Re-imagining Kedai Pati: Local Third Places, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Abstract

This chapter attempts to rediscover and envision the revitalization idea of Kedai Pati, a gastronomic urban node in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. More than 50 years ago, Kedai Pati likely existed and acted as a local third place, whereby people tend to drop in for a quick snack before going to work or elsewhere. Kedai Pati is perceived as a valuable space for the local working men to informally attend on the regular or irregularly. At the present day, Kedai Pati still survives with its signature theatrical-service pantry operation, and seller-buyer social setting, which is part of a unique ambiance considered Kelantan’s cultural heritage. These nodal gastronomic places around Kota Bharu town have been mapped to indicate their current location and studies on reimagining and rebranding the Kedai Pati itself have been made to promote and reintroduce its existence. Varieties of design proposals have then been put forward as it may indicate a new pop-up cart style for Kedai Pati.