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(Jln Sungai Kianggeh; mains from B$1; 5am-5pm)
The food stalls here serve Brunei's
cheapest meals, including
nasi katok
(plain rice, a piece of fried or curried chicken and
sambal
; B$1) and
nasi lemak
(rice cooked in coconut milk and served with chicken, beef
or prawn, egg and cucumber slices; also B$1). In the market's northeast corner, a
vegetarian-Chinese stall called
Tamu Chakoi
(stalls 49-51; 8.30am-noon, closed
Mon; )
serves a variety of inexpensive fried pastries and noodle dishes. We like the
stalls for their food; we love them because this is one of the few places in Brunei that feels
a little chaotic and messy, which is a little refreshing.
Taman Selera $
(cnr Jln Tasek Lama & Jln Stoney; mains B$1-3.50; 4pm-midnight)
At this old- fash-
ioned hawker centre, set in a shady park, diners eat excellent, cheap Malaysian dishes un-
der colourful tarps and ceiling fans. Options include satay (four skewers for B$1), fried
chicken, seafood, rice and noodle dishes, and iced drinks (B$1). Situated 1km north of the
waterfront, across from the Terrace Hotel.
HAWKER
NIGHT MARKET
Pasar Malam Gadong $
(Jln Pasar Gadong; 4-10pm)
Thanks to its authentic Brunei-style snacks and dishes,
this is Brunei's most popular and beloved night market. Unfortunately, it's geared to car-
driving locals who take the food away so there are almost no places to sit. Situated 3km
northwest of the city centre and 200m across the river from The Mall shopping centre.
Served by buses 1 and 22, but after about 7pm the only way back to town is by taxi
(B$15, more after 8pm).
Noralizah & Iskandar House of Curry $
( 867 5781; Kompleks Awang Hj Ibrahim, Jln Berakas; mains B$3-7; 7am-8pm;
)
It's all about the roti flatbreads at this spot, from flaky roti to deliciously oily paratha,
stuffed with ground lamb and onions in a
murtabak
, or bananas and a dusting of sugar for
a breakfast treat. Dip that deliciousness in one of several bowls of warming curry. Very
popular with students looking for a cheap meal.
The restaurant is located near the airport. To get here you'll need to take a taxi ($B8-10
from the city centre) or a bus (Northern Lines 1 and 2 or the Central Line).
INDIAN
Kimchi $
KOREAN
