People often compare popular places in Delhi and Gurgaon, but not everyone agrees with those comparisons. One such comparison has now started a debate after a content creator shared his honest opinion about Gurgaon’s Galleria Market.
In an Instagram video, Alexander Balakrishnan said he could not understand why many people call Galleria Market the “Khan Market of Gurgaon.” While he admitted the two places have some similarities, he felt the overall experience was very different. His review quickly drew mixed reactions online.
He Wasn’t Impressed
In the caption of his post, Alexander wrote, “DONT HATE ME GUYSSSS.. like thoda hate allowed bass not zyada okay.”
At the start of the video, he explained why people often compare the two markets. “So, people tell me sometimes that Galleria Market is the Khan Market of Gurgaon. And I can see why they make that comparison. It’s an open-air, walkable kind of market,” he said.
However, he soon made it clear that he preferred Delhi’s Khan Market. Looking at the fountain inside Galleria Market, he joked, “Guys, I’m so sorry, but this fountain just is not it. Yeh koi sarkari talaab lag raha hai.”
He also criticised the seating area, saying, “These benches feel like… you know… I’m on a prison bench.”
He Prefers Delhi’s Vibe
Alexander said many Gurgaon residents had encouraged him to visit Galleria Market. Referring to those recommendations, he said, “All the Gurgaon people say, ‘You have to come to Galleria, it’s this amazing place. Bilkul Khan Market bhool jaoge.’”
But after spending time there, he felt Delhi offered a much better atmosphere. “Mujhe Delhi ka [usual hustle bustle] achha lagta hai. Mujhe kahin bhi chhod do. Even Khan… I’m not just some Khan Market person. Mujhe Delhi ki har jagah achhi lagti hai,” he said.
He ended the video by saying, “Yeh actually mein bahut hi wahiyat market hai.”
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Internet Shares Different Opinions
The video received a wide range of reactions from Instagram users. A person agreed with Alexander’s review and wrote, “Word! I was told by my friend-‘Wow, you haven’t gone to Galleria Market ever.’ You should definitely try it, and when I finally reached there, I was like, is this all? That’s it. What a waste of time and effort it was. Even the paths are broken so you can’t even walk, and there is no parking at all. It’s just a mess.”
Another user commented, “Couldn’t agree more!” A person added, “I agree! A comparison itself is unfair though.”
However, many people defended Galleria Market and said it should not be judged only by its appearance.
One user wrote, “Khan market me badbu ati hai and no sitting and i didn’t like Khan Market even the vibe is yukkk.” Another commented, “Khan Market is pretty average too.”
Someone else explained why Galleria remains popular among locals, writing, “When Gurgaon had nothing Galleria Market was there. It’s a hangout for anyone from seniors to youngsters. It’s a place to hang around. Ask people whose dull mood changes the moment they step in Galleria.”