Central Market Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
4.0 (4.946 reviews) Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #42 in Kuala Lumpur Points of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
Art-centric
Known to locals as Pasar Seni, this bazaar houses more than 350 shops retailing traditional goods, art collectibles, local handicrafts, and more. The three zones—Lorong Melayu, Lorong Cina and Lorong India—feature stalls that highlight the three main races in Malaysia. Experience the different cultures and heritage as you browse through the shops. You can also snag unique souvenirs like Borneo pearls, Wau Bulan (a traditional Malay kite), and the quintessential Batik for keepsakes. When hungry, don’t miss trying local hawker fare like nasi kandar, goreng pisang, or ais kacang for a much-needed energy boost. The market is also within walking distance from Petaling Street. – Tripadvisor
Address
Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur 50050 Malaysia
Mobile
Website
http://centralmarket.com.my
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, April 29, 2024, 19:33
User Ratings
4.0 based on (4.946 reviews)
Reviews
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5gswuk 5:00 PM Aug 23, 2022
Souvenirs, handicrafts & vintage clothing
We’ve been coming here on our trips for the last two decades, I was worried after Covid it would be struggling but needn’t have. It’s progressed from souvenirs & handicrafts to include art & other events. Moving with the times is great, my teen boys loved the vintage clothing stalls & bought loads of clothes & some vintage Nikes. They loved it. We got some food souvenirs & had a great Ayam Penyet in the food court upstairs. There’s an info desk, ATM, toilets & nearby is Petaling Street & China Town. Glad we visited again a holiday highlight for my boys. Who learnt to politely haggle on prices & secured some great vintage pieces.
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3Pietro M 5:00 PM Jul 23, 2022
Not As Lively As We Expected But Still Worth A Walk Through If In The Area
Compared to other historical markets in SE Asia, KL's Central Market is very well maintained, clean, and air conditioned. There's a nice food quarter / mini hawker center where you can try some local things, but that's probably the reason you'd go because the shops leave a lot to be desired. Mostly just the same tourist knick knacks I'm sure you can find all over the place (and in the nearby Chinatown). Also a lot of the market was either closed or under construction when we went, with covid its hard to tell how many of the closed shops were permanently shuttered. The prices are for the most part fair but don't expect to find anything too unique or handmade. Overall it's not a must do while in the city if you're pressed for time, but worth checking out if you're near the Chinatown area.
