Gadong Night Market, Bandar Seri Begawan

Gadong Night Market, Brunei Overview

Officially called Pasar Pelbagai Barangan Gadong, Gadong Night Market is a bustling market in the city centre of Bandar Seri Bagawan. It spans over 5,500 square metres of space and has almost 160 different stalls dedicated to food, drinks, fruits and vegetables, pirated CD’s, second-hand clothes, and even electronics.

Once a makeshift market with mere tents and stalls, the Gadong Night Market is now a permanent establishment in an open-air building. It is most popular for its large selection of food in a variety of cuisines like Thai, Malay, Indian, and even continental. The dishes are priced between BND 1 to BND 3 with generous helpings.

How to Reach Gadong Night Market

Gadong Night Market is located in the busy area of Simpang in Bandar Seri Begawan with the closest landmark being The Mall that is just 1 kilometre away. The market is around 8.1 kilometres (10 minutes) from Brunei International Airport, 7.2 kilometres (11 minutes) from Jalan Menteri Besar Recreational Park, and 3.9 kilometres (10 minutes) from Tasek Lama Recreational Park.

Taxis are available till around 9:00 PM. They can range anywhere between BND 10 to BND 20 depending on the destination and time. For journeys within a 4 kilometre radius (which is where most hotels are located in the city) the fare will be around BND 10.

Food & Shopping at Gadong Night Market

Satay, grilled fish, chicken wings, lamb chops, western hamburger, beef steaks, barbeque and chicken are some must-try dishes.
The market offers a good variety of durians from all over Malaysia namely Otak Udang Galah, Suluk Oren/ Suluk King, Sukang, Durian Kuning and Durian Pulu having varied specialities. They are available both in pure form as well as in the form of desserts.
Other than freshly cooked food, the visitors can also find a fresh stock of fruits, vegetables and groceries being sold by different vendors.
Clothes and accessories which can be bought as souvenirs by the tourists are other good choices available on display.