Your Ultimate Guide to Night Markets in Asia

Discover the best day and night markets across Asia, organized by country and location to help you find local treasures.

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Malioboro Street

Malioboro Street

Yogyakarta's famous shopping avenue, with batik and souvenir stalls by day and floor-seating lesehan food stalls at night.

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Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Malioboro is the main street of central Yogyakarta, once the royal route to the Sultan's palace and now a pedestrian-friendly strip of shops and vendors.

What to expect

Batik stalls, souvenir shops and street vendors by day. At night, street lamps light the avenue and lesehan tents serve food to diners sitting on mats.

What to eat

Gudeg (jackfruit stew), bakpia, es cendol, satay and grilled chicken.

Visitor tips

Evenings are best for lesehan dining.
Agree prices before ordering at lesehan stalls.
Combine with Beringharjo Market at the south end.

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