Zhujiao centre market and food centre 665 buffalo road. The area where it was situated was known as tek kia kha to the hokkiens, shortened to tek kah, meaning the foot of the small bamboos as bamboo once grew on either side of the rochor canal. It was only recently that i realised little indias popular food centre, tekka centre, is also home to numerous other food stalls offering various cuisines. The book itself is a thing of beauty, but whatever you do, dont buy the kindle edition. Little india singapore is a tourist destination with interesting discoveries like fortune tellers, jasmine florists, indian saree or mens kurta and money changers. It is located east of the singapore riveracross from chinatown, located west of the riverand north of kampong glam. Tekka temporary market singapore 2020 all you need to. Tekka centre is a multiuse building complex comprising a wet market, food centre and shops.
So indian food fan or not, if youre in the vicinity looking to have a good meal, tekka centres got you covered. The whole journey and feel at tekka market is just so wonderful. Situated at tekka centre, home to a wet market, a food court and a shopping area, tekka market is considered as a onestop destination where you can buy grocery, have good foods, and do shopping without traveling from place to place. The multipurpose centre, located on the corner of buffalo and serangoon road, doubles up as a wet market fresh seafood and vegetables on the. Tekka centre is a multiuse building complex comprising a wet market, food centre and shops, located in the northern corner of bukit timah road and serangoon road, in little india, singapore next to little india mrt station etymology and history. At the start of serangoon rd, tekka market is a mustsee, combining many of little indias commercial elements under one roof. The bubble version of the map of the market shows stocks.
Pick up a bargain or feast on great food in the streets and alleys of historic little india. Little indias tekka centre may not be the most glamorous place to do your shopping in singapore, but it does offer a more authentic taste of singapores market scene compared to other locations. Along serangoon road is the tekka centre, the tekka mall, the little india arcade, serangoon plaza, and the mustafa centre on a sideroad. How to approach wet market shopping 19th december 2017 by expat living 5 min read one of singapores greatest assets is its wet markets, full of exotic, authentic food and where every day some of the nations oldest butchers and fishmongers chop, cut, scale and fillet fresh foods any way you desire. Its best to arrive in the morning when the wet market as singaporeans term a traditional market where the floor is periodically cleaned by hosing it down is at its busiest. May 22, 2014 save for vehicle parking, tekka centre is a twostorey building that comprises of a food centre, wet market and retail shops. Maya mohan is one outlet in tekka that many thristy customes will go for.
It intersects rochor canal road and bukit timah sungei road. Save for vehicle parking, tekka centre is a twostorey building that comprises of a food centre, wet market and retail shops. Tekka centre is a multiuse building complex comprising a wet market, food centre and shops, located in the northern corner of bukit timah road and serangoon road, in little india, singapore next to little india mrt station. It was then my one stop venue to whip up simple meals or even a feast.
It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker saga. I count it my blessing to have been once so near it, when we were staying in the heart of little india. Tekka market some years ago, we had a very close distance relationship with the tekka market. The produce from tekka centre is known for being extremely fresh and extremely cheap, so this is the time to splurge on luscious indian mangoes or stillwriggling crabs. Aug 19, 2015 tekka market is a good place to hunt for live crabs. Zhujiao centre tekka market is a market and food centre located in little india. Since then it has been a cleaner and more wellorganized place, offering a refreshing environment for shopping.
A minutes walk from tekka market is the little india mrt station ne7 of the northeast line. The kindle edition is an unmitigated piece of garbage, with tiny tiny tiny versions of the illustrations, mostly around 110 kb apiece, and the text repeated under the pages so it can be readable. Chias vegetable supplies, tekka market singapore fruit. Ginger tea that is so freshly brew and chendol maya mohan is one outlet in tekka that many thristy customes will go for. Please help us out by adding your recommendations and opinions about the. At maya mohan, only the freshest quality ginger are used for their most requested drink, ginger tea. Book your tickets online for tekka temporary market, singapore. Episode vii the force awakens is a 2015 american space opera film produced, cowritten and directed by j. It is the first installment in the star wars sequel trilogy, following the story of return of the jedi 1983, and is the seventh episode of the ninepart skywalker. The case of tekka centre is often used to illustrate the complexities of chinese language romanisation in singapore. Muslim and indian stalls dominate the food choices in the food court. The ground floor is half wet market and half hawker centre, so you can feast on indian food like rich curries, dosai and briyani rice, or buy the ingredients to make them yourself. Zhujiao centre tekka market is located in singapore little india district.
Built in 1982 and closed for a significant renovation in 2008, tekka wet market was then reopened in 2009. When tekka market was built in 1915, it was first called the kandang kerbau market, taking the name of the district which was associated with the cattle and meat trade. Tekka centre news newspapers books scholar jstor july 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. Dec 02, 20 the whole journey and feel at tekka market is just so wonderful.
Though tekka center caters primarily to the local indian population who dont eat beef, its so large there are stalls run by. In fact, there are wives of billionaires who still shop here. Offers specialty snacks such as various kinds of fried dough and fritters. These are the books you must read about maps editors note. Mar, 2020 one of the best stock market maps, finviz allows you to view, search, and analyze market data for free in a map or bubble format. Tekka center is also the largest wet market in singapore. The mideighties saw some 140 markets and hawker centres located all over the island, although the number now stands at around 100. Within the center is a food court on the ground floor and shopping areas on the upper floors. Theres the coffee shop and wet market on the first floor and the clothes and. A minutes walk from tekka market is the little india. A number of hawker food, ang ku kueh and others 112 business can be.
The retail section occupies the upper floor in tekka centre. Tekka centre singapore 2020 all you need to know before. Prices are seasonal and crabs with roes can be a tough find, as most will be sold to restaurants. Patrons also flock here for the food centre and other retail shops. Built in 1915, tekka market was one of the most prominent landmarks along serangoon road during the first half of the 20th century. Little india is a buzzing historic area that shows off the best of singapores indian community, from vibrant culture to incredible shopping. Apr 22, 2019 built in 1982 and closed for a significant renovation in 2008, tekka wet market was then reopened in 2009. Singaporeans flock here for dried goods, beef, mutton, curry paste, crabs, and freshwater fish. The south indians called the market mattu kampong pasar in tamil, a literal translation from the malay name. One of the best stock market maps, finviz allows you to view, search, and analyze market data for free in a map or bubble format. Their famous chendol is another hot seller dessert drink that you.
Fish, prawns and spices galore spill out from several beautifully arranged stalls. The other unique thing about tekka market is that it remains open till late afternoon while most of singapores wet markets call it a wrap around noon. This hawker stall is helmed by a young woman, ruifang, spurred on by the need to carry her dads prawn noodles recipe into a new generation. These are shops dealing in the sale of traditional wear like the indian sari, antiquities and collectibles, and many tailor shops. Hover mouse cursor over a ticker to see its main competitors in a stacked view with a 3month history graph. Tekka center in singapore little indias colorful hawker market.
The case of tekka centre is often used to illustrate the complexities of chinese language. Both areas are part of the urban planning area of rochor. A range from india to sri lanka crabs are available at this stall. Since the early seventies, hawker centres had become part of singapores unique culture.
Why settle for digital snapshots in your cloud when you can experience the smell of the incense, see the marigold flowers, and hear the funky bangra music triumphantly blasting down the alleys for yourself. Today, tekka market is arguably singapores largest indoor wet market and boasts an incredible array of seafood, meat and fresh produce including herbs such as fresh dill, lush roma tomatoes. Its location in little india, a vibrant and colorful area in singapore has made it a good advantage of tekka market. Delisnacks tekka market central singapore other happycow. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Everyone comes here to buy their fresh meats, poultry, fish, seafood and produce. Faziriya specializes in indian spices and nuts, so thats what you should concentrate on when you come here. The original tekka market was built back in the early 20 th century, before it was relocated in the early 1980s to its present site across buffalo road. See 2 photos from 71 visitors to tekka market car park. Tekka aka zhujiao or kk market is a singapore institution. News of the launch of my next book lost guides singapore is coming soon.
Tekka market is an amazing market in the heart of singapore. Tekka center is a dining landmark in the little india neighborhood, serving up large dishes of fresh food to visitors and locals just steps away from the little india. Two ladies trying on traditional indian saris at a shop in little india. Whether youre shopping for fresh groceries, looking for a delicious meal or simply in the mood for sightseeing, tekka market is the. Please help us out by adding your recommendations and opinions about the books on the list in the comments. It is a wet market where you can buy meat, vegs and fresh fruit at a fraction of prices at hubers butcher or cold storage. These are the books you must read about maps wired. In october 2011, the government announced plans to build ten more hawker centres over the next decade. When i think of little india, what first comes to mind is the vast array of mouthwatering indian food everywhere.
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