Markets, market, and more markets... Yes, there are a few other markets apart from the Gaya Market & the KK wet market. But I'm not complaining.... as like the wet market, these markets have 'character' too.
The KK dry market
Fresh fruits are sold in this market. I like how they stack the fruits up.
It's not a big market, however, I like the lighter & happy mood here... especially with some kids around.The Filipino Market
However, the t shirts did catch my attention though, which I found some quite unique.... but, as I didn't see any orang utans (saw the proboscis monkeys instead), I didn't get any.
I think of all 3 markets, this is the most unique one of them all - a whole market dedicated to salted fish!
This is quite a unique market even from afar. There were lots of things being dried, making full use of the sunny sun.
Going closer, I saw some fishes being dried - again, the fishes are always relatively big! By passing by these, one will know that this market deals with lots of fish - dried & salted ones.
More big fishes - all put out to dry. Interestingly, there were no smell however.
The market front - with its big signboard. Tourists from most likely West Malaysia can be seen buying some to bring back.
Dried salted fish were not the only ones for sale. There were other dried seafood, including the heibi (dried shrimps).
Prices here seem not fixed, and one can bargain - up to nearly 50%!Well, that's about all the markets I covered in Sabah. They are quite a handful - and I guess the proximity to the sea is one reason for this.
And though I'm done with markets, but not with seafood - and this one is coming up next! (keep out for it, as it's really the best seafood I've ever tasted!)
And though I'm done with markets, but not with seafood - and this one is coming up next! (keep out for it, as it's really the best seafood I've ever tasted!)
*These 3 markets are all side by side along the same row, together with the KK wet market at Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens.
Very nice! Haven't been to one of these salted fish markets. Interesting. Thanks for the sharing, QC.
ReplyDeleteNo smell? Interesting. Any fly?
I'm eyeing the sea-cucumbers in the second last picture.
The picture of dried fish with the tail showing is so cute. It's like the fishes are shy burying their head down. LOL!
Eh, I thought KK suppose to be more modern? My sister told me so hehe.
ReplyDeleteMaybe she overrated about it haha especially the seafood part :)
@happysurfer
ReplyDeletelike the way u describe the fish haha! ya and i dont remember seeing any flies :)
@faisal
i think she went to the other part of town, which is being developed.
but i like this place here as it is :)
Hmm in case you go to Sarawak let me know :D
ReplyDelete@faisal
ReplyDeletei did go actually. it was after my kk trip :)
Ah ok. Did you manage to meet other blogger like Suituapui?
ReplyDeletethose monkey tshirts sure caught my attention. should have ask you to get me some or something. joking. :p
ReplyDeleteunluckily couldnt. as he didnt receive my email :(
ReplyDeleteIt looks like market in Koh samui...
ReplyDeletehey ur blog is nice n i like ur picture too...:D
ReplyDeleteHi Q.Chee...
ReplyDeleteApakhabar? Very nice blog. Banyak cerita tentang Sabah didalamnya. Tahniah dan teruskan berkarya... nice to know you
Hi Qua Chee..
ReplyDeleteU know what..actually I'm in midst of completing my report (office)and found ur blog..(^__^) U wrote a very interesting thing..and made me wanna read more..I'm from Sabah but working in PJ.I'm glad u can sense the 'uniqueness' while u were there..and I found it is very exciting to explore more about other culture as well.. I believe in people who have huge dreams and highly motivated like you.. Jia You..!!! Nice knowing you...
I like the dried fish sticking up from the basket. Usually, they are laid flat to dry in the sun.
ReplyDeleteHey Quachee, how come didn't go visit the Orang Utan in Sepilok? Then can buy the T-shirts lah : )
ReplyDeleteAh it's ok. Maybe next time :)
ReplyDeleteBtw, the sotong really looks yummy! I like BBQ sotong a lot.