Must-try food & drink experiences at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

Syrian ice cream

For a sweet treat at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan, head to Bakdash Ice Cream, which creates delicious creamy Syrian ice cream served with crushed pistachios.  Try traditional desserts including nutty confectionery Halawa and creamy sahlab.

Murtabak  

Paradise Murtabak is a great place to try murtabak, a pan-fried flatbread filled with minced meat. Choose between chicken and beef variations.

Paradise Murtabak, Lakemba Nights during Ramadan - Credit: Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

Idli vada

These might be night markets, but leave room for this Indian breakfast staple. Still warm from the fryer, grab a crispy, savoury black gram doughnut from Rocket Kulfi. Pair your idli vada with masala dosa and pav bhaji.

Knafeh

Knafeh is a Middle Eastern dessert made with a spun pastry called kataifi, layered with a cheese filling, soaked in a sweet syrup and topped with pistachios. Head to Yummy Yummy Knafeh to try it - best eaten while hot and the cheese is stretchy.

Yummy Yummy Knafeh, Lakemba Nights during Ramadan - Credit: Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

Camel burger

One of the best-loved offerings of Lakemba Nights during Ramadan, the camel burger by Camel Station (formerly offered by Broadster Chicken and Ramadan Camels) was a founding dish of the event. The juicy burgers are topped with a secret sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheese. Deer and chicken burgers are also on offer.

Camel Burgers, Lakemba Nights during Ramadan - Credit: Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

Falooda

Cool off with a tall glass of falooda, an indulgent drink traditionally featuring layers of rose syrup, vermicelli noodles, basil seeds and milk, topped with ice cream, jelly or nuts. Pick up this drink from Afghan Sufra along with a side of mantu dumplings.

Chicken skewers

Another popular choice is Shahi Dastarkhwan, serving up Pakistani flavours. Order the green hariyali chicken and spicy chicken 65 skewers, or opt to munch on them in a fresh, creamy wrap. 

Shahi Dastarkhwan, Lakemba Nights during Ramadan - Credit: Lakemba Nights during Ramadan

Dubai Chocolate

Popularised on social media, taste the famous combination of crunchy, toasted kadayif pastry, pistachio-tahini paste and chocolate. Dished up by Pizza Cone, which also makes its namesake as well as knafeh cones, everything from this stall is insta-worthy.

Bakso soup

A meatball soup known for its savoury, clear broth, bakso is a quintessential Indonesian street food you can taste at Bakso Malang. Their cendol is also popular, with the colourful iced dessert making a great second course.