Saturday, October 25, 2025

A Shopping Day at Gariahat and Lunch at Kim Ling

 

One of our favourite places to shop has now become Gariahat Market—a destination that never disappoints when you’re looking for things you simply won’t find in a regular mall.

This visit had a clear purpose. We had a few pictures that needed framing, along with some kitchen items to buy, so off we went to navigate the familiar chaos and charm of Gariahat. As always, the market had exactly what we needed, proving once again why it remains such a dependable shopping destination.

After checking everything off our list, all that walking, browsing, and bargaining had naturally worked up quite an appetite.

With hunger setting in, there was only one logical next stop—Kim Ling for some tried-and-tested Chinese food.

We ordered what has now become one of our absolute staple comfort meals: Mixed Hakka Noodles, Mixed Fried Rice, and Chilli Chicken. Sometimes, when you know what works, there is simply no reason to experiment. The meal was as satisfying as ever and exactly what was needed after a busy shopping session.

A productive day at Gariahat followed by comforting Chinese food at Kim Ling—honestly, that sounds like a pretty perfect outing to me.