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Why locals hit Phuket City Public Market 2 Kaset Market before 10:30 AM for cheap fresh seafood, morning dim sum and real Phuket life
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Phuket City Public Market 2 (Kaset Market) — fast read for planners
- Rating: 4.3 out of 5 from 990 reviews
- Official hours: open daily 5:00–10:30 AM
- Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking and entrance
What visitors actually find inside the market
Reviewers consistently describe a large, working fresh market focused on everyday ingredients and quick local breakfasts rather than tourist trinkets. Reported stall categories include fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood, pork, fish, crabs and flowers. Multiple visitors called attention to a lively morning trade and repeatedly emphasized that prices feel local and produce is fresh.
Breakfast and street-food specifics mentioned by guests
- Congee and rice porridge (ข้าวต้ม)
- Dim sum / ติ่มซำ
- Rice noodle with curry (ขนมจีน)
- Roti, coffee, tea and curry-based breakfast dishes
Timing, crowds and a small contradictions note
Guests agree the market is a morning place, but reported opening and closing times differ. One visitor was told the market opens at 4:00 AM and closes at 9:00 AM, another noted it closes around 10:00 AM, while official listing shows 5:00–10:30 AM. A visitor who walked through at 6:00 AM found pleasant cool temperatures and very few foreign visitors. The mixed reports indicate the safest planning approach is to arrive early in the morning.
Sensory and atmosphere realities from reviewers
Visitors call the market lively and a clear window into how many locals shop and eat, with one long-time patron saying little has changed in almost two decades. Practical downsides recorded by guests include wet floors and occasional fishy smells around seafood stalls, so expect uneven underfoot conditions near the wet sections.
Actionable tips based on guest reports
- Arrive early to catch the full selection and cooler temperatures; mid-morning sees stalls begin packing up.
- Motorbike is the easiest option for parking, according to visitors who mentioned simple motorbike parking.
- Carry small bills or an NFC-capable mobile wallet: the market does not accept credit or debit cards but does accept NFC payments.
- Wear shoes that can handle wet surfaces and occasional fish-scented areas near seafood vendors.
Quick on who benefits most from a visit
If you want to shop like a local for fresh produce, sample everyday Phuket breakfast dishes, or observe local morning routines, this market delivers what reviewers described: freshness, local prices and a lively early-morning scene. It is less suited to travelers looking for souvenir shopping or air-conditioned browsing.
Bottom line assessment
The market scores highly with guests for freshness, variety and local atmosphere, tempered by practical considerations: arrive early, expect wet and fishy zones, use motorbike parking where possible, and plan payment around cash or NFC only. Those priorities match what reviewers emphasized, making this a practical stop for food-focused visitors comfortable with a working-market environment.
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