The Old Market

“Nice market, very local Both food and non food Good place to exchange money too”

“Honestly this use to be a pretty buzzling market when I was growing up so like over 20 years ago. Since covid and also a big fire, I don't think it ever recovered. The market is really tiny, very small selection of goods and not many food options. You're better taking a 5 minute walk to Kandal Market instead. But they have a pretty good fruit lane right out front that's open until pretty late.”

“I can't recommend the Old Marked to tourists, sorry, this market is for locals, and I respect that. Still, I don't appreciate being seen as a bag of walking money or as something to so obviously ridicule. One of the fruit stands wanted 20000 riel (5 dollars) for a papaya, I tried to joke and say loy tik tik (a little too much money-?) But they weren't interested in any attempt at a fun little haggle, in fact it had the opposite effect- and now they spoke neither Khmer or English. I liked the flower shops and displays - Now it's seven dollars, haha. Also the stench from sewers is bad. Perhaps the unusually sour mood here was due because it was bucketing down - not a lot of loy going around, but more importantly,be cautious ⚠️ of some light-shy individuals hanging around here- guys on motorcycles with black helmets that will not hesitate to snatch your bag at whatever risk that might entail for you, or them! One light shone, though - was one really nice elderly lady drew me in and sheltered me from the rain. That was extremely kind. She gave me a big plastic bag for my drenched belongings. In fact, she scolded her young son/grandson for not having done so immediately🪷. And so, this lone star 🌟 is for her.”

“local market. fun to explore the local vibe and people.”

“A good little market serves as a day time alternative near the very busy night. Very much a local market, it has a bit of everything from fruit and veggies to jewelry and cloth. Although it takes up two blocks, it is no where near as big as the Orussy, Russian and Central markets”