A holiday is not a holiday unless you enjoy the country’s best delicacies at food markets. Having food doesn’t always have to be fancy at a high class restaurant with expensive bottle of wine and caviar. There is nothing wrong with eating at kiosk or at a food market. It could be practical and fun, if you’re on a holiday. Not to mention, going to one of these food markets will save you time on choosing the a dress and matching shoes too. Just a pair of jeans and you are good to go out and enjoy some delicious food. What’s even better is that you can eat any way you like. No need to worry about spilling something on your clothes. You can even eat standing up, if you don’t feel like sitting down. Here are some amazing food markets from around the world.
Best Food Markets In The World
Food Markets | (c) Photo By Talking Biz News
1. Borough Market London, England
The weekend is probably not the best time to visit one of the most popular food markets in the world – because it’s crowded. So go on a Thursday or a Friday. This is called the ‘London’s Nibble Center’. The Borough Market is packed with yummy food, stores, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
You can try these while you are there:
- An outdoor grill called Brindisa that offers Smoky Chorizo-and-Arugula Sandwiches on Crusty Ciabatta Roll
- At Shellseekers you can find Scallops for two at just $14. Served baked with a Bacon Bean-Sprout Stir-Fry
- Rabot Estate serves tasty Chocolate filled desert for two at $8
2. Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market San Francisco, USA
Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market is one of those food markets that is located in a waterfront. You can expect to see lots of carrots, tomatoes and every other vegetable that would be at a garden. Best days to visit are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Ferry Plaza Farmers’ Market will make your mouth water when you can have a taste of salty oysters fresh from Hog Island and lavender-flavored chocolates. You can also have heavenly Belgian waffles only for $6.
3. La Vucciria Palermo, Italy
La Vucciria will fill your senses when you smell pomegranates and Pantelleria capers. You can enjoy yummy Spleen Sandwiches that is very popular and a ritual for people to have. There is also the popular dish of Eggplant Caponata and Pasta Con Le Sarde. All you have to do is ask and your tummy will be filled.
4. Marché des Enfants Rouges Paris, France
If you’re looking for food markets in Paris that serve the best ham and sausages, Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris is where you need to be. This place will offer you a variety of tasty meats along with ethnic foods. All this will be for a very affordable price compared to other food markets in Paris.
You can try these while you are there:
- La Rôtisserie Enfants Rouges, serves up Crisp-Skinned Rotisserie Bresse Chicken with Potatoes and a glass of Vin Roughe
- Le Traiteur Marocain, is a must for its Bracing Spiced Lamb-and-Prune Tagine and Fluffy Couscous Royale
5. Mercado de San Miguel Madrid, Spain
Would you find food markets in abandoned buildings? Well this food market is located in a 1916 arts building that was abandoned. Now it has 33 shopping and dinning/coffee booths.
You can try these while you are there:
- El Yantar del Ayer, where you can enjoy drinks and snacks for two at $7. Andalusian olives and nuts roasted in a wood-burning oven
- Caviar Purveyor Daniel Sorlut serves fine oysters starting at $1.20 per oyster
6. Mercado de la Merced, Mexico City
Mercado de la Merced have it all when it comes to food. You are bound to find preserved and dehydrated chiles, pastes, cheese, bread soups and mixtures from guavas and epazote. Prices are affordable at such food markets as well.
7. Queen Victoria Market Melbourne, Australia
Queen Victoria has more than 1,000 stalls. There is a tour that includes food tasting. This is one of those food markets that has been here since 1878. It provide variety of foods such as Italian cheeses, kangaroo salami, and Tasmanian scallops.
You can try these while you are there:
- Bratwurst Shop offers sandwiches. You can choose from a spicy or mild Bratwurst Sandwich topped with different kinds of mustard
- Market Juice has the healthiest juices to fill your thirst. Try the freshly-squeezed passion fruits
8. Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
With approximately 4,000 stores, you are guaranteed to get hungry with the variety of food stalls at this food market in Istanbul. Believe it or not, Grand Bazaar is one of most popular food markets in the world.
You can try these while you are there:
- Subasi serves White Beans in Tomato Sauce and Chicken Stuffed with Rice for an affordable price of $30
- Dönerci has the best meat wrap (Doner) that is good for 2 persons for only $12
9. Tiong Bahru Market, Singapore
Tiong Bahru food market is located in a 1950’s building full for shopping, and delectable foods and treats. There are specials such as Roasted Pig Snacks, Steamed Rice Cakes and Rice Noodles filled with sausages and eggs. The prices are very cheap and you can pretty much try every variety of foods at this food market in Singapore.
10. Mercado Municipal Paulistano São Paulo, Brazil
Besides the delicious food, this location looks like a cathedral because of its stained glass. The food market sell olives, linguica sausages and salty cod. It is a cutom to have the Mortadella Sandwich so be sure to do that. You won’t find that in other food markets in the world.
You can try these while you are there:
- Ki Piexe serves great oyster
- Banna Juice has chocolaty açai-berry shake
You are sure to enjoy the simplicity of these world food markets and what they have to offer.
My name is Salika Jay, and I'd like to welcome you to my travel blog! Ever since I was a kid, I loved traveling the world. I started this blog to share my journeys around the world and everything travel.
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