Fill Your Belly Before The Rally

Fireworks, crossbows and handcuffs are banned at election rallies, but food is still very much welcome. So fret not about having to forgo a proper meal in order to avoid missing out on the action. Whether you are sitting down for a full dinner or grabbing a bite on the go, Cherie Lok lists some places to fuel up at in five of the hottest constituencies this election season.

- Cherie Lok

TAMPINES The spiciest showdown of all is set to unfold in Tampines, where four parties are vying for control over the constituency.

Prime yourself with a fiery meal from The Masala Point, a stall located a stone's throw from the open field at 33 Tampines Central, where some of the group representation constituencies' biggest rallies will be taking place.

It serves up home-style Indian dishes like chicken briyani ($7.50), egg prata ($2.40) and mutton curry ($3).

In search of something more snackable? Try its vegetarian or sardine curry puffs (80 cents).

For a milder option, turn to Net-Viet Vietnamese Cuisine, parked under the same roof. Crispy spring rolls go for $5 for four pieces, while banh mi filled with chicken or pork is priced at $5.50.

Those walking from Tampines MRT station may find themselves spoilt for choice in one of the three nearby malls.

Tampines 1 has sandwiches from San.wich by Swee Heng.

Alternatively, hop over to Tampines Mall for local delights from Lee Wee & Brothers, or grab a gimbap from My Korean Mom's Kim-chi in Century Square.

If you can spare the time to queue, check out Damascus Delights, a tiny Syrian restaurant nestled on the first floor of the MRT station. A chicken shawarma wrap starts at $8.50, and can cost up to $20.50 if you opt for Arabi lamb.

If the rally you are attending takes place instead at Temasek Junior College, seek sustenance at the New Hawa Restaurant across the road. There is also Domino's Pizza, as well as Subway, located along that stretch, and, if all else fails, a trusty 7-Eleven.

SENGKANG A PAP contingent helmed by Dr Lam Pin Min faces off against a WP team made up of incumbent MPs He Ting Ru, Jamus Lim, Louis Chua and newcomer Abdul Muhaimin in Sengkang.

Both teams have been busy trying to win hearts on the ground, as well as online, with Dr Lam in particular taking to Facebook to connect with residents through food.