Satok Weekend Market

Satok Weekend Market, also known as Medan Niaga Satok, is a large weekend market in the Satok area of Kuching, Sarawak. Located along Jalan Satok near Kubah Ria, it operates on Saturdays and Sundays and is one of Kuching's most popular local markets. It is notable for its wide range of fresh produce, exotic jungle fruits and vegetables, dried seafood, local snacks, plants and Sarawak handicrafts, reflecting the diverse cultures of the region.

Visitors can expect a large, bustling open-air and semi-covered market with hundreds of stalls spread across Medan Niaga Satok. The market sells fresh fruits, vegetables, jungle produce such as dabai, terung asam and midin, dried and salted fish including terubok, local cakes and snacks, potted plants, and handicrafts. The environment is lively and crowded, especially in the morning, with vendors from various ethnic communities including Malay, Chinese, Iban and Bidayuh.

The original Satok Weekend Market operated along Jalan Satok for decades as a traditional roadside weekend market. It was relocated to its current purpose-built site at Medan Niaga Satok near Kubah Ria in 2012 to provide better facilities, organization and capacity for vendors and visitors.

The market is a cultural hub showcasing Sarawak's multi-ethnic heritage, with vendors and produce from Malay, Chinese, Iban, Bidayuh and other communities. It is known for introducing visitors to indigenous jungle produce, traditional foods and handicrafts that reflect local lifestyles and culinary traditions.