The atchar lady. The peanut gent. Hairy mangoes that bring back memories. Gnarly ‘sea creature’ veggies. Do you want a hot-as-hell curry? Or one that’s heavenly spiced? The spirited entrepreneurial traders at the Bangladesh Market have everything you need – including advice. Bangla-Durbs is a haven of exotic food, friendly folk, a place to buy your day-to-day fare — and a must-visit spot for not just the culinary traveler to South Africa or KwaZulu-Natal but any traveler who loves markets. Be it to talk to folks, to get to know the culture, to take great pics or to make a few interesting purchases. Read Wanda Hennig’s story Chatsworth’s Bangladesh Market, a haven of exotic food in the TGIF section of the Daily Maverick.
