Local Guide

Best Fish Markets in Tangerang

Hello FlokqJune 9, 2020

With tens of thousands of islands across the archipelago, Indonesia is the largest maritime country in the world. This means that the country is rich in marine resources such as fishes and clams. Indonesia’s seafood industry is ranked among the top five of fishery and aquaculture producers and distributors in the world. Indonesia is the third-best country if the origin of shrimps due to its vast coastline ideal for growing shrimp. While their tuna fisheries are one of the biggest in the world. Most Indonesians that live in coastal areas have jobs as fishermen. Naturally, it’s not hard to find fish and seafood markets across the country, and Tangerang is not an exception. You can find a lot of fish and seafood markets scattered across the city. In this list, we have the best fish and seafood markets you can find in Tangerang.

Dermaga Tempat Pelelangan Ikan Tanjung Pasir

TPI Tanjung Pasir is one of the biggest fish auctions in Tangerang right now. It is located in Jalan Tanjung Pasir and it is near the Tanjung Pasir Crocodile Park. The moment you arrive at the pier, you can immediately catch the scent of the fish and the sea. You can see several traditional fishing boats that are owned by the fishermen selling their products there. There are dozens of stalls that are selling various sea products such as fish, crabs, and clams. You can try bidding the products at the stalls for the products that you want. Just like any other auctions, the highest bidder will get the products that they’re bidding for. The fishermen here are very nice and polite, they will help you in any way possible. You can even ask them what’s the best way to cook the fish. This is a great place to visit if you want to buy lots of fish at a cheap price.

Phone Number: –

Address: Tanjung Pasir, Teluknaga, Tangerang, Banten 15510

Opening Hours: 

09.00 – 13.00 (Thursday – Tuesday)

09.00 – 01.00 (Wednesday)

Pasar Segar Bintaro

Pasar Segar Tangerang provides various fish ranging from the kinds you usually see in the market to the rarer kinds. They usually sell common kinds of fish such as tilapia and carps. They also sell rarer kinds of fish such as stingrays which you can normally find in other markets. The prices vary depending on the size of the fish, some can be sold for IDR 30 to 100 thousand. This fish market is known for its local cuisines as well. You can go eat at the stalls after buying your groceries there. This market also sells other products other than fish like fruits and vegetables. You can find this market near Cluster Catalina and Sekolah Abdi Siswa in South Tangerang. The market is also open until 9 pm, so you can still come here to buy your groceries even if it’s nighttime.

Phone Number: +6221 53140591

Address: Jl. H. Joan No.33, Pd. Jagung Tim., Kec. Serpong Utara, Kota Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15326

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 21.00 (Monday – Sunday)

Tempat Pelelangan Ikan Cituis

This fish auction is the main distribution center for saltwater fish in Banten. They are known to be the biggest fish auction place in Tangerang while having relatively low prices. It might be quite far from your home but it will pay off. You can find various fresh saltwater fish with prices that are cheaper than other markets and supermarkets. You can find a lot of sellers that have already displayed their products on the floors of the TPI. They sell various sea creatures such as fishes and clams. A lot of them sell shrimps and lobsters which are two of the most popular items that are sold here. There are also fish markets behind the fish auction place. Unlike the fish auction, you don’t need to bid to buy the products but you can just ask for the price and buy it.

Phone Number: +62813 81881100

Address: Pelelangan Ikan Cituis pakuHaji, Jl. Raya Pakuhaji, Surya Bahari, Kecamatan Pakuhaji, Tangerang, Banten 15570

Opening Hours: 03.00 – 18.00 (Monday – Sunday)

Tempat Pelelangan Ikan Kronjo Tangerang

TPI Kronjo Tangerang is one of the many fish auctions in Tangerang. It is located near SMA Negeri 9 Kabupaten Tangerang and Baiturrohmah Mosque. You can see a lot of traditional boats in the pier of the auction place. From dawn, fishermen and sellers started to prepare their stalls and products. By 7 am, the fish auction place is filled with people trying to buy fish. The traditional fishermen in Tangerang usually catch fishes such as mackerel, anchovies, and stingrays. Other fish that are also often caught and sold here are giant trevally and snappers. Many sellers also caught crabs, shrimps, and squids to be sold here. It is considered to be one of the most complete fish auctions in Tangerang. 

Phone Number: –

Address: Jl. Raya Pulau Cangkir No.17, Kronjo, Tangerang, Banten 15550

Opening Hours: 00.00 – 00.00 (Monday – Sunday)

Pasar Anyar 

Pasar Anyar is one of the most famous traditional markets in Tangerang. It sells a lot of fruits, vegetables, and meat such as chicken and of course, fish. This market’s seafood stalls are one of the most visited fish markets in Tangerang. You can find a lot of fishes such as carps and pangasius, the types you can find in any market. The sellers are very polite and will offer you the freshest fish you can find. Their prices are also cheap and are not that expensive. The market is located near the Tangerang City Mayor’s Office in Jalan Jenderal Ahmad Yani. In the afternoon, there will be a lot of food stalls so you can stop by to eat after shopping. The market is open for 24 hours every day so you can stop at any time.

Phone Number: –

Address: Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani, RT.002/RW.004, Sukaasih, Kec. Tangerang, Kota Tangerang, Banten 15111

Opening Hours: 00.00 – 00.00 (Monday – Sunday)

So these are 5 of the best fish markets you can visit in Tangerang. We hope this list can help you with your fish shopping in the future.