Pasar Malam (Night Market), Kuantan

On almost any given night of the week, somewhere in Kuantan, there is a pasar malam which starts in late afternoon with stalls being set up in a parking lot, or on the edge of a quiet street. This one takes place on Sundays at our park, Taman Gelora, by the seaside. There is very little parking and traffic slows to a crawl as you try to get close enough to leave your car and check out the wares. There is everything from fresh fruit and veggies, fish, to cooked supper items (rice or noodle dishes, stir-fry, steamboat, pancakes, fresh juice, etc.), to clothing, toys, souvenirs, you name it! At the end of the night, everything is packed up and put into cars/trucks to be hauled to the next location the next evening. The streets then return to normal and you would never know there had been a market there! Below are pictures of one I went to with Jen while she was visiting during the winter of 2007. Enjoy!




The latest version of "Veg-o-matic"?
















Crepe-like pancakes with peanuts...yummy!



















Steamboat: choose your own veggies/meat/fish to cook in boiling broth for your supper!





















Don't ask, but it's all good! Rice or spicy fish wrapped and cooked in banana leaves, noodles in bags, etc.














Various types of satay or grilled meat/fish balls













Fresh veggies: cukes, red onions, round eggplants, small pumpkins, leeks and various types of greens for soup












Mangoes anyone? Prices are per kilo 3/RM10.00 would be about $3.35CAD for three kg mangoes!













Shopping at the night market is an adventure in sights, smells and good food! It is crowded and hot and the hawkers take great delight in catching your attention to sell you whatever takes your fancy! It's also cheaper than the grocery stores and probably a lot fresher! Parking...well, that's another matter...
Jumpa lagi...