Siti Khadijah Market in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, is one of the most famous and lively markets in Malaysia, and it truly lives up to its reputation. Located in the heart of the city, this iconic market is not just a place for shopping but also a cultural experience. The colorful building, buzzing atmosphere, and the variety of stalls make it a must-visit for anyone exploring Kota Bharu. What makes Siti Khadijah Market so special is the incredible range of local products available. From fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat to spices, batik fabrics, handicrafts, and traditional snacks—you can find almost everything here at affordable prices. It’s a perfect spot to pick up souvenirs and also to enjoy authentic Kelantanese food like nasi kerabu and kuih. The market is named after Siti Khadijah, the wife of Prophet Muhammad, reflecting the strong role of women in business here. Most of the vendors are women, and their warmth and friendliness make the shopping experience even more enjoyable. Even if you don’t plan to buy much, walking around and soaking up the vibrant local culture is worth the trip. The market is busiest in the morning, so arriving early will give you the best experience and freshest choices. It is also very photogenic—perfect for travelers who love capturing authentic cultural scenes. For both locals and tourists, Siti Khadijah Market is a true symbol of Kota Bharu’s heritage and daily life.

Pasar Siti Khadijah is a must-visit when in Kota Bharu — lively, colorful, and full of local charm. The best things to buy here are the local produce and traditional goods, which make for great gifts or souvenirs. Prices are reasonable, and the atmosphere gives you a real taste of Kelantanese culture. Don’t miss the food court on the 1st floor! The highlight is definitely the nasi kerabu — flavorful, vibrant, and a true Kelantan specialty. Perfect spot to take a break from shopping and enjoy authentic local flavors. Overall, a vibrant market experience that captures the essence of Kelantan.

A landmark of Kota Bharu, there is no other place that defines Kota Bharu better than Pasar Siti Khadijah. You can find almost every traditional Kelantan food, clothing and accessories and handicraft here at very reasonable prices. I strongly recommend every first time visitor to Kelantan to pay a visit to this place. For the best sambal daging (serunding), head straight to Gerai Kak Mah. You’ll find the best serunding in the world here. Its been the best for the past fifty years. I’m not joking.

A Vibrant and Authentic Cultural Experience! A must-visit in Kota Bharu! The energy here is incredible. The ground floor is a feast for the senses with colorful arrays of fresh produce, tropical fruits, and local snacks. What makes it truly special are the friendly female vendors—it's a unique and empowering atmosphere. Upstairs, you'll find all sorts of Kelantanese handicrafts and souvenirs. It's the perfect place to soak up the local culture, practice your bargaining skills, and try some delicious local food. An absolute highlight of my trip to Kelantan.

I came here around 8am on a Friday. Not all shops were open yet, but the wet market on the ground floor was already lively. As with most traditional markets, Pasar Khadijah has everything, from meat and chicken to spices, snacks, kuih-muih, and more. The place is quite spacious, with around three floors including the ground level. Kuih-muih can be found around the corner of one block. I suggest coming around 9am or later if you want to explore the shops one by one, as most of them open around that time. There’s also a morning market nearby, about 10 minutes’ walk away, where you can find plenty of thrift booths and local snacks.

Wet market on ground floor- lots of seafood but also meat. Inside stalls of various types. Local flavour. May be bit confronting for some overseas visitors. Open air so no aircon but covered.

A busy market from morning. Everything you need to buy to cook and breakfast are found here. Is a MUST visit destination when you are kota bharu. I ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 so much

Museum of the regal customs of Kelantan since July 1992. Inside got cars/ vehicle collection, weapon galleries, and explanation on kelantan royal culture Entrance ticket of RM2 for adult. RM1 for child RM4 for foreigner

The Museum showcases the Royal Traditions and Customs of Kelantan, however the English translation for most of the exhibits need professional translation done with proofreading.

Went here two days after the sultan's birthday, there's not much to see inside the istana. But I loved the weapons attractions, its at the back of the istana. Different building but still istana's area, look for this car to see the entrance

Nice place to visit. Next to a newly refurbished hotel, food stalls and cafe. #gengMuzeum

Well kept, a good historical place to visit.

One of the tourist attractions site at the heart of Kota Bharu. It was actual royal palace and converted to the museum, and is good to get knowledge about Kelantanese royal culture, exhibiting on the clothing, weddings, and other royalty ceremonies.

-Entrance ticket RM2 for local. -Nice interior and look classic decorations and feeling nostalgic. -This place is good informations of Royal Kelantan cultures and important ceremony to be done. -I can spent about an hour walking around and learn good things that i never know about Adat Istiadat Diraja Kelantan. -The building is very well maintained,and good duo languages in Malay and English.

A must go visit this place when you're in KB. The stuffs inside the buiding is so fascinating. Can see the old family pictures and some collections of the Royal Kelantan. Very recommended and worth to visit this place.

Interesting look into the life of royalty. The exhibits such as the royal souvenirs could be better labelled. Some of the rooms did not have enough ventilation. Otherwise one of the most-sees of Kelantan. The museum is well maintained, clean, organized and cool (not hot). There are many exhibits in the museum. It's the best place to know history of Kelantan royal family. The palace is yellow in colour & made by stone

One of the most underated museums in the state, featuring the opulance of the Kelantanese royal family. I like the settings & layout with various gifts from all over the world & personal collection of the royalties themselves.

a great place to learn about royal life

Surprisingly the most interesting of the various museums dotted around in this area. This was the resident of the Sultan and now houses various items from the personal collection.

Good plce to visit in Kota Bharu. Gather all the Kelantanese Royal collection/ personal items/gift. Only RM2.00 entrance fee for Malaysian (not sure for foreigner entrance fee)

They only charge RM2 per person. No air condition. The regalia and all the things that they put in display are not arranged properly. Many of them are some old stuff presented to the Kings and Queens as royal gift. They were also not enough information and stories about the things on display.

Visited on Lego Exibition. Need to improve more on lighting / ambience

Kelantan state museum. Good place to learn about kelantan history and culture. Free entrance during my visit.

Museum under renovation, we are allowed to enter to visit second floor display. Good place to study & learn of Kelantan history & local culture.

Free entrance. Not many signs explaining but very cool if you have some spare time. Doesn’t take more than 20-30minutes.

Free entry. Nothing much

I mean its good to know more abt culture and history of kelantan but museum very very small and abit dark. Can easily finish in 15mins and its free.

For a museum that is supposedly representing the state I can say that I am a bit disappointed. A small upper ground hall holds the exhibition on the many traditional performances that makes Kelantan world-class. But I've seen better presentation in several institutional museum in the country. Only the diorama on Gua Cha exhibiting the history of the state which can be traced as far as the Hoabinhian culture. Yes the museum is small and several features of the states are displayed at the nearby museums but there is so much that can be done inside. And Kelantan is a state rich in history, nature, tradition.

Maybe today isn't the day. The service was extremely slow. I ordered Ice lemon tea but got Tea'O. A reminder this isn't the best place if you want peace and chill while having your coffee & roti. Also the cup for air suam was dirty.. 💔 Not to mention this place isn't parking friendly y'all so be prepared. Will try to come again but during working days. The roti was soft and not very different from others shop. I believe the management can improve better in term of time, hygiene & provide more space.

Simply amazing place. Tried the Roti Titan special which is basically thick toast with half boiled eggs and kaya in top. They also sell ana assortment of rice packets and Kueh. Everything was so good. Reached at 640 am and it was already quite packed

A nice spot for breakfast with a good variety of kueh and their signature roti titab, which is definitely worth trying. Prices are reasonable and the food is tasty. It does get very crowded during weekends and public holidays, so be prepared for a long queue.

Very crowded and limited place for seats. No proper guide for order and waiter not helpful. Nasi lemak was good. Other foods are average

Woke up early and went there at 7am. I was the third customer there. The servers will still preparing the various nasi and Kuih. Tried their Roti Titab and Signature Kopi. It was amazing.

A really popular breakfast place for locals and tourists alike. A place that serves a patented Roti Titab Crowded when I visited on a saturday morning but still managed to find seats. Order food and drinks from staff. Pick out your nasi lemak and other nasi dishes placed along the back wall. Huge variety of different rice and curries available. There are also some kuehs and satays. Roti Titab was really good. Loved it. Totally enjoyed the drinks here too. Well-made, thick and not super sweet. Nasi lemak sambal was good too To pay, call over a staff to count the food that you have self-service and add on yo your drinks and titab ordered earlier. Simple and straightforward. Fuss-free

The most authentic KB Bfast place. A must visit if you are in KB. Food is fresh and tasty, ambience grows on you and you don't feel like leaving. Service is excellent. The Owner will come and greet you and send you off also.

I’ve had better ayam percik & nasi kerabu in kelantan, this one lacks flavour and sweet. Nasi kerabu is average. There is aircon sitting area which made it more comfortable. Bit pricey here..

This place was highly recommended to us, as soon as we arrived in Kota Bharu. Even Nasir in Cyberjaya texted me the reviews and the direction to this restaurant. Hence, off we went, both of us with empty stomachs... As soon as we entered the venue, we were greeted by billowing smokes!! Aromas of fish and chicken were also in the air, but they were in the form of smokes nonetheless!! That definitely made us highly uncomfortable.. As I took to the forming queue to place my orders, my wife rushed to the enclosed airconditioned dining room, only to find it fully occupied already. So, she quietly walked out to sit at the table for two in the stuffy smoked filled open air dining area. I ordered the Fish and Chicken Percik, which was a flavorful mixture of thick coconut gravy, unmistakenly a kelantanese dish. I also requested for the Barbequed Lamb and Smoke fired Tongue, the more exotic dishes displayed on the menu. Unfortunately, the waiter just brushed me off, saying they dont serve those at the moment. Well, why did you advertise in the menu then? I noticed that new customers kept coming in, but it took them forever to manage the large crowd, starting from taking orders, preparing the dishes, and serving to the starving customers. By then it was already 3:00 pm, but customers kept coming in droves... I am all for good affordable and delicious food, but the management must step up as well. If you cannot manage your customers well, they might not come back again in the future. And, why not cook or prepare the food at the rear, or "behind the scene"? Do the customers really need to see the actions, and absorbed the smoke in the eyes as well? Im sure the solution is obvious...

Overhyped. Nasi kerabu is average at best. Even their famed gravy kuah percik leaves much to be desired. Grilling area is at the front of the shop causing smoke to fill the dining area. Didn't enjoy dining here at all.

The restaurant is really Eco-friendly. The environment is nice, well-balanced and the decoration and designs are pretty nice. I went before but I'd say this place is well-known by local people around here. The foods got a lot of choice and you can spontaneously choose whatever you heart desires. The foods were really delicious and kinda spicy. The spices, the ingredients are well-mixed and the mixture of the dishes are nice. Nice chef/chefs! The libations were normal and typical like other common restaurant. The price is really affordable. This restaurant is great for family gathering and group gathering. It's cozy enough for gathering! The service is kinda slow and the facilities is kinda bad. Need to improve more including hygiene section. Other than that, I satisfied with this! Recommended though <3

The foods got a lot of choice and you can spontaneously choose whatever you heart desires. The foods were really delicious and kinda spicy. The spices, the ingredients are well-mixed and the mixture of the dishes are nice.

Food is ok. A bit pricey compared to other local restaurants

Love the ayam percik so much! Rasa rempah dia mmg terbaik. And the ayam is well cooked. I like the sauce that they used. What a very good combination. The sauce and the ayam percik is a must try. The portion and the taste is suitable with the price stated. Berbaloi. Ada juga makanan lain yang sedap and should try. The kuih muih also yummy. Good service from the workers too. They were very friendly to us. Should try the sate too. The place is just average. Simple decoration. Cume kena improve dari segi hygiene sikit, other than that, everything is okay. Really recommended.

Authentic and flavorful Nasi Ulam! The combination of fresh herbs, fragrant rice, and perfectly balanced spices makes every bite a delight. The dishes are homemade and packed with traditional Malay flavors, giving a true taste of local heritage. The sambal is a must-try—spicy and full of depth! Great atmosphere and friendly service make it even better. Highly recommended for those who love authentic Malaysian cuisine!

Wanted to try some Malay food. And not disappointing at all. I really enjoyed. Good experience. Place was quite clean. Cheap. But lots of cats. Very near to all the attractions in KB

Not really my type of food but apparently it’s authentic and tasty - according to a fan 😉 It’s also cheap, and has a central location near the two Istanas. They accept all means of payment including cash transfer.

Very popular Kelantanese food here. Not too bad. Didn't see a lot of flies even though most dishes are exposed.

The best authentic Kelantan Nasi ulam ever! With crazy cheap prices! All of this in my picture for less than rm12 is crazy. You need to come here! After that you can also hang out at the beautiful traditional Melayu house and paint some batik!

Great selection of cooked food and ulam (fresh and cooked herbs and vegetables). Highly recommend the ayam percik (grilled chicken in spicy coconut sauce) - has a nice charred taste, juicy meat and addictive sauce. Personally I also liked the ayam goreng (fried chicken) as the skin is crispy and the meat moist, you know it’s especially good when they have to cook new batches to top up. Both the Keli goreng (fried catfish) and Keli Gulai (catfish in lemak sauce) were good too. We were lucky as Mat (I think one of the manager there) was very helpful teaching us how to mix the sauce (sambal, mango slices, cut lemongrass, sliced onions, chili padi, lime and the star is to add shredded Ikan meat in this mix). SO SO GOOD as a condiment with the cooked dishes and herbs! Went on a Saturday afternoon and was packed! Luckily there were quite a lot of seatings, one at the main area, one located below the craft museum which had air con seatings. Highly recommended for a good nasi ulam in terms of taste and culture! And thanks to Mat for my first great nasi ulam experience.

We finally reached at this very well known local restaurant in Kota Bharu. Their most famous dishes are ikan keli goreng crispy, sayur lemak, ulam2, ayam percik and others. Highly recommended for local and international tourist.

First time here. We had nasi goreng cina, fried Spore meehon and two types of chicken chop. Food was delightful. Price is very affordable. Service is friendly - the Malay uncle who was serving us was attentive to all customers. He has a lot of stories to tell if you ask him anything. Would come here again to try the fried kuey teow. Situated right in the city center, after meals you can walk to the Bazaar Kubu to shop or surrounding areas for desserts or pizza should you fancy.

Located in the heart of Kota Bharu, Sun Two Restaurant is a HAKIM-certified Halal spot that's definitely worth a visit. I first met the owner on a flight to KB back in September 2024, but I only made it to the restaurant today. I ordered the Hainanese chicken chop – my first time trying it – and I was impressed! The flavors were enjoyable, though I suspect the chicken rice might be even better. Overall, I liked the experience, and I’m considering ordering the Hainanese chicken chop again on my next visit. A solid choice for anyone exploring local Halal options in KB.

Taste: Good Portion: Big Price: Cheap on food but beverage i feel a bit pricey Service: Friendly but a little slow, probably good business. Atmosphere: Cozy with Aircond Service Charge: no extra charges unless for take away charge additional 30cent which is considered cheap.

Seriously a hidden gems. Have a nice and peaceful environment. Workers/ staffs are friendly and helpful too. Prices was standard kopitiam but portion was big, so I'll say money well spend. It was super delicious too, worth every cent!! Highly recommend their lemon chicken and sharkfin soup!!

One of my favourite restaurants each time going back to KB. My beloved mother has been patronised this restaurant since 1960s. Makanan pun sedap dan berbaloi dgn harga. Worth it to try!

It was my childhood restaurant that served one of the OG chicken chop in town. It was also my parents outing spot when they were in highschool. So can imagine how long this restaurant has been established. Even after those many years, their chicken chop still tastes the same. Sedap as usual. Just take note that they’ll rest in between the business hour from 3-4pm and will open as usual after 4pm till the stated closing time.

I went alone for dinner and was welcome really well by this gentle old man who spoke good English and made me feel at home really quick. I had a hard time choosing my meal since everything on the menu looked delicious. I opted for a seafood glass noodle platter and the meal was SO tasty ! Since I had a great experience, I told the man that I would come back with my husband which I did 2 days later. He was SO NICE with us, he recognized me and had so many questions for my husband. We again had a great dinner. This place is really cheap and well located, near the central market and bazaar, do not miss it !

I came all the way from Selangor to taste real nasi kerabu in kelantan but ive tasted other that much better than this. The food was ok. Probably may improved in the term of cutting the vegetables. Some are large cutting & not consistent. Do improve as well your welcoming service. As outsider who dont have any experience order here, lead your customers on how to order if dine in. I was blurry as no one told us anything when we came. The lady who scoop our nasi kerabu also not friendly *masam* when we asked about any add on dishes in nasi kerabu

Pegi kol 12 da banyak abes lauk, xbanyak choice tinggal sisa2….bile nk bahagian peha or thigh tukang cedok taknak keluarkan sebesan ayam baru bakar kat tepi..i rase diorg nk abeskan obviously bahagian breast yg masih byk tapi xdpt sambutan , ramai org suka chicken leg so why not prepared and anticipate this rather than letting a lot of people disappointed after a long queue. Some people dont just eat chicken breast. Full stop. Taste wise is okay which i believed could be a lot better if cater to customer’s preferences. Other minus points parking is a nightmare, org kaunter muka kerek, please understand not all Malaysian can kecek kelate. Its 2025 please improve on how u treat and view customer perhaps just use standard bahasa if u see people struggling to understand u. Please also improve ur hygeine, floor and table are gross and sticky.

Food is good especially the grilled chicken. Variety of choice between chicken and fish But there’s a lot of people in the morning and long queue for food and table. Limited staffs working there

Kelantan Trip Day 1 Part 2 It took us close to 3 hours journey from Gua Musang all the way to Kota Bharu passing places like Kuala Krai and Machang which slowed us down due to heavy traffic, eventually reached our lunch place. I've been looking for a good nasi kerabu (or Kabu for Kelantanese) and found Lieniey. Parking was slightly difficult as it was limited and by the roadside. ◾Nasi Kerabu - my only grouse was the usage of white rice instead of the customary blue pea-coloured rice. Maybe they were out of blue pea flower that day. Apart from that, everything else were good - ulam, keropok, budu and gulai sauce combined well together for nasi kerabu experience. The ayam bakar was slightly on the sweeter side though. ◾Nasi Dagang - surprise surprise as I liked their version of this dish more popular in Terengganu. Using genuinely nasi Dagang rice, ikan tongkol doused in sweetish gravy and half salted egg.. I finished the whole pack in no time. ◾Solok lada marked my first time trying this stuffed chilly using grated coconut, fish meat and coconut milk. Also known as lada sumbat, it is a popular side dish normally consumed together with nasi kerabu and nasi dagang. As per Kelantanese standard, most gravies lean on the sweeter side. Mission complete.

The Very Best Meal I've ever had in ALL travels!!! I will come here again and again! The salted duck egg was most Delicious, the chicken tender and full of flavor - everything came together to make a wonderful experience!!!

Epic food sold here, would recommend if you’re in town. 2 queues, 1 for dine and 1 for take away. Morning crowd can be quite long.

Nice food kambing and meat, looks dry but when eat so juicy, nasi dagang so nice, total eat w one drink rm32, parking bit hard need to park across the road