Banzaan Market is located in Patong, Phuket. Just behind the Jungceylon mega mall, the route one would take to get there is Sai Kor Road. The market boasts being one of the most well kempt market places of Phuket. Unlike other local markets, the Banzaan Fresh market promises a cleaner, tidier experience. You can expect to get a wide variety of local fruits and vegetables as well as fish and other meats. The best thing about the experience is that you don’t have to worry about your shoes or clothes getting dirty. Everything in Banzaan Fresh Market is arranged and maintained in a manner that cleanliness is given precedence over everything and you can rest assured be carefree while you shop for food.
The word Banzaan finds its roots in the Hokkien dialect of the Chinese language spoken by the Chinese communities across south Asia and means fresh market. There are a lot of options to choose from especially in shopping for food and if you are not in the mood for cooking, ready-made local delicacies. Apart from food items, you can also buy clothes, shoes etc. all at one convenient place.
The quality of products coupled with the reasonable price makes Banzaan fresh market the top choice of tourists and travellers coming to Phuket. There is also an aesthetic aspect to the market, unique to it. The fresh and locally sourced produce on display is a sight for sore eyes and very pleasing to the senses. You can also head out to the upper storey to visit the food court where Thai food is usually served. Banzaan Fresh Market provides you a feel of the traditional Thai marketplace, so don’t miss out. There are also kiosks that sell an array of knick-knacks from toys to souvenirs so you can always take back some memento from your next trip to Patong, Phuket, Thailand.
