Pasar Malam @ Woodlands Square

“If you are familiar with Pasar Malam concept in Singapore, it has changed a lot over the years. It still looks almost the same, but the things inside is very different now. Back then, there was a few food stalls, and they are street food, with street food prices, something you can grab for fun, tasting, or just something to fill your stomach between the meals. There would elaborate displays of decorations items like vases, statue, painting and a live auctions would be conducted every night. There were fruit stalls, plants, durians, carnival games, daily miscellaneous, cheap clothing, books, and toys. It was fun back then. Personally, I think Pasar Malam has lost its charm. It has become a collection of street-wannabe food. More than three-quarter of the pasar malam is occupied by food stall, and the prices are mostly medium to high, only a few in between that is still considered street price. Food items placed at 7,8,9 are common, and there are many above ten dollars. Worth it? Not. Not when you have to endure the heat, the noise, the dirty or lack of table for some questionable food. I’d rather go to the real restaurant with that kind of price and better meal. The one-quarter of the Pasar Malam? Some sad stalls that are barely patronized. Clothing items that smell like food. Daily necessity, several carnival games, a furniture stall, that’s all. This is based on the ongoing one now (October 2025)”

“Good Food and Good Crowd..... Foodie people can visit this place and enjoy varities if Food”

“One of the bigger pasar malams in Singapore — definitely more variety than usual. Plenty of food options, from traditional Malay and Middle Eastern snacks to newer, more modern stuff. Thai, Taiwan, Korean... Less Chinese food stalls compared to other markets, but still a good mix. Families with kids — there are rides, carnival-style games, and entertainment scattered around. The hawkers also seem younger. It’s not a permanent fixture, check ahead. Usually runs for a few weeks at a time.”

“My honest opinion, please sell quality food not cincai or asal boleh. Don't sell leftover kueh , please throw it away. Freshly made doesn't apply here. Frozen seafood shouldn't be used. The result, rubber band taste, like eating chewing gum . Putu bambu was hard, not sure what flour was used . Prawn Vadei is the best, served hot & soft . Otak otak & Ajmir Briyani are highly recommended.”

“Permanent night market. Hardly see it close. But when it does, the woodlands vibe is gone. 5 star not because of the food, but the vibes it brings to woodlands. Food is just normal pasar malam food. Price has been increasing like mad the past few years. But it is what made woodlands lively. Update 26/6: Tried more food today. Go for the Prawn paste ($7), Taro pie ($3 for 2). Skip the Kebab at the front. Update 2024: they added some claw machine store where the catch rate is 1 in 5 tries. Hope they come back again next year.”