Garapan Street Market
Garapan Street Market
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pinoytraveller2
Luzon, Philippines15,100 contributions
Mar 2014 • Friends
This review is quite late. I had the chance to experience the Garapan Street Market during one of my trips to Saipan. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon when all the stalls have opened. I find the stalls selling Filipino food more interesting; the desserts were really tempting.
Written 1 February 2015
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caroline1365
NJ15 contributions
Every Thursday evening. The only thing like it on Saipan, it's a nice change-over from beachside picnics, swimming or bike-riding. The market is crowded with people and features cheap (read: low-quality) albeit locally made jewelry, artwork and knick-knacks. It also seems like every Thai, Chamorro, Japanese, Chinese and Korean restaurant on the island has a stand there full of noodles, veggies, and most importantly, glazed meat on a stick. Most of the stands offer a deal where you select your 5 (sometimes 6) favorite dishes from a bewildering array of trays and end up with a pile of food big enough to stuff two people silly for just 5 dollars. What a great way to have have a cheap meal and try a little bit of everything!
Written 13 March 2010
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quinni_224
Cowra, Australia2,441 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
When my brother and I first reached Saipan, we were told to check out the street markets on Beach Road that are held every Thursday night from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.
The markets consisted of a variety of stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, souvenirs as well as many BBQ stalls serving an assortment of meats. There was also live entertainment in the form of a dance group. The group consisted mainly of teen girls and a few boys who performed traditional dances. They did so enthusiastically and were amazing to watch.
A great chance to experience a local event and obtain some locally crafted souvenirs and cheap food.
The markets consisted of a variety of stalls selling fresh fruit and vegetables, clothing, souvenirs as well as many BBQ stalls serving an assortment of meats. There was also live entertainment in the form of a dance group. The group consisted mainly of teen girls and a few boys who performed traditional dances. They did so enthusiastically and were amazing to watch.
A great chance to experience a local event and obtain some locally crafted souvenirs and cheap food.
Written 14 November 2016
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MrPSki
Anthem, AZ85 contributions
Dec 2011 • Business
This is the every Thursday night street market in the asian district and just about everyone within miles turns out for. Local arts and crafts but the big draw is the food. There are a couple of blocks of food vendors selling everything local and asian to eat that you can think of and most everything is $1 an item. For 4 or 5 bucks you can walk away full
Written 11 December 2011
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Rob G
14 contributions
Mar 2017
Every Thursday and Tuesday nights is market night
Mix and mingle with a diverse eclectic group of Japanese, Korean and Chinese tourists., as this little island is a destination from people in these parts of the world.
Taste local cuisines, lots of great food plus find many souvenirs, apparel and enjoy the activity with a cool drink from one of the local places
Don’t miss the night market ....
Mix and mingle with a diverse eclectic group of Japanese, Korean and Chinese tourists., as this little island is a destination from people in these parts of the world.
Taste local cuisines, lots of great food plus find many souvenirs, apparel and enjoy the activity with a cool drink from one of the local places
Don’t miss the night market ....
Written 8 January 2018
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808Islander
Honolulu, HI117 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
Visited Garapan Street Market on a recent visit. The market is every Thursday night. The food choices were great and the prices were amazing. The best were the BBQ sticks for $1 each. There were a few interesting booths for shopping. The funny thing was there were no trash cans at all. I had to bring my trash back to the vendor I bought the food from. Some just left it on the tables.
Written 12 August 2016
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tko1boxing
Saipan43 contributions
Jan 2012 • Solo
Every Thursday night the street along the 'hotel row' in Garapan closes to traffic and becomes its own 'Taste of Saipan"
I can't begin to mention the names of the restaurants and hotels that set up booths to serve food - just know there are plenty.
Everyone from Saipan and tourists, too, flock to the Thursday night Market; the food prices are so cheap!
For US$5 you can stuf yourself with a 6 course dinner - everything from a whole deep fried fish to local Chamarro favorites.
Don't forget desserts, either, as there are plenty of sweets available, too.
It begins around 5PM and ends at 9PM.
There is always entertainment at the south end of the market.
All in all a great event for the family or even if you are travelling solo.
I can't begin to mention the names of the restaurants and hotels that set up booths to serve food - just know there are plenty.
Everyone from Saipan and tourists, too, flock to the Thursday night Market; the food prices are so cheap!
For US$5 you can stuf yourself with a 6 course dinner - everything from a whole deep fried fish to local Chamarro favorites.
Don't forget desserts, either, as there are plenty of sweets available, too.
It begins around 5PM and ends at 9PM.
There is always entertainment at the south end of the market.
All in all a great event for the family or even if you are travelling solo.
Written 5 January 2012
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AZGandalf
Tucson, AZ187 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
Everything is $1. Walked up and down and tried many foods. Very crowded with locals and tourists. Runs about from 5pm to 9 pm. Really cool. Was Christmas time and local kids doing shows in chammoro was cool. A must see.
Written 9 December 2011
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Chelsea
Saipan, Mariana Islands18 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
It's glory days were when it was located in Paseo, Garapan. Now I usually describe it as "Sabalu Market on a Thursday." Still a great event to go to with friends to get cheap food of fusion cuisine etc. Also a great place to showcase some island culture and talents. Great place to pass time but gets hot.
Written 27 May 2018
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Paul L
8 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Itching at this market. Food open and exposed and not protected. It didn't look appealing. Cheap though.
Written 31 October 2016
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