Kuala Lumpur Wet Market and Night Markets

Information on where to find the freshest produce in Kuala Lumpur as well as details of KL's flea markets, wet markets and night markets...

Kuala Lumpur is home to an abundance of markets - ranging from the permanent "wet markets" selling fish and fresh foods, to bazaars and flea-markets that operate only one day a week. These are becoming more and more popular across the city.
As in any crowded market anywhere in the world, shoppers should be on the alert for pickpockets.

General Markets

Bazaar Baru Chow Kit Market: This is Kuala Lumpur's largest indoor "wet" market - a huge warren of alleyways with stalls selling anything and everything edible, including fish, meat, fruits and vegetables. A few stalls also sell clothes, shoes and fabrics.

• Bazaar Baru Chow Kit Market
  At: 484 Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: 09:00-17:00 daily

Central Market: The market opened in 1888. The present Art Deco building was built in 1928. This used to be the city's main "wet market", but now sells Malaysian handicrafts such as kebaya (the traditional blouse worn with a sarung), songket (brocade), batik and souvenirs. Contemporary local arts are exhibited in The Annexe Gallery.

• Central Market
  At: Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
  Tel: 03 2031 0399
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  Open: 10:00-22:00 daily; Kusturi Walk 10:30-22:30 daily

Food Markets

Imbi Market (Pasar Besar Bukit Bintang): This market has been "temporary" ever since it was relocated from Bukit Bintang to make way for the Lot 10 food court more than 25 years ago. Within its open-air buildings vendors sell everything imaginable that can be eaten; every type of noodle and bean curd, as well as dry goods and very fresh chicken.

• Imbi Market
  At: Jalan Kampung (off Jalan Bukit Bintang), 55100 Kuala Lumpur
  Open: 06:00-12.00 daily. Closed Monday

Pudu Wet Market: This is one of the largest wet markets in Malaysia, with more than 1,500 wet and dry stalls selling every type of food from fish to dried fruits.

• Pudu Wet Market
  At: Jalan Pasar Baru, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur (beside Puduraya, KL's oldest bus station, and Pudu Prison)
  Open: From 03:00 daily

Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) market: This is the only Halal market in the city. The three-storey, 25-year-old market has recently been under threat of demolition to make way for a luxury condominium development, but may now have been saved.

• Taman Tun Dr Ismail
  At: Jalan Wan Kadir, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
  Open: Daily

Night Markets

Night markets (Pasar Malam) are a very popular entertainment throughout Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia, combining shopping, browsing and eating in the cool of the evening. The best-known night markets in Kuala Lumpur are listed below:
Bundle Chow Kit: "Bundle" means "second-hand" in Bahasa Malaysia, and this night market specialises in used clothes.

• Bundle Chow Kit
  At: Jalan Haji Taib, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: Every evening

Jalan Alor: Though not strictly a "night market", this becomes KL's largest outdoor restaurant every evening, when dozens of small restaurants open for business serving a full range of Malay and Chinese dishes ranging from grilled kai-lan (Chinese greens) to satay and fried noodles with frogs' legs.

• Jalan Alor
  At: Jalan Alor, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: From 17:00 daily

Nadi Kota Uptown Market: A new overnight flea market in the former North Klang bus terminal.

• Nadi Kota Uptown Market
  At: Old North Klang bus terminal
  Open: 22:00-04:00 daily

Petaling Street: The bustling heart of Chinatown during the day, the street is closed at 18:00 and the night market takes over. Traders sell a wide range of goods from imitation brand-name goods to herbal medicines, as well as food.

• Petaling Street
  At: Petaling Street, Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: From 18:00 daily

Weekly night markets

Kampung Baru Market (Kampung Bahru Pasar Minggu): Though called a Sunday market, the market actually runs from Saturday evening to early Sunday morning. Located in the oldest Malaysian residential area in Kuala Lumpur, and founded in 1899, the market has a true Malaysian feel to it and is well known for the Malay specialities, including rojak (spicy fruit and vegetable salad) and ikan panggang (grilled skate).

• Kampung Baru Market
  At: Jalan Raja Muda Musa, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: All day Saturday; 18:00-14:00 Sunday

Lorong Tuanka Abdul Rahman: This normally hectic street is closed to traffic on Saturday evenings for a big market with traders and hawkers selling clothes, silks, traditional Malay clothing such as baju kurung (loose dresses) and baju kebaya (blouses), as well as foods and imitation brand-name products.

• Lorong Tuanka Abdul Rahman
  At: Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR), Kuala Lumpur
  Open: Saturday 17:00-22:00

Masjit India: A bustling night market held on Saturdays selling imitation luxury brand goods, textiles and a wide variety of cooked foods.

• Masjit India
  At: Jalan Masjid India, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: Saturday 17:00-22:00

Mont Kiara Markets: Two markets in this township northwest of the city centre are especially popular with expatriates - Fiesta Night and ABC (for ABC see "Sunday Markets", below).
Fiesta Nite: Over 100 stalls sell a wide array of foods, fruits, flowers, fragrances, fabrics, footwear etc. at this market on Thursdays at Plaza Mont' Kiara .

• Fiesta Nite
  At: Plaza Mont' Kiara, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: Thursday 16:30-21.30

Petaling Jaya SS2 Markets: This district of Petaling Jaya has two night markets - on Monday and Thursday evenings. Monday's market is the biggest. Thursday's market has been nicknamed "Cheow Yang" after a famous local restaurant. Items sold at both markets include clothes, small household gadgets and, of course, food.

• Petaling Jaya SS2 Markets
  At: Mondays: SS2/6. Thursdays: SS2/10, Petaling Jaya

Sunday Markets

The ABC Market: This Arts, Bric-a-brac and Crafts flea market (hence ABC) has up to 100 stalls, many of them specialising in Malaysian arts and crafts. There are also individual stall-holders clearing out household items.

• The ABC Market
  At: Plaza Mont'Kiara, Jalan Kiara, Mont'Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
  Open: Sunday 10:00-18:00

Orchid Market: The Orchid Garden in the Perdama Lake Gardens holds an orchid market on Sundays.

• Orchid Market
  At: Jalan Cenderawasih, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
  Tel: 03 2617 6000
  Open: Sunday from 09:00 onwards

Bangsar BaruL This Sunday-only market is very popular with locals and foreigners eager for bargains in everything from fresh food to electrical gadgets.

• Bangsar Baru
  At: Jalan Telawi, Kuala Lumpur
  Open: Sunday from 17:30-23:00

Bazaars and Flea Markets

These markets are becoming more and more popular across Kuala Lumpur and in other urban areas of the country. Many are one-off events, or are held at different venues from month to month.
The website everydayonsales.com lists flea markets, sales and other discount events in Kuala Lumpur and across Malaysia.
Amcorp Mall Weekend Flea Market: Considered one of the best flea markets in the country, with vendors selling antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, second-hand items, household products and food.

• Amcorp Mall Weekend Flea Market
  At: Amcorp Mall, 18 Jalan Persiaran Barat, off Jalan Timur, Petaling Jaya
  Open: Saturday and Sunday 10:00-18:00

Bijou Bazaar: A mobile flea market providing a venue for people holding garage sales, hobby enthusiasts, existing bazaar traders and businesses clearing liquidation merchandise.

• Bijou Bazaar
  Tel: 03 5630 0064
  Fax: 03 5630 0060
  e-mail

Curve Weekend Flea Market: A busy outdoor flea market in the Klang Valley selling clothes, home decor items and handicrafts.

• Curve Weekend Flea Market
  At: The Curve, Jalan PJU7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya
  Tel: 03 2145 4001
  Open: Saturday and Sunday 10:00-22:00

ILoveBazaar: A new type of mobile flea market held at different venues around Kuala Lumpur usually on the first and last weekends of each month. Clothes, bags and accessories, shoes, vintage items and foods. Check the website for upcoming bazaars.

• ILoveBazaar
  Tel: 016 996 6280
  Open: 11:00-21:00
  e-mail

ThreadsZoo: Specialising in second-hand vintage finds and eclectic and creative handmade merchandise.

• ThreadsZoo
  e-mail