From a local’s perspective, Lee Garden Night Market is considered one of the most popular markets among Malaysians visiting Hat Yai. Located in hatyai city centre, the market surrounds Lee Garden Plaza Hotel Hat Yai Thailand. Although there may not be a large number of shops, each store offers unique food items along with clothing, bags, and local handmade goods to choose from. (Here’s a little tip: compared to other markets in Hat Yai, the prices here are higher, but you get higher-quality food in return and greater convenience in terms of transportation, especially if you’re staying at a nearby hotel.)
Let’s take a look at 3 things to impress at the Hat Yai Lee Garden Night Market!
- There are only delicious food, a variety of options, and no monotony. Most importantly, the taste is intense.
- Located in hatyai city centre, making it close to other attractions hatyai, easily accessible on foot or by other means.
- The atmosphere is vibrant, with plenty of foreigners around.
5 Foods You Must Try at Hat Yai Lee Garden Night Market
If friends visit Hat Yai, I recommend trying these dishes with approximate prices:
- Tom Yum Goong (around 26 MYR)
- Mango with Sweet Fish Sauce (around 8 MYR)
- Mango Sticky Rice (around 8 MYR)
- Longan Juice (around 8 MYR)
- Seafood Salad (around 19.5 MYR)
Insider Tips for Visiting Hatyai Lee Garden Plaza Night Market
- There are a lot of tourists, so if you don’t like crowded places or walking shoulder-to-shoulder, you might want to reconsider. Since there are limited tables for dining (the market itself isn’t very big), and people are constantly moving around, it might take away from the experience. Alternatively, you could buy food and eat elsewhere.
- Check the weather carefully. If it rains, the trip won’t be as enjoyable because the market doesn’t have a roof, and you might have to take shelter in a building.
- There’s no parking available unless you stay at a nearby hotel or take a tuk-tuk, Grab, or motorcycle to get there.
- Food prices might be higher than other markets, but they come with better quality.
- Once you arrive at the market, start by walking around to check out the food options. This won’t take long since the market is small. On your second round, start buying the recommended food. If you go with a group, it’s important to look for an empty table and reserve it first since there are very few tables (around 7-8). Have some members of your group buy the food while others hold the table. After finishing your meal, head to a nearby massage shop to relax and end the day.
lee garden night market opening hours
Open at 17:00 (Bangkok time), but the best time is between 18:30 – 20:00 (Bangkok time), which is when the market is fully ready to serve.
2 Nearby Tourist Attractions to Visit Next
- Chi Chang Night Market opens from 09:00 AM to 12:00 AM, every day.
- Florida Night Market opens from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, every day.
- Rongpoon Night Market opens from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays.
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