Gadong Night Market: The Ultimate Food-trip
Destination in Brune
Although Brunei is a
high-income country, you will be surprised at how cheap food is in this kingdom
of around 500,000 people. Yes, you can have a good meal here for as low as
1 B$
or roughly 0.74 USD.
And whilst food in this country is not readily available on the streets or sidewalk like in major
Southeast Asian cities, there is one place in Bandar Seri Begawan which takes
food-trip to a different level. Many of the best food you want to try in Brunei
are in this one-stop shop. No wonder why it is a favorite not just among the
locals but for tourists as well. If you are in Brunei, you should not miss Pasar Gadong Night Market.
And have we said that
Bruneians take eating as a favorite pastime? Yes, that's why locals flock here
daily once it opens at 3:00 pm, and the crowd keeps coming until it closes at
10:00 pm either to dine-in or take-out food. Gadong Night Market is a traditional market that is open-air. Grab a taxi, it is only a few minutes
away from downtown. You can also ask your hotel if they can shuttle you here
and pick you up when you finish. It is possible to dine here as there are tables and
chairs available and the place is always kept clean.
Feast with your palate, whether
you are here for snacks, meal sets or fruits, you will surely have your fill.
Nasi gatok, apam balik, panggang, kelupis, sri bunka, roti, kueh mueh, pais
udang, nasi ayam, nasi goring, pais, popia, you name it, they have it. Most of
these come in variants udang (shrimp), ayam (chicken), daging (pork) depending
on your liking. There is also a wide
selection of grilled meats (satay) and fish like salmons and variety of rice cakes
too. Different kinds of drinks also abound, from soda to fresh juices. For the young ones, there are burgers and fries too! The
other section is where one can buy fruits and at Gadong Night Market, other
than seasonal fruits, durians abound.
If you have $5 with you,
you will surely be full before you leave here. This place is a celebration of
food, of the joy of eating, of diverse flavors ,of community, of coming
together. Being here is like going to a
feast. It is fun, it is memorable. Indeed, Gadong Night Market is the
ultimate food-hunt destination in Brunei.
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