Chow Kit Wet Market is a local market in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Chow Kit Market / Pasar Raja Bot (also known as Pasar Jalan Raja Bot) is one of Kuala Lumpur’s largest and most vibrant traditional markets. Located along Jalan Raja Bot, near Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, and accessible via the Chow Kit Monorail Station, it offers travelers a window into the city’s everyday life and culinary culture.
The market blends old-world charm and modern convenience. The historic wet market features narrow alleys and covered stalls where vendors sell a wide variety of fresh seafood, meats, poultry, and vegetables. Shoppers can find live fish, prawns, crabs, and squid alongside freshly butchered chicken, beef, and mutton. Local vegetables such as kangkung, long beans, and petai (stink beans) are abundant, often sourced from nearby farms.
The dry goods section and new multi-storey complex offer textiles, household items, kitchenware, and packaged snacks. Visitors can browse for traditional Malaysian batik fabrics, spices like turmeric, cinnamon, and star anise, or ingredients for cooking local dishes. There are also sections with dried fruits, nuts, and sweets that make for perfect souvenirs.
Chow Kit Market is particularly renowned for its local tropical fruits, which are a highlight for tourists. Seasonal fruits include rambutan, mangosteen, durian, langsat, papaya, starfruit, dragon fruit, and pomelo. Shoppers can also find exotic offerings like salak (snake fruit) and marang, giving visitors a taste of Malaysia’s rich fruit diversity. Many stalls offer ready-to-eat fruit packs or freshly cut fruit for a quick snack.
Food lovers will enjoy the market’s hawker stalls serving classic Malaysian fare such as nasi lemak, roti canai, and satay, as well as Indonesian specialties like bakso and tempeh.
The market’s layout contrasts the historic alleys of the old market with the modern, multi-level complex, providing both nostalgic charm and comfortable shopping. Visiting both sections gives travelers a full experience of Chow Kit’s unique blend of heritage, food, and daily
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Monday
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Price
Free entrance
Transport
Parking
Chow Kit Market offers parking facilities next to the market for 2 MYR per hour. The entry is conveniently located just before you arrive at the market when heading south on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Largest wet market in Kuala Lumpur.
Accessible via Chow Kit Monorail Station
Diverse vendor community with Malay and Indonesian influences
Separate wet market (seafood, meats, produce) and dry goods sections
Textiles, spices, and traditional clothing available
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The market operates daily from approximately 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Mornings are the busiest and most vibrant.
Yes, most food stalls at the market serve halal food suitable for Muslim dietary needs.
Take the Kelana Jaya Line LRT to Chow Kit Station. The market is a 3-minute walk from the station.
The best time to visit is in the early morning (between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM), when stalls are fully stocked and activity is at its peak.
Yes, away from the market lies a labyrinth of small side streets, which is Kuala Lumpur’s unofficial red-light district. Locals advise caution when walking around after dark due to safety concerns.
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