Pasar Malam — Local services in Flores

There are loads of stands to choose from where you point at a fish and they grill it up for you. I see a lot of reviews on here that says some people try to get them to pay 600k for a fish - that is wayyyyyy too much. I had fresh mango juice, fried calamari, and a grilled red snapper that came with rice and veggies for just 177k. The women at the stand I went to were so kind and sweet - they gave me a refill and made sure I was sitting under the awning since they knew rain was coming. Had to give them a tip for their kindness!

Please note: according to the other 1 star reviews, you should know what you're willing to pay for something before you buy it or else some stands might take advantage of you. I made out like a bandit and had an amazing meal because the women in charge were honest, but you may have to haggle at other stands, that's just the name of the game.

You have to try the night market when you're in LBJ! It is a must. Fresh fish and awesome atmosphere - one of the best meals I had...

I was shocked by what I witnessed at the night market in Labuan Bajo. Mantis shrimps are being kept and raised inside plastic bottles, with no space, no freedom, and no natural environment. This is not just a disturbing sight – it is animal cruelty turned into a business. The animals spend their entire lives trapped in bottles, only to be sold later. Supporting such practices means encouraging suffering. I strongly urge visitors not to support this market and to think twice before spending money here. What I saw was cruel, inhumane, and...

For the love of god, do not leave Labuan Bajo without eating here once. You can do grilled or fried with anything you chose. Super fresh ingredients, fun and local vibe. We got one grilled snapper and one fried grouper and fried calamari with some rice and vegetables. All was excellent but the fried calamari ( they batter it too) and the grilled snapper stole the show. We are going back tonight to try the grilled mahi mahi and more calamari. The shrimp and clams looked great too, we just don’t like shell fish as...