5.0
1 review

The Original Vadai

82 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, SG

South Indian$$

About The Original Vadai

The Original Vadai @Joo Chiat is a takeout restaurant located on Joo Chiat Road that specializes in vadai, a fried Indian snack available in multiple varieties including prawn, whitebait, and seasonal flavors. The establishment offers moderately priced portions and operates as a standalone outlet separate from its pasar malam origins. It has a Google rating of 4.3 based on over 400 reviews.

Halal summary

Authorized halal by an Islamic organization. Listed by halal authority "MUIS". Source: https://halal.muis.gov.sg/halal/establishments

Fully halal
No alcohol allowed
Hand-slaughtered

HalalRank

Score reflects a halal certificate on file.

Halal authority

This place is authorized by or uses meat authorized by MUIS.

MUIS

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Hours

Monday09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Amenities

To-go
Transit access

Location

82 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore, SG

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Google Reviewer

Google
Feb 27, 2026
5

Small and tucked away with a large variety of Vadai. Was my first tome trying and I loved it. Had the chilli and onion, onion was much better. They were super oily but thats to be expected. Possibly draining them on tissues can help. Would love to try all the other flavours.