee.sg/Halal-Frozen-Vadai-Prawn-Ikan-Bilis-(10pcs)-i.323571898.3170503960
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challenging to deep fry at home for just two to three pieces...
 
Butterfly said:
challenging to deep fry at home for just two to three pieces...
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Air fryer will make it very convenient. I think the frozen vadai is pre-fried, so don't even need to add oil. If you like, can just brush with a bit of extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil before air frying.


Using air fryer, Setting:
10min, 200 degrees.

https://acheymama.com/faq/
 
UltimaOnline said:
Air fryer will make it very convenient. I think the frozen vadai is pre-fried, so don't even need to add oil. If you like, can just brush with a bit of extra virgin olive oil or sesame oil before air frying.


Using air fryer, Setting:
10min, 200 degrees.

https://acheymama.com/faq/
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one of my most stupid decision i made is to buy a small size air fryer. i had thought since my single bto is so small, everything should be small in size. silly me. i am waiting for this mayer 1.5l small air fryer (pic below) to spoil faster so that i can get a bigger one.

images

:frown:
 
Butterfly said:
one of my most stupid decision i made is to buy a small size air fryer. i had thought since my single bto is so small, everything should be small in size. silly me. i am waiting for this mayer 1.5l small air fryer (pic below) to spoil faster so that i can get a bigger one.

images

:frown:
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Yeah I recommend the 5.5L air fryer (PowerPac) I use, works great for several years now. Now on offer $64.90 instead of $109.00 SGD :

1663427454662.png


https://powerpac.com.sg/collections/airfryer-fryer

No need to wait for your 1.5L air fryer to spoil, just leave it as a backup to use for smaller fries.


You've a 2-room HDB like this? Type 1 or 2? Nice, I'm waiting to collect my keys next year.

 
I prefer nice snd crunchy cucur udang or sayur with chilly sauce.

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