Pasar Modern Bintaro (Bintaro Modern Market) is a neatly organized traditional farmers’ market-style shopping complex and culinary center that offers a wide range of traditional Indonesian foods from different regions that located in South Tangerang, Banten,
This market is a popular shopping hub and can get extremely crowded on the weekends.
One of the most convenient ways to reach Pasar Modern Bintaro is by train. The closest train station is Jurangmangu Station. From there, the journey takes another 30 minutes on foot, or alternatively app-based ride hailing transport can be used to travel the remaining 2 kilometers to the market.
What to buy
Fresh produce, meat, poultry and seafood are available in abundance in the market hall, making it a convenient one-stop shop for groceries.
Cured foods can also be easily found, such as different types of salted fish, squid and shrimp, with prices starting at Rp 10,000 (less than USD 1) per 100 grams.
Numerous market stalls also sell condiments and other necessary ingredients for cooking, such as spices, butter, soy sauces and chilies.
There is also Toko-Organik.com, which sells organic foods at a stall inside the market hall, as well as a store outside the hall. In addition to organic fruits and vegetables, there are also health foods, such as imported almond meal and roasted almonds, which cost Rp 100,000 (USD 20.7) for 300 grams.
Aside from foods, there are also shops and stalls that sell a wide range of homeware and household necessities, such as cookware, cleaning tools, as well as house decor, wallpaper and curtains.
Clothing, including Muslim clothing, is also available, with prices ranging from Rp 150,000 to Rp 500,000 for skirts, shirts and dresses. For kids, there are also toy stores offering a wide range of items, including dolls, car toys and balloons.
For special purchases, the market hall is also home to several jewelry stores, selling an array of accessories made of gold, silver and precious stones.