Perlis Dining, Malaysia

Perlis offers a delightful variety of ethnic cuisine. A fusion of Malay, Chinese, Thai and Indian food aromas waft continuously through the air. Western fare is also widely available in hotels and cafes.

All major towns are within 20 km of the coast, making fresh seafood easily available. Laksa Perlis is a seafood noodle soup and its ingredients can be combined according to your preference. The thick, rich, spicy and creamy fish gravy is exhilarating to the palate.

The choice of eating-places ranges from hawker centres that sell stall-food to air-conditioned restaurants and luxury hotels. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly and courteous.

Farmers Market

Farmers' markets are held in designated locations around the state. Farmers and vendors sell a variety of fresh produce, fruit, vegetables, fish and prawns as well as non-agricultural goods.

Night Market

The Pasar Malam, or Night Market, presents a fiesta-like atmosphere. Business is brisk, even as early as 5.00 pm. Night Markets are open-air affairs alongside roads which have been approved by the authorities.

The Pasar Malam sells everything imaginable such as clothing, food, hardware, watches, shoes, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, meat, household goods and electrical wares.

The market is held at a different location each night of the week.