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Chow Kit

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Ranked #12 of 30 shopping in Kuala Lumpur
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: Wind your way past narrow stalls at this authentic market for a glimpse of where Malaysians shop. Need anything for a picnic?
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Caen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

Chow kit « wet » market is a place that you must visit while in Kuala Lumpur. It is hot, wet, smelly, looks easily crowded as the alleys are small. But it is a great way to get an idea of the complexity of the local cooking. It is also the place to smell, test local products (taste the Mango... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We took the monorail train to Chow Kit on a Saturday morning without too many expectations. We asked about the wet market, which is around 100-150 metres from the same station. The place is smelly and hot indeed, but umbelievable colorful and busy. We saw numberless of fruits, vegetables, fishes and meat, very nicely displayed all over the place. People... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

I like wet markets and visit all well-known ones wherever I travel. But this one is just too dirty, too dark and too unsanitary that even I could not tolerate it. The produce offerings were particularly disappointing. They did not look like having been harvested the same morning. Like many other top 10 must see in Kuala Lumpur, the inclusion... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

All day market selling luggage, bags, clothes, shoes & all sorts of knick knacks. Can get hot & stuffy. Bargaining allowed at some shops.

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

It's a local market and a typical wet market for the eastern countries. It's a bit smelly and the floor is wet. It sells a lot of local foods and it may be fun to explore for someone who has few experiences in going to the wet market. But as I have visited such kinds of wet markets in other... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2013

Fun local market to walk around for 30 minutes to 1 hour. If you go into the food section you will need a strong stomach, so if you cant stand the sight of cows heads or chickens that are being 'cleaned' maybe this is not the market to visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

This is easy to find and a short distance from MRT station. Family and I enjoyed exploring all the hidden aisles and saw lots of variety in food types, cooking styles and displays. Interaction with shop keepers was magic with many happy to share a genuine laugh and a photo with no expectation or obligations. Nice

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

While some may not appreciate the smell, raw meats and wet floors, the Chow Kit markets are a great way to experience a Malaysian market. The produce is fresh, colourful and the variety is on display. You could not get your fish fresher than that wiggling on the table after being gutted. If you're not there for raw foods, some... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 11, 2012

Have been meaning to get to Chow kit Markets the past couple of times we have visited Kuala Lumpur, so glad we made the effort on this trip (thanks to Lise & Sabrina fellow TA’s who took us there). This place is amazing we loved seeing all the locals selling and purchasing their daily food, anything from fish, snails, chicken,... More

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012 via mobile

This is a place a visitor to Kuala Lumpur should make an effort to visit at least once. Depending on what one wants to see, Chow Kit offers plenty of surprises. The wet market sells various types of food and fruits depending on seasons. Even if nothing is worthed buying, it is worthwhile just to have a glimpse of the... More

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