Central Market, a Kuala Lumpur institution, was founded in 1888. Originally a wet market, the market in downtown KL now sells mostly food and souvenirs to tourists. The market's current art-deco building was built in 1937 as a sort of proto-shopping mall, and it's as popular today as it's ever been.
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| Central Market, Kuala Lumpur |
The interior of the market is comfortably air-conditioned, making it fairly unique among Southeast Asia's famous markets! Hundreds of stalls and shops sell all sorts of goods, and if you get hungry, there's plenty to eat too.
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| inside Central Market |
It was a hot day when I visited the market. I was waiting for the opening hours at the National Mosque nearby, and spent some time wandering through the souvenir stalls.
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| the market is always busy |
Of course, I couldn't leave without having a bit to eat! I sat down a a local restaurant and ordered the first thing I saw on the menu: nasi lemak, the national dish of Malaysia! Nasi lemak is traditionally a breakfast food, though it can be eaten throughout the day. The dish consists of a big scoop of rice topped with a fried egg served with a variety of small sides that all mix up into a flavorful bite. The dish is generally served with cucumbers, boiled peanuts, and spicy fish.
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| a great Malaysian meal and an iced coffee |
The old Central Market building is kind of small, though, and today the market has spilled over into the surrounding streets. There, you'll find even more food, souvenir shops, and art for sale. It's a lively, energetic, and exciting area in Kuala Lumpur.
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| more stalls outside of Central Market |
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