When I came back to the hotel after breakfast, I realized the other work associates were gathered at the lobby for a jaunt out to the Morning Market (Talaat Sao) and the adjacent mall. I followed them. It wasn't so much of the shopping I was interested in. I wanted to see the sights again. Anything would have been better than staying in the hotel. The malls were surprisingly alive with alot of people (not tourists) and a fair variety of goods on sale.
While the work colleague went off to shop for the traditional Lao jackets, I meandered to the food court to look at the offerings. So colorful! Of course the ventilation was horrible. The oils and the smoke got to my eyes after a while. But before they did, it was very fun to walk around the stalls and wonder what I could possibly eat from here. A lot of choices of noodle soup and salads for picks.
Right outside the food court, there was a stall selling these butter cake-thingies. It smelt so good! It was something I've eaten as a kid, but I've no idea what this is called. It's just a butter-flour mixture waffle-like thing. The stall owner was making it there and then. Piping hot! I wasn't exactly tempted to buy a pack to eat it. It was the heady smell of baking that was quite awesome!
5 comments:
local markets are always fun even if one buys nothing, eats nothing :)
i think i might have gone overboard and buy many things on sight, especially if they're cheap and not available here. and a pack of that street cake too. :D
sinlady: yes! the sights, smells, sounds and all. i love it.
tuti: hehehe. i won't bother. i used to do that when i was younger. but not now. unless i'm sure i'll use an item when i'm back. not food definitely. i rarely buy food since it's such a subjective thing. taking in the smells is good enough!
In Malaysia, it's called Kuih Bahulu. And they are just lovely, piping hot! :)
jomel: ah! the name! thanks! I like the small size, quite easy and attractive to nibble on!
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