Churasta Market was built in 1890 AD within the area of settlement of immigrants from southern India, and these days it is considered the largest market on the island of Penang, and witnesses a lively gathering of local residents who buy their daily needs of fresh products such as meat, vegetables and fruits, in addition to household appliances, clothes and local foods, It is also an ideal place to buy some local souvenirs like tau sar piya (bean paste biscuits) and nutmeg.