Tuesday, 9 August 2022

PEN Day 3 │ Walkabout 6: CHOWRASTA Market Hunt

Penang Day 3!

We had planned to start early, but as always, plans changed. We overslept and only managed to leave the hotel at 9:05am.

Breakfast at Hutton Lane

Our first stop was a well known breakfast spot nearby—Hutton Lane Roti Bakar. We walked across the street and headed southwest along Jalan Penang, arriving just in time to join a long queue.

We all ordered the same thing:

  • Toasted bread
  • Two half boiled eggs
  • Drinks

Breakfast came to RM18.00 (≈ USD4/EUR4)—simple, classic, and satisfying.

Exploring Chowrasta Market

After breakfast, we crossed over to Jalan Chowrasta to begin our market walk.

Chowrasta Market was one of the oldest markets in Penang and sat within the UNESCO heritage zone. It was known for its wide range of local products—from pickled nutmeg to traditional pastries.

We first walked along the street outside, browsing the various stalls. There was plenty to see, but nothing really caught our attention.

Inside the Market

We then stepped into the market itself. Inside, we found:

  • Pickle stalls selling local favourites
  • Fresh produce and dried goods
  • A wet market section with meat, seafood, and vegetables

Cat stopped at one stall and bought:

  • Pickled mango – RM7
  • Pickled papaya – RM7

We walked through the entire market, taking in the sights, but didn’t pick up much else. Since we were travelling, we didn’t have the option to cook anyway.

We even went up to the first floor—but found only a couple of clothing stalls open.

Street Finds and Small Purchases

Back outside, we continued along nearby streets:

  • Lebuh Tamil
  • Jalan Kuala Kangsar

Here, the morning vendors were busy selling clothes and everyday items.

Cat found a batik blouse and shorts set that she liked and bought it for RM30.00 (≈ USD7/EUR7).

Before leaving, we stopped at a fruit stall and picked up:

  • A bunch of bananas
  • Half a watermelon

All for RM13 (≈ USD7/EUR7).

Back to the Hotel

With our small haul, we made our way back to the hotel to rest a little before heading out again later in the day.

A Quiet Morning Well Spent

It wasn’t a hectic morning, but it felt productive:

• Good breakfast
• A walk through one of Penang’s oldest markets
• A few small local finds

Sometimes that was all we needed.

A Gentle Reminder

Masks may now be optional outdoors, but they are still required indoors.

We’ll be heading out again shortly for more exploring—stay tuned! 🌿🍉

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