A few have asked me what I do on Sunday
afternoons. My answer would always be the same……I have a few important errands
to catch up on.
All time favourite - satay |
One of these is not only important but also ‘hot' because it usually involves walking in the heat. My mission is to get ‘sweet-looking’
apples and a few seasonal fruits, and some local hot-bites to satisfy my fussy appetite.
I am talking about my weekly routine to the Pasar
Malam.
One for the lovely lady? |
Pasar, in the Malay language, means market and Malam is Night. So, there
you go - Night Market! Traditionally, these markets would start operating in
the late evenings but, these days, some start as early as 3 pm. Try to be there
early if you wish to get perishables - the freshest of fresh sellout fast.
Banana fritters |
Pasar malams in Malaysia are street markets which
generally operate weekly. Usually, vehicles would be prohibited from using the streets
when and where these markets would be operational. These markets sell food,
drinks, vegetables, fruits, small household items, t-shirts, footwear, etc. The stall setup, venue, frequency and
individual vendor licenses for the area are managed and administered by the
local municipalities.
At the market |
These markets are usually in residential areas
to provide shopping convenience to those living in, or visiting, the
neighbourhood. For visitors to Malaysia,
these night markets provide a great opportunity to visit local neighbourhoods and
to taste local delicacies.
Delicious local berries |
Below is a link to a list of pasar malams in Kuala
Lumpur.
(at the time of publication of this post, information on operational hours was not available.)
(at the time of publication of this post, information on operational hours was not available.)
http://www.dbkl.gov.my/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=246&catid=30&Itemid=160&lang=ms
More chicken |
The pictures in this post were taken at the pasar malam in Bangsar, a residential neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur. This market is open every Sunday evening, rain or shine.
Sugar cane juice |
There are many different types of drinks sold
at the market. These drinks are non-alcoholic and usually chilled. My top pick
is soya milk with brown sugar. Street markets do not have stools or chairs to
sit around. So, if you prefer to sit somewhere or to have warm drink, you could
indulge in some coffee or tea at any of the many cafes nearby. Last week, after
shopping, I met up with a few friends and we decided to go to a coffee bar for
our hot drinks - a Latte, a Cappuccino and a Piccolo Latte. Coffee was good but
pricey. The ambiance was pleasant and ideal for us to shake off all that heat,
catch-up up on old stories and talk about those stars.
Our drinks |
In my next post, I will share my top food & drink picks
at the pasar malam. Till then, enjoy
your cuppa. 💗💙💚💛💜💗
Good to see my favorite Sugar Cane Juice in the picture.
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