Chowrasta Market
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia5,937 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Found this market place when out walking one morning.
It was very busy and down one end of it many people were having breakfast in a food court area.
There are many shops there selling nearly every type of food and clothes you would want , gift and souvenirs shops a plenty.
Good atmosphere, we bought some bananas and delicious plums there.
Opens early but I think it closes midday
It was very busy and down one end of it many people were having breakfast in a food court area.
There are many shops there selling nearly every type of food and clothes you would want , gift and souvenirs shops a plenty.
Good atmosphere, we bought some bananas and delicious plums there.
Opens early but I think it closes midday
Written 28 March 2024
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RBT2122
Penang, Malaysia708 contributions
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.
to attract Tourist both locally and from afar, as per se.
Written 1 August 2020
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jeff1955malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia6,084 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
This market has been here since the 80's. It has been renovated with ample car park. It is a wet and dry market. They second hand book shop on the upper floor. Bustling with people.
Written 13 September 2023
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Happiness11007712848
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Hawker food of every kind, inclusive of market produce, and an endless variety of great bargains on clothings, shoes, knick-knacks not to mention the inevitably infectious spirit of friendly and communal banter livening the atmosphere all round.
Written 11 September 2023
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tiffany k
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
Bought some homemade sambal from the market which taste so good! Gonna restock when we come back Penang again. Other than the sambal is good, the dried meat from Tuck Kee is good too. They grilled it with charcoal, slightly burnt's dried meat taste is so good! We got the freshly grilled one, just cant stop eating haha.
Written 19 March 2018
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Aishah
Kota Bharu, Malaysia16 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
There wet market operates in the morning and other small shop selling local food souvenir operates till 8pm. There are few other Pickle shop operates in the next building. Famous and good price outlet name Shin Huat , Jeruk Buah Pala Aishah and Jeruk Pak Ali.
You can taste before you buy
You can taste before you buy
Written 22 December 2017
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Scar3crow
Brisbane, Australia184 contributions
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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Bernadette C
295 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
Local market is like a local culture identity to observe and experience the local lifestyle. Chowrasta market is surrounded by many traditional shops from eateries, groceries, to garments while the inside has butchery, seafood, vege and fruits. If you are visiting during the local cultural celebration, you get to taste the local homemade food like the miniature mooncake with traditional and creative unique flavours. I just like their mint flavour.
Written 14 September 2019
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vickykksa
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia285 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
Have heard a lot about the second hand book stores in Chowrasta Market, and finally managed to get there. The bookshops are upstairs on the first floor, which is undergoing renovation - in fact, the whole place was a bit of a mess because of renovation work.
The book stores are actually small cubicles filled with ....books! Not all the books are old or second hand - there were quite a lot which look new, tho' the sellers will tell you they are second hand. These are being sold at around RM 20 - half price from the marked prices, so I guess that makes them a little cheaper than normal. But I would rather wait till the big book warehouse sales to get 'new' books at far cheaper prices.
However, if you have the patience to trawl thru' the other books on the shelves, you can find many really old books, which they are selling at less than RM10 - can get some real gems there. I managed to find some of the Chalet School series for my daughter, something I haven't been able to find before this. My husband managed to dig up some old war books as well. There was this one bookseller who owned three or four stalls -and he kept dragging us from one to the other, showing us what he sort of realized we were looking for! You will end up really dusty after going thru' all the shelves!
Downstairs, there are a whole bunch of stalls selling Penang tidbits - from nutmeg to pickles to various biscuits to rojak sauce and dried fish. .
There were also some stalls with tshirts and batik kaftans and caps and stuff like that
So you can do all your shopping in one place, and not have to go far from one shop to another!
The book stores are actually small cubicles filled with ....books! Not all the books are old or second hand - there were quite a lot which look new, tho' the sellers will tell you they are second hand. These are being sold at around RM 20 - half price from the marked prices, so I guess that makes them a little cheaper than normal. But I would rather wait till the big book warehouse sales to get 'new' books at far cheaper prices.
However, if you have the patience to trawl thru' the other books on the shelves, you can find many really old books, which they are selling at less than RM10 - can get some real gems there. I managed to find some of the Chalet School series for my daughter, something I haven't been able to find before this. My husband managed to dig up some old war books as well. There was this one bookseller who owned three or four stalls -and he kept dragging us from one to the other, showing us what he sort of realized we were looking for! You will end up really dusty after going thru' all the shelves!
Downstairs, there are a whole bunch of stalls selling Penang tidbits - from nutmeg to pickles to various biscuits to rojak sauce and dried fish. .
There were also some stalls with tshirts and batik kaftans and caps and stuff like that
So you can do all your shopping in one place, and not have to go far from one shop to another!
Written 16 June 2016
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syakir a
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4 contributions
If u come by this place i strongly recommend u to try chowrasta nasi kandar situated near there...also there is small stall nearby the roadside ...one that really unique is called ais tingkap...it offers refreshing drink that u can enjoy after walking in the sun....
Written 23 December 2014
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shafiz
Penang Island, Malaysia
the stupid cendol ever .. person who came after me can get first .. stupid attitude .. corner cendol chowrasta !!!
Written 27 December 2018
i wondered is the second hand bookshop open a day before chinese new year?
Written 14 February 2018
My guess is probably a "yes" as most of the operators are non-chinese.
Written 15 February 2018
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