I didn't see any good comments on the new Balestier Market at Makansutra though. 1 person was citing it as another example of an increase in food prices with a decrease of food quality.
My Zhajiang mian and hubby's Mala mian was S$3.00 each so I guess that's normal food court price. The hawkers at the noodle stall seem to be Chinese and I sure enjoy their zhajiang mian as they hand-made the noodles on the spot and gave a very generous portion of mushrooms!
I noticed there were no stalls selling Duck Rice and Bak Kut Teh - they'll just die off in this new food court, as the well-established Bak Kut Teh stalls have dominated Balestier Road.
Interesting Facts about Balestier Market
The Balestier Market (now Balestier Market and Food Centre) was where local people could sell their produce. It was used as a food rationing centre during the World War II. Later, the market was rebuilt and housed a hawker centre as well. Many of the stallholders have been operating their family stalls in the market for generations.
Balestier Market and its utility block has been conserved as it is a historical and familiar landmark along Balestier Road. The spatial quality of the market has also been maintained, only the roof and interior were re-done.
It has been closed for renovations for a few years and re-opened as a 24 hour joint in June 2008.
Shall take more photos next time.
Map Direction to the new Balestier Market - Very near Boon Tong Kee 403, Balestier Road
