1. Satay

Grilled skewers of chicken or beef served with peanut sauce. One of Malaysia’s most loved night market foods.

2. Nasi Lemak

Malaysia’s national dish featuring coconut rice, sambal, peanuts, anchovies, and boiled egg.

3. Murtabak

A stuffed pan-fried flatbread filled with minced meat, onions, and egg.

4. Ayam Gunting

Crispy fried chicken cut into bite-sized pieces and coated with spicy seasoning.

5. Char Kuey Teow

Stir-fried flat rice noodles with prawns, egg, bean sprouts, and soy sauce.

6. Keropok Lekor

Traditional fish sausage snack, deep-fried and served with spicy sauce.

7. Apam Balik

A folded Malaysian pancake filled with peanuts, sugar, and sweet corn.

8. Kuih-Muih

Traditional Malay desserts such as Kuih Lapis, Kuih Seri Muka, and Onde-Onde.

9. Fresh Tropical Fruits

Look for mangoes, jackfruit, watermelon, and seasonal local fruits.

10. Air Balang

Colorful iced drinks that are especially refreshing on warm evenings.

Best Time to Visit

• Arrive between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM for the freshest food and full selection.
• Visit on weekends when the market is usually at its busiest and most vibrant.
• Bring cash, as some stalls may not accept cards.

Why Visit? 

If you’re exploring Perlis, Pasar Malam Simpang Empat offers an authentic Malaysian night market experience where you can sample local delicacies, mingle with residents, and enjoy the vibrant street-food culture that makes Malaysian pasar malam visits unforgettable.