I came to Tanglin Division to attend a 5-day Lead Auditor course. I took the MRT and alighted at Little India. As I was early, I decided to roam around Tekka Centre to explore the Indian food stalls at the hawker center. I was really tempted by the lure of the wide variety of rich, colorful and mouthwatering South Indian breakfast food like prata, Dosai, Vadai, Samosa, Idly, etc at the stalls. Although I had a bowl of healthy oats mixed with blue berries and banana at home before I left this morning, I cannot resist but order one plain Dosai ($1.50) and one Rava Dosai ($2.50) from Buni's Tiffin Corner. There were three containers of chutney on the stall stand and I scooped and spread the mint, tomato and coconut chutney on my two plates of Dosai. The Dosai tasted fantastic with the green, white and yellow chutney. The experience was a bit different when I ate Dosai at Tampin recently when curry was the chutney spread. Unsatisfied with just two pieces of Dosai, I went to another stall Neha Tiffin Centre at #01- 274 and ordered another piece of Rava Dosai ($2.50) and a cup of Teh Halia ($1.40) from the drink stall beside it. The Rava Dosai at this stall seem crispier, fluffy and bigger in size. The peppery hot drink blended with the minty Dosai really sent a chilly hot wave to my brain and spine. I was totally energized and invigorated with a crystal-clear mind when I stepped into the classroom ready to take my examination. I may look crazy consuming so much food for breakfast but the effect of the Dosai and the Teh Halia seem to be an instant remedy for my common cold by purging away my nose stuffiness. The Dosai chutney contain a diversified range of spice ingredients like coriander, mint, onions, garlic, chilli which are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. Dosai is made from a fermented batter of ground white gram and rice and is fiber rich and not calorie dense. Rava Dosai is said to help in weight management. The next trip here I would explore more of the other food.

Wet market on your left and food court on your right. You get fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, meats, and spices at the wet market area. At the food court area you get tons of great Indian food, prawn mee, juice, coffee, Indonesian, Pakistani, Asian, curries, roti, desserts, and fresh coconut juice. Find a seat first and leave a pack of tissue there to hold your spot. Then go get your food and come back to the table.

We had been told we should try eating here and very pleased we did although the advice to look and see is very helpful. We found an Indian stall doing chicken which we used having checked to make sure everything was freshly cooked and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. Afterwards we went upstairs where there are stalls selling clothes and fabrics my husband bought a beautiful waistcoat which was a bargain it would have been at least double at home.

Came back to revisit Tekka after years and years. We went upstairs and it was mostly clothing stores. Still reminiscent of what it used to be. Just an interesting place to walk about and get hassled by the store owners to buy their clothing

Come with an empty belly and an open mind. The sights and sounds can be a bit overwhelming at this packed dining Mecca but worth the effort. Grab a shared table and takes your pick from dozens of stalls. I had the chicken byriani, pakoras, samosa, dosas, iced coffees, sugar can juice …. And more. Had great talks with locals who come everyday, young and old all happy to share their life stories. Dishes start from about $1 to $7.50. Later we went upstairs to clothing market for some real bargains.