Chillva Night Market Phuket

What to Buy

Chillva Market has a young and fun vibe. Many items on sale are original stuff and local creations, not as many fake brands here, but the watches looked a little dodgy (go to the other Naka Weekend Market if knock-off merchandises are what you are after). Clothing, jewellery, tons of sports shoes, tons of accessories and gadgets you don’t really need, but will buy anyway will grab your attention.

Prices are reasonable, and bargaining is ok, but try not to be as tough as you would do in the streets or bazaars of Patong or Karon. These are often young people trying to make a little money for fun and studies.

What to Eat at Chillva

Don’t miss this chance to try some local food while visiting. Salty or sweet and colourful, snacks are one of the key ingredients of the market’s success. The choice is impressive: seafood, all kinds of meatballs and sausages Thai people like so much, delicious fried chicken with crispy skin, stays and juicy ribs. On the sweet side, you can enjoy deliciously fresh tropical fruits, banana pancakes or the much-loved mango sticky rice.

Did we mention you can also try all kinds of fried insects? Not to miss! This is a unique chance to have a bite of a grasshopper, a silkworm, a cricket or a plump silk pupa! It’s not as bad as you may think. If munching insects is not your thing, you could maybe try crocodile meat, but it’s not as good a photo to take back home and brag about.

The Bars

In two corners of Chillva Market, you will find small bars and restaurants built inside containers. This is a new favourite way to set up markets with a new dimension. It’s easy to carry and fun to decorate the way you want it. Best of all, by putting two containers on top of each other, you get an instant rooftop bar with a bird view of the market! How smart.