The names of readers commenting on the FT are in bold at the end of each entry. When readers gave details about what they love about a particular market, that was included as a quote.
Hong Kong
Wan Chai
“Wet markets [selling vegetables, seafood, meat] “They are everywhere in Hong Kong, with the sights and smells of tradition.” Wan Chai Market is located opposite its former home, a Grade II listed 1937 modern art building on Queen’s Road East. Loved by local gourmets, it also sells dried foods, such as red dates and dried shrimp, and has a live poultry butcher. HKState
riga
Central Market
Located in five German zeppelin hangars from the First World War on the banks of the Daugava River, on the outskirts of the old town, this place aims to beg The largest market in Europe. amanda
Philadelphia
Reading terminal market
The oldest public market in the city. Opened in 1893 and open daily with over 75 stalls including family businesses selling local produce. giant
budapest
Central Market
Opened in 1897, it is located in a Neo-Gothic building of 10,000 m² on the Pest side of the Liberty Bridge. What can’t be found on its three floors, from pantry staples to local specialties, isn’t worth finding. Crispy Brigade Bread and A concerned reader
bangkok
Khlong Toei Market
“The market eclipses the imagination. Huge wet market full of anything you want to eat or cook. A little community in itself.” Anyway
Madrid
“Go to Barley Market for sausages and beer, Anton Martin Market for sushi and Tirso de Molina Market (despite the name, it is not near the Plaza de Tirso de Molina) for paella. In general, all these markets offer wonderful meats, fish and products.” Menis
Tel-Aviv
Carmel Market
“This is a wonderful living and breathing food market, frequented by locals, packed with gorgeous local fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, and packed with delicious stalls. “The surrounding area has seen a hipster resurgence in recent years, so expect the best food in what is already a foodie mecca.” CakeSunrise
Zimbabwe
Harare Old Stables Market
“The weekend market in the Former stables at Borrowdale Racecourse sells everything from locally produced nut butters, such as axe and marula, to baobab powder, sesame oil, jams and chilli sauces. Additionally, the market has a wide variety of amazing local crafts. I love friendly people who share their knowledge about local products and foods.” Dverner@worldbank.org
Fife
bow house
Lying on the Balcaskie estateit’s about provenance, seasonal consumption, short supply chains, and connecting small farmers and producers with local restaurants and shoppers. The area is known for its exceptional seafood, but there is also malting barley, beef, lamb, wheat, rapeseed, wild roe deer, spirits, cakes and condiments. Open the second full weekend of each month except January and February. FT368 reader
padua
Piazza delle Erbe market
“It has been in operation for more than 500 years. in exactly the same placeIt is open six days a week. “It’s a real market with attractive prices and fresh products, not a tourist trap.” Anonymous for today
Maritime Alps
Menton Halles Market
Around 40 producers It sells a mix of local specialties and food from across the nearby Italian border. Located in a Belle Époque building between the sea and the old town, it has been in operation since 1898. Falihgoes2
Thessaloniki
Modiano Market
The largest indoor market in the city. It was named after its architect Eli Modiano in 1925 and reopened its doors in 2022 after an extensive but comprehensive restoration: fishmongers, butcher shops, taverns, delicatessens… Shaw
Melbourne
Prahran Market
“Completely dedicated to foodand where you would actually go if you wanted to buy food.” JAFA
new york city
Union Square Green Market
This farmers market It started small in 1976 and now has more than 140 regional farmers, fishermen and bakers in high season. In addition to kitchen staples, you’ll find ostrich and emu eggs, free-range kimchi, organic hot sauce, and potted lavender. “It’s where you see all the great chefs buying top quality products.” really upset
Quebec
Le Marché Atwater, Montreal
“Everything you can imagine in a great environment. The art deco building from 1933. In the Saint-Henri neighborhood it is a spectacle.” It’s in London
“Early autumn is particularly notable, packed with ripe produce from all over Quebec. The market expands outside when the weather permits.” RNPARIS
Malaga
Shipyard Market
“The architecture and interior are simply stunning. The product is incredible. The service is great.” Curious
Hague
The Hague Market
In keeping with the city’s multicultural spirit, this, One of the largest open-air markets in Europe. (with over 500 stalls), has an international offering: you might find local cauliflower along with baklava and snakehead native to North and Central America. Hatchback
Borneo
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
“A wonderful fish market – find fresh abalone at a reasonable price.” Awkward Brown II
Costa Rica
San José Central Market
“For fresh fruit, plus great fried chicken.” Awkward Brown II
Cape Town
Oranjezicht City Farm Market
“With views of the sea, this is the best place for seasonal organic products; has at its core sustainable, community-focused ethics and practices; “The best food and atmosphere.” food for the soul
Stockholm
Ostermalms Saluhall
TO 19th century covered market as it should be, with cast iron pillars reaching to the ceiling and lacquered wood stalls. It reopened in 2020 after a four-year renovation and is open every day except Sunday. CNWI like it
Zurich
Bürkliplatz Square
“For flowers, fruits and mushrooms.” Awkward Brown II
Barcelona
Sant Gervasi
“This, my local market, would be packed if I were in London. As it is, it is just one of many in Barcelona and it is never crowded.” NBSJ
Istanbul
Kadıköy Market
“You will find everything from seafood to honey varieties and numerous delicatessens with countless cheeses and cold cuts, as well as butchers, fruit shops – a wonderful pleasure for the eyes and more.” omer li
Borneo
Kuching Open Air Market
“Of course, it’s basically in a parking lot, but the freshly cooked seafood is exquisite.” United Kingdom
Jerusalem
Mahane Yehuda
“A great selection of colorful greengrocers, fishmongers and butchers, along with incredible ‘street food’, all mixed with a great atmosphere.” Samos
greater manchester
Bury Market, Bury
“For the blood sausage.” Photo by Bont
Crete
Saturday Farmers Market, Minoos Street, Chania
“To enjoy wonderful local products, such as yogurt, cheeses, herbs and mountain honey.” awake woman
Rotterdam
Markthal
“Don’t get lost this huge market “That’s the size of a giant football field.” Carol
Brazil
Central Market of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
“Minas has the best food in all of Brazil.” Jorge
“Wonderful for fresh produce: cheese, cachaça, wonderful meatballs stuffed with cheese and cold beer.” Awkward Brown II
Frankfurt
Kleinmarkthalle
“Some excellent positionsa fantastic wine terrace and good restaurants.” Federica Brignone
Beziers
Les Halles
“Newly renovated, this is a vibrant place buy locally sourced produce and of course great local wine and a thriving craft beer scene.” William
CUMBRIA
Kirkby Lonsdale Market
“Every Thursday. just small but the best is the product of the artisanal bakery.” Trenny
Cork
The English market
However, there has been a market on the site since 1788. the current structure It is from the mid-19th century. There it supplies many of the city’s best restaurants; Don’t miss specialties like drisheen (black pudding), spiced beef and buttered eggs. raclette and AgustínVin
Brazil
See O Peso, Belém
“Come buy fresh fish from the Amazon River (or you can eat it fried with açai while watching the river), all the great fruits of the state (cupuaçu, bacuri and many more) and a bustling trade in magic spells and potions. All under a magnificent wrought iron structure bought in the United Kingdom during the rubber boom.” frank talk
Calcutta
gariahat market
“Not a tourist trap, not BoBo – just authentic, earthy Bengali sound.” Rumba
Turin
Palace Gate
“Its farmers market section especially stands out.although the number of sellers, especially of cheeses and sausages, has been decreasing over the years. Turin is a multiethnic city and it shows in the variety of products that are brought to the market. It’s also great for places to eat.” jb
Taiwan
Houbihu Seafood Market
“To get the freshest and probably cheapest decent sashimis in the world.” Awkward Brown II