Market Hunt!
After a restless night—thanks to a bout of nocturia—we slept in a little and only left Hotel Kristal at around 8:15am. Still, there was work to be done.
Breakfast at Bentong Kopitiam 🍜
Retracing our steps from the night before, we arrived at a packed Bentong Kopitiam, fortunate to snag a table near the entrance.
We tucked into a hearty spread:
- Fish Ball Soup with rice vermicelli
- Fish Ball Yellow Noodles
- Assorted Yong Tau Fu
With drinks, breakfast came to RM40.40 (≈ USD10 / EUR9)—filling, comforting, and the perfect start to our market hunt.
Into the Morning Market 🛍️
From there, we headed onto Jalan Pasar and Jalan Chui Yin, browsing rows of clothing and household stalls. The market buzzed with chatter, bargaining, and the constant shuffle of shoppers.
Doubling back, we crossed into the wet market, where things got livelier—fresh vegetables piled high, meats being prepared, and a wide variety of fresh fish glistening on display, from prawns and squid to artfully arranged catches of the morning.
Our Market Finds
We couldn’t resist picking up a few things:
- Bananas – RM5.80
- Petai & Lemongrass – RM22.00
- Pickled papaya (2 packs) – RM6 each
- Two large stalks of ginger – RM48.00
The ginger vendor also shared a handy tip: wrap it in newspaper inside a plastic bag and replace the paper once it becomes moist to keep it fresh longer.
Snacks & Essentials
On the way back:
- A dozen assorted steamed buns – RM42.80
- 10 boxes of Piyan Cream (for Brendan’s eczema) – RM130.00
Our final stop was YSK Freshmart, where we stocked up on meats for RM141.80.
Wrapping Up
In total, our Bentong haul came to RM400.40 (≈ USD101 / EUR87). We stowed everything in BiBi’s boot, returned to the hotel to pack, and checked out at 11:00am.
Journey Home 🚗
Just over an hour later—thanks to unexpectedly smooth traffic despite the long weekend—we arrived back at Menara City One.
A Morning Well Spent
From a simple breakfast to a lively wet market and a car full of fresh finds, it was a rewarding start to the day.
Stay tuned—more adventures await. 🌿✨
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Hotel Kristal Bentong - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uJKoTqdcxEgGKtuV6
Bentong Morning Market - https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUjWudoGmfNAyJii9
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