By: SEO Mavens

If you’re a foodie like me, one of the things you’ll be looking forward to is having a taste of the local dishes when you travel. Every country has its own local dishes. One of the ways to get a taste of what these foods taste like is to visit the street food markets. In this article, we’ll look at the street food markets around the world. 

Mercado de San Juan – Mexico City, Mexico 

This is a popular street market located in Mexico City. This is where you can get all sorts of local items and Mexican traditional food. Some of the street food you’ll find in this market include Tlacoyos, Tlayudas, tortas,  Huaraches, Sopes, etc. If you are a meat lover, Station Reporter’s recent article outlined some delicious Mexican meats you could watch out for in a market like this. You can easily get to this market using a Metro or taxi at San Juan de Letrán.

Ballarò Street Market- Palermo, Italy

Are you visiting Italy? Ballarò Street Market is one of the best street food markets around the world. 

In this market, you’ll find different food vendors selling different local dishes. Some of the popular foods you’ll find include panelle and arancini. Make sure you don’t leave the city without having a bite of pane con la milza. 

Rue des Rosiers- Paris, France

One of the things I love about this market is that you also get the chance to see historic scenes. This is because it’s located in the Jewish quarter of Le Marais in Paris. 

There are several options of street food available at this market for you to pick from. You’ll find different bakeries selling sweet pastries and falafel stands where you can get your falafel. Other food you’ll love are shakshuka, Crêpes, empanadas, e.t.c 

Borough Market – London, England 

We can’t mention the best street markets around the world without Borough Market. You shouldn’t miss this market for anything if you’re visiting London. There are different street markets in London but this is one of the largest food markets that exist. 

This is where you can get all kinds of British traditional and international foods. Some of the foods you’ll find here are sandwiches, potatoes, chorizo, shawarma, empanadas, pancakes, oysters, etc. No matter what you’re craving, you’ll definitely get all you want here.

Khan El-Khalili – Cairo, Egypt

One of the must visit places in Cairo is Khan El-Khalili. You can easily find your way to the market from anywhere in the city using public transport or a taxi. The market is located in the Islamic Cairo district. 

You’ll find different stalls in Cairo selling different local cuisines. If you want something to cool off from the weather, try out their sugarcane juice. Some common dishes we recommend you try out in this market are falafel, shawarma, koshari, kunafa, e.t.c.  

Make sure you visit this market if you want to experience Cairo’s culture in its entirety.

Gwangjang Market – Seoul, South Korea

Gwangjang Market is one of the best street markets in the world, located in South Korea. It’s a popular and big street market where you can experience both Korean culture and their dishes. 

You’ve probably heard about the popular Korean kimchi. If you can’t wait to experience what it tastes like, you can satisfy your cravings by visiting the market. Other local dishes available are bindaetteok, mayak gimbap, rice cake, fish cake, hotteok, e.t.c.

The market is located in the center of Seoul. The easiest way to locate the market is by subway. There are two stations close to the market, which are Jongno 5-ga and Euljiro 4-ga.

Find your way to this street market and experience the true culture of the south Koreans.

Mercado Municip – São Paulo, Brazil

Mercadão provides you with a full menu of Brazilian and international dishes. There are a lot of items to shop for at this market, such as cheese, fruit, meat, sandwiches and pastries. If you’re a foodie and you want something delicious, we recommend that you get the popular mortadella sandwich. Don’t forget to get fruits, as this market has some of the best fruits you might not get in any other place.

It’s located in São Paulo. The closest station to the market is São Bento and you can easily access the market using a metro.

Conclusion

The street markets listed here are some of the best street markets around the world you can visit. This is not only an opportunity for you to enjoy different local dishes but also to experience the local culture of the people and also interact with the residents. We hope you have plenty of fun as you visit these street markets.

Published by: Khy Talara