Photo essay: Markets in Kota Kinabalu

One thing which I really like about Asian countries is that there's almost always an open-air market nearby, wherever you are. They could be selling food, household appliances, antiques, vegetables- whatever it is, you're guaranteed an interesting experience.

Kota Kinabalu in Sabah has several markets. Among these are the main night market which is packed with food stalls, the so-called Filipino Market which sells souvenirs and jewellery and the various produce and fish markets in the city itself or further out.

Grilled fish at the KK night market. We ate this with steamed rice and a hot and sour sauce

Never knew tomatoes could be so pretty. Also at the night market

Giant doughnuts at the Donggongan Tamu, or market

Fresh seaweed, usually eaten with rice

Colourful bead necklaces for sale at the Donggongon Tamu

That's right, you're seeing correctly- blue fish. They taste like normal fish, apparently

And if you're lucky, you may even get to hear some local music 

Why do I love Asian markets again? They're great for people-watching, chatting with the locals and if it's a food or produce market, everything is always fresh, cheap and tasty.