Don’t let the name fool you. Bak Kut Teh or “Pork Bone Tea” is definitely not the kind of tea to be drunk at stiff parties or to complement pastries or cakes.
The four main ingredients of pork ribs, water, garlic and pepper, and sometimes herbs, make up the fragrant simmering broth. The peppery and flavour-rich soup that results from this simple yet potent combination makes a great meal at any time, and especially on a cold day.
Here are some you have to try.
Old Tiong Bahru Bak Kut Teh
The trick to a good bowl of bak kut teh is to let the flavours from the pork bones seep into the soup. Visit this stall from 11am to get the best of the soup and the you char kway or fried dough sticks.
Blk 58, Seng Poh Road, #01-31, Singapore 160058
Rong Cheng Bak Kut Teh
This second generation owned stall serves actual Chinese tea with their bak kut teh. Their version of the dish does not use soya sauce, resulting in a stronger pork flavour.
Midview City, Blk 26, Sin Ming Lane, #01-114/117, Singapore 573791 & Eng Ho Hup Coffeeshop, Blk 22, Sin Ming Road,
Singapore 570022
Founder Bak Kut Teh Restaurant
The owner of this restaurant named it Founder as he loved the dish so much that he created his own recipe. The soup here is on the peppery side.
154 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218431 & New Orchid Hotel, 347 Balestier Road, Singapore 329777
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
This one uses the tried and tested recipe of garlic and Sarawakian pepper. The pork ribs also fall off the bone. Yum…
11 New Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 059383 & UE BizHub East Unit, 6 Changi Business Park Avenue 1, #01-38, Singapore 486017
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