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Balestier
Balestier is a place full of history! Centrally located in Singapore, it has a good mix of urban development as well as historic buildings. Named after Joseph Balestier, the first American Consul to Singapore and the owner of a large sugar cane estate in the area, Balestier Road has always been bustling with attractive activities/shops that give this place an unique appearance!
For more information on Balestier, check out "Balestier Heritage Trail" on National Heritage Board website:
http://www.nhb.gov.sg/NHBPortal/Places/Trails/Balestier/Balestier-Overview
With several 24hrs convenience shops (7-11, Cheers and I-Tec) located along Balestier Road, you will know where to go to for a late-night impulse buy!
A shopping mall that meets your basic needs: pharmacy, fast food restaurants, bank, ATMs, stationery shop, supermarket and cinemas!
A 'soon-to-be lost art' of creating items using aluminium or stainless steel - come and see for yourself the wonders that a craftman can create with his hands and basic machinery!
One of the last few traditional coffee powder shops in Singapore. Immerse yourself in the rich aroma of coffee of various beans and from various countries. They roast the beans and will grind them to your specification. Don't forget to buy some back to satisfy your daily craving!
It takes more than 2 handfuls of fingers to count the number of lighting shops along Balestier Road -- the 'No.1 Place To Go' for people looking to light up their houses!
Foodies Alert!!!
Mention Balestier Road and a few food will spring into the minds. Indeed, there are many variety of food found along Balestier Road, and man, they are good!!!
The most famous chicken rice restaurant at Balestier Road. Some swear by this chicken rice as the best in Singapore, while some disagree. A must try, so that you can have your own verdict! Other dishes available on the menu.
Another famous chicken rice restaurant on the opposite side down the road from its rival (BTK chicken rice). Some people say that it's better than it's rival. Once again, it's for you to taste and judge. Editor note: Its Chicken Hor Fun is very good! Smooth and light.
Located at the junction of Prome Road and Balestier Road, this coffeeshop has a Bak Kut Teh stall (which some say is the best in the area), a stall selling Yong Tau Fu (noodles with assorted fishball, vegetables and items made of tou fu), and a Teochew minced pork noodle stall. Try their local kopi which is thick and fragrant with a slight chocolatey taste - only 90 cents per cup!
A great variety of eateries within 5 minutes' walk from Domus Fidei, and at reasonable prices too!
This shop sells food typically from China.
Need to quench your thirst? This vending machine dispenses bottled water 24/7/365 and at a very reasonable price too!
Bak Kut Teh
Along Balestier Road, you can find several shops selling Bak Ku Teh (pork with bone-in soup). Each shop has its own supporters who claim that it's the best in Singapore. Come, taste and see to make your own decision!
The most popular of all at Balestier! Expect to queue and wait during peak hours.
Tao Sar Piah
Made of green beans, sugar and flour, this snack is a great gift for your family, relatives, friends and colleagues. These days it also comes in other flavours/fillings such as sweet or salty, red bean, black sesame, durian, etc. The most famous and oldest shop along Balestier Road is Loong Fatt (since 1948) which retains an old world charm with it's traditional coffeeshop tables and chairs, and they still use the original oven. There are at least 3 shops selling tao sar piah along Balestier Road.
Durians
Durian is known as the King of Fruits. You either love it or hate it!
Choose from a wide variety of durians - D2, D24, Mao Shan Wang, Red Prawn, etc. You can buy durians with their shells intact (and unopened), or packed in styrofoam boxes. Some stalls have sitting areas for you to satisfy your craving on the spot! Often sold alongside mangosteens (fondly called the Queen of Fruits) as it is believed that you should eat mangosteens after eating durians to counteract the "heatiness" of durians.
