The Bangsar Baru Ramadhan bazaar is located directly behind Bangsar Village II (around the corner from Delicious or The Coffee Bean at either end). The market doesn’t stretch on for ages like some do but if there was ever such a description for a Ramadhan bazaar, this one is concise and to the point. You’ll notice an obligatory ayam percik stall, a man selling cendol, a gam briyani stall and a couple of murtabak setups. We also noticed an upholding of quality in the food (most items are not drenched in oil) despite the lack of variety. Here are a few stalls which stood out:
Zaidi Ayam Percik, RM3 per stick (pictured above)
The aroma of satay percik manages to trump that of its surrounding competitors and for this reason alone, we make a beeline to this stall. Upon tasting, we find that the moist chicken flesh peels off wonderfully and packs a deep flavour right up to its bones. If we had one gripe, the char on the chicken skin lent a bitter aftertaste which we could have gone without.
Putu piring, RM2 for four
Putu piring is difficult to find outside of a Ramadhan bazaar so naturally, we buy enough to appease a year’s worth of cravings. These steamed coconut cakes take a while to cook but the charming gentleman will entertain you with his string of unrehearsed jokes. The cakes are delicately prepared so they don’t disintegrate upon unpacking but we wish the ratio of brown sugar to putu was more balanced. A tip: tambah gula.
Kuih pelita, RM2 for a box of five
The making of kuih pelita involves a laborious process of layering, setting and packaging resulting in the rarity of a good kuih pelita. The ones on sale here are spot on as they balance perfectly between sweetness, wobbliness and creaminess and for that, we laud the people behind this stall. If you’re bringing this home, we suggest you scoop the custard with a spoon. Alongside a glass of chilled soy milk.
Pulut panggang Kak Yong, RM0.50 per stick
The pulut panggang here warrants a second look from passers-by because of its glistening, perfectly plumped bodies. Unravel one of these packets and you’ll find that the pulut is intact and insulates a comforting tangerine prawn feeling. The pulut is good when eaten both hot and cold, an accolade not usually tied to many street snacks.
Rojak, prices vary
The sound of a knife cracking through crisp pieces of fried cucur is deeply comforting but the actual rojak ensemble even more so. The choice of rojak condiments are aplenty including fried crab, sotong, fish balls and tempe. Toss in the spicy peanut sauce and you have yourself a consoling dish to accompany the solo Olympics marathon at home. Have ready a glass of water on the side to soothe the spiciness.
The bazaar is located at Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar. Check out past Ramadhan bazaar reviews and look out for more in the coming days.
