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BenYorkie
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia1,374 contributions
Great Local Market
Dec 2020
I'm a sucker for a traditional local market - wherever I go. This one is an interesting one - all manner of groceries, household items, dry goods and fresh produce.
\We got some lovely salted kurau fish from Myanmar - and it makes some lovely dishes; if you like that sort of thing of course.
Plus there is a man about a third way down on the LH side(coming from the Lebuh Penang end) who cooks a great wok fried turnip cake with egg and bean sprouts.; So good.
Written 1 January 2021
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SITI AISHAH MUHAMAD AMIN
Shah Alam, Malaysia35 contributions
A Good Place to Get Things
Jan 2020
Chowrasta is a place where you can get all the stuffs, starting from the basic needs to souvenirs. With the reasonable price, you can get all the things within your budget.
Written 27 December 2020
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gal9488
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia96 contributions
Must Visit Place
Dec 2020 • Friends
The hustle and bustle of vendors trying to sell their items and you can find alot of Penang's traditional food at this area and there is alot of souveniers to shop for and food to eat.

A must visit place when you come to Penang.
Written 21 December 2020
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RBT2122
Penang, Malaysia349 contributions
A Must Visit to The Chowrasta Bazaar...
Aug 2020 • Solo
A Must Visit to the Iconic Icon of Penang The Chowrasta Market for either local souvenirs or even local food stalls surrounding area which has been there for more than easily 50 years or so... Located in the Heart of Georgetown, a merely 2 mins walking distance to Komtar the Tallest Landmark in Penang which glows at night to symbolise the Harmony of Penangites and also
to attract Tourist both locally and from afar, as per se.
Written 1 August 2020
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Travellator
54 contributions
Breakfast with the locals!
Mar 2020 • Friends
We chanced upon this delightful market on Chowrasta Road and decided to have our breakfast here.

The food stalls are clean and the variety available, pretty good! It's a great place to have a simple but tasty local breakfast at local prices with the locals!

The food stalls are kinda nestled in an enclosure on the main street beside the wet market and the entire length of the street is filled with all kinds of stalls selling a variety of foods and sundries like breads, buns, curry puffs, drinks, dried goods, pickled vegetables and even bags and clothings, face masks (not the surgical but the fancy, colourful cloth kind), etc.

This is a market where the locals go to buy their fresh vegetables, fruits, fish and meats, etc. so please don't expect to find souvenirs here.

It's a great place to soak in the local atmosphere for those who are interested. Suggest you go early in the morning when it's cooler and livelier.
Written 9 March 2020
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TheCount69
Rochdale, UK681 contributions
Fascinating
Jan 2020 • Couples
A great insight in to local culture, the market was heaving with loads of people, mopeds driving on and out of narrow walkways and pedestrians.
Tgeres all sorts for sale here, gifts, hardware, bags, wallets, belts and of course lots of food.
Theres fish and meat.
Along the streets outside are numerous food stalls all being used by the locals and any tourists who wish to try the food.
Very busy but felt perfectly safe and loved just wandering around the stalls and aisles
Written 12 February 2020
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Scar3crow
Brisbane, Australia178 contributions
Busy market
Jan 2020 • Family
Came here in the morning to try the hawker food in the lane way. Was ok. Preferred Kuantan rd or Cecil st better. Prices at chowrasta was a bit more. Very busy.
Written 23 January 2020
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Theresa6315
Stevenage, UK155 contributions
Great market
Nov 2019
I love going to this market to browse and to get my fruit,vegetables and fish.There are restaurants for breakfast too
Written 10 December 2019
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paulyong
3 contributions
Destination for Daily Necessities
Nov 2019
Back to yesteryears where people meet, mingle, haggle and kick off their day. You will find some local finger food/snacks that's off the mainstream market. Its atmosphere is a world of its own....buzzing every minute.
Written 10 November 2019
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Paul S
Sydney, Australia30 contributions
Great traditionasl morning market
Sep 2019
Used by locals and not focused on tourists.
In the morning you can see what the locals are buying for their daily meals.
Written 30 September 2019
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