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Balestier Market

3.9(1,899)on Google$novena

411 Balestier Rd, Singapore 329930

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryWheelchair accessible

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Open 24 hours

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 70 / 100

Atmosphere70
Queue wait80
Food quality75
Value for money70

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Balestier Market is a privately managed hawker centre with a history of housing popular stalls that relocated from the former Longhouse Food Centre.

While some original tenants have moved on, it continues to offer a diverse range of food options, from Hainanese Western fare like the $6.50 Hainan Pork Chop to various Asian cuisines.

We note the general sentiment that prices are reasonable and quality is consistent across many stalls.

However, there are reports of impatient service from some vendors, particularly at the drink stalls, which can detract from the overall experience.

The market benefits from ample parking behind the building, making it accessible.

We think it's a solid choice for a casual meal with a good variety of options, especially if you're in the area and looking for a quiet hawker experience.

Best for a relaxed meal during off-peak hours to avoid potential service issues.

Signature

Hainan Pork Chop ($6.50)

Best time

Off-peak hours

Price

$ ($5-10/person)

Score: 70 · 5 sources

What customers say

Balestier Market is generally perceived as a clean and quiet hawker centre offering a good variety of food options at reasonable prices, with ample parking available.

While many find the food, such as Hainan Pork Chop, Economy Cai Png, and Long House braised duck, to be delicious, some customers have experienced rude service, particularly from the old lady at the drink stall.

The market's future was recently secured with a tenancy extension until 2026.

good food variety and quality (Hainan Pork Chop, Economy Cai Png, braised duck)reasonable pricingample parking availabilityrude staff (drink stall)clean and quiet environment
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Ars 3276· 5 months ago

Clean nice hawker which was very quiet. They definitely deserves better business. Tried the Hainan Pork Chop and Economy Cai Png. Very surprised both were good, especially the Cai Png. Wife variety o…

★★★★Yosmar Putra· 3 months ago

The old lady at the drink stall/breakfast place is so impatient and fierce, its early morning , only few customers and no queue yet, but already try to scold people for nothing. Food is normal.

★★★★Ronny Tan Yong Hui· 9 months ago

This is a hawker centre that is housed inside a building used to hold a wet market as well. In 2014, some stalls from the former Longhouse Food Centre on Thomson Road relocated to Balestier Market. T…

★★★★★derek neo· 3 years ago

So many nice food in one location. Long house braise duck, fried carrot cake and banana fitter arexall super yummy. Will try the chicken rice and prawn noodle during my next visit! Large Car Park…

★★★★Cristian Zaharia· 6 months ago

Nice hawker place, few good food options.

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