Perlis offers a delightful variety of ethnic cuisine. A fusion of Malay, Chinese, Thai and Indian aromas waft continuously through the air. Western fare is also available in hotels and cafes. All major towns are within 20 kilometers of the sea making fresh seafood easily available. 'Laksa Perlis' is a home made seafood noodle soup. Its ingredients can be combined according to your preference. The thick, rich, spicy and creamy fish gravy is exhilarating to the palate.

The choice of eating places ranges from hawker centers to air conditioned restaurants and luxury hotels. The prices are very reasonable and the service friendly and courteous.

FARMERS MARKET
The farmers' market is held in designated locations around the state. Farmers and vendors sell a variety of fresh produce, fruit, vegetables, fish and prawns as well as non-agricultural goods.

NIGHT MARKET
The Pasar Malam or Night Market offers a fiesta-like atmosphere and business is usually brisk as early as five o'clock in the evening. Pasar Malam are held usually on open ground or alongside roads which have been approved by the authorities. The Pasar Malam sells everything imaginable - clothing, cooked food, hardware, clocks, watches, shoes, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, meats, household goods and electrical wares.

The market is held at a different location each night of the week.

The economic activity of Perlis is predominantly agriculture, taking up 63% of the total land use while forestry and fishing are other important activities. Rice, rubber and sugar cane are extensively cultivated while fruit production, especially mango and watermelon is also significant.
The manufacturing and mining sector, although accounting for only 0.1% of land usage, is a major contributor to the state's coffers, yielding around 25% of GDP. A sugar refinery exists in Chuping while a cement factory is located at Bukit Keteri. Industrial estates have also been established wit industrial activity covering plastic products, electrical and electronic products.