Lynn LinAlways a great snack to buy whenever we pass by one. Our favourite is the prawn vadai and we always airfry them to get the extra crisp and crunch. They always tasted good with and without green chilli.
Yap✔️✔️✔️✔️👍 Final review of The Original Vadai for the outlet at Tampines Century Square! Headnote: “Vadai” is a South Indian savory snack made from soaked or fermented pulses molded into a doughnut shape and then deep-fried. This traditional Indian crispy snack, vadai, caught my attention. This wonderful snack is fluffy, soft, and fragrant, topped with fresh prawns. Deep-fried! Really crispy! The flavour is so great, with a rich fragrance. If eaten, it goes well with green chili, but not for me. This is a bomb! Other than the popular prawn vadai, there are many different flavours of vadai, such as ikan bilis (anchovies) vadai, vegetable vadai, onion vadai, chili vadai, etc., depending on your preference! Overall, this Indian snack hits the spot every single time whenever I pass their outlet at Century Square. The smell allures even from a few stalls away. Overall, this delightful Indian snack has great taste! The texture of vadai is soft on the inside and crisp on the outside. I loved the prawn vadai since I was a little boy! Each time there is a Pasar Siang or Pasar Malam, I never fail to spot the outlet of “The Original Vadai.” The owner should consider offering a special deal where you can choose any three for a discounted price, so that the business can pick up quickly. Their theme, “NOSTALGIA AT EVERY BITE,” aligns perfectly with this traditional delicacy, which is an all-time Indian favourite snack loved by everyone! Footnote: Additional! Customer focus is important to achieve and gain trust from customers. The service counter should be more effective in dealing with customers, adopting a friendly approach and always smiling to make customers feel comfortable and at ease. Based on the feedback received about this outlet, improvements can be made by being more attentive and friendly, serving customers well, and surely they will come to patronize the outlet. A few examples I can provide include: 1. When a customer ordered 5 vadais for takeaway, they realized they were short one when snacking at home. 2. Staff should avoid using earpieces to listen to music while attending to customers. 3. Vadais come with green chilies, so customers should not be asked if they were given any. Just give! In general, trust from customers is earned! When a customer makes a purchase, you achieve a sale. If that customer returns, you gain their trust. When they recommend your outlet, you've built a brand. If the customer is not very happy, you will lose them, irrespective of the brand you have built. Therefore, management should evaluate all their outlets through reviews and feedback and improve constructively so that the business can propel to great heights. Chris 29 Dec 2025 😋😋😋😋 Updated 20 June 2026 Pasar Malam @ Tampines MRT Open Field Night Bazaar near Tampines MRT The Tampines Pasar Malam is held in the open field outside Tampines MRT Station, near Tampines Mall and Century Square. It runs daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a month. 1 - 30 June 2026. The night market has over 70 food stalls offering classic dishes and trendy snacks. Today, I bought vadai from a stall. I briefly spoke with the seller, and their popularity helps boost sales. Vadai is a traditional Indian snack. It’s fluffy, fragrant, and topped with fresh prawns. Deep-fried until crispy, it’s tasty and aromatic. Some eat it with green chili, but I enjoyed it on its own. It’s really delicious! I always enjoy this Indian snack when I visit Century Square. The smell is so tempting that it can be noticed from far away. Their signboards are conspicuous and easy to locate from far. Chris 20 June 2026 ***Update 26 June 2026*** Hello Ben, It's a pleasure to meet you. I appreciate you remembering me. Visited your outlet at “The Original Vadai” at Pasar Malam Open Field, located near Tampines MRT station. My family loves vadai. Although each piece is becoming smaller, they are still very tasty. Best regards, Chris June 25, 2026
ShahI visited the outlet on Friday at around 6:45pm. I was informed by the staff that there would be a 40-minute waiting time for the prawn vadai due to a large Grab order. I then asked whether it would be possible to sell just a few pieces of prawn vadai and prioritise walk-in customers. However, the staff suddenly claimed that the order was for walk-in customers, despite repeatedly checking the Grab receipt. This came across as dishonest and unprofessional. I came back and noticed they had top-up a fresh, huge batch. I asked if I can order now but yet again, he told me he can’t sell it to me. I then requested for other flavours, he took the grab receipt with the orders, held it, thought for very long and finally decided to sell the onion and ikan bilis flavour. Unfortunately, they did not taste fresh. I would appreciate it if the management could look into this matter and ensure that staff are trained to: 1. Communicate honestly with customers; 2. Manage online and walk-in orders more effectively; and 3. Avoid serving vadai that is not fresh.
