For many Singaporeans, Chinese New Year is just not the same without bak kwa. Originating from China, bak kwa is essentially barbecued meat slices that are extremely fragrant and come with a hint of smokiness from the fire that is used to grill the meat jerky.

While we certainly do not need any special occasion just for eating bak kwa, this Chinese snack is especially popular during the Lunar New Year and that is when you will see long queues forming outside popular bak kwa shops such as Bee Cheng Hiang and Lim Chee Guan.

Confused about all the prices? Our Bak Kwa Price Index 2018 will give you an overview of the more popular Bak Kwa brands in Singapore. Happy feasting!

Photo Credit: Bee Cheng Hiang

#1 BEE CHENG HIANG

No doubt one of the more well-known bak kwa brands in Singapore, Bee Cheng Hiang is a household name many Singaporeans would recognise. Using only the highest quality when it comes to their ingredients sans any artificial add-ons, one can trust Bee Cheng Hiang to deliver scrumptious bak kwa all the time.

SLICED PORK – S$55/KG

MINCED PORK – S$53/KG

CHILLI PORK – S$57/KG

SLICED CHICKEN – S$55/KG

Bee Cheng Hiang
Multiple outlets islandwide
Tel: +65 6500 0888
Website: http://www.beechenghiang.com.sg

#2 BEE KIM HENG

Operating a small shop in People’s Park Food Centre, Bee Kim Heng is an underrated bak kwa shop to visit for the same festive treats without the snaking queues. The owner, Mr Teo Ah Thin who is in his early 80s has been running the stall for almost five decades. Till today, he grills the bak kwa himself to ensure the same level of consistency.

SLICED PORK – S$50/KG

CHILLI – S$60/KG

Bee Kim Heng
Blk 32 New Market Road
#01-1010 People’s Park Food Centre
Singapore 050032
Tel: +65 6535 0735
Daily: 9.30am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Photo Credit: Fragrance

#3 FRAGRANCE

Fragrance started off with humble beginnings in 1965 as a humble bak kwa stall. Since then, the brand had grown to be now of the largest bak kwa chains in Singapore with outlets all over the island and even in Malaysia. Their bak kwa comes with a mixture of marinades made from Chinese herbs to produce what they are best known for—a fragrant aroma.

HQ Prices

SLICED PORK – S$42/KG

MINCED PORK – S$24/KG

CHILLI – S$35/KG

SLICED CHICKEN – S$44/KG

Fragrance
Multiple outlets islandwide
Tel: +65 6257 8608
Website: http://www.fragrance.com.sg

#4 HU ZHEN LONG

There are currently two Hu Zhen Long outlets in Singapore—their main shop is conveniently located at Sago street while another branch can be found along South Bridge Road. This family business is managed by the founder’s descendants so the traditional recipes are kept to preserve the taste.

SLICED PORK – S$54-58/KG

MINCED PORK – S$45-50/KG

CHILLI – S$56-58/KG

SLICED LOBSTER – S$80/KG

Hu Zhen Long
14 Sago Street
Singapore 059015
Tel: +65 6324 5825
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Photo Credit: Kim Hock Seng

#5 KIM HOCK SENG BAK KWA

The success of Kim Hock Seng is largely attributed to the owner’s persistence in using only charcoal fire for grilling, which makes their bak kwa more aromatic and fragrant. Run by a couple, Kim Hock Seng has been in operations at Keong Saik Road for decades and they are still committed to offering only the best to keep loyal customers coming back for more.

SLICED PORK – S$48-54/KG

MINCED PORK – S$44-48/KG

CHILLI – S$52-58/KG

SLICED CHICKEN – S$56/KG

Kim Hock Seng Bak Kwa
570 Geylang Road
Singapore 389515
Tel: +65 6221 4882
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Aljunied

Photo Credit: Kim Hua Guan

#6 KIM HUA GUAN

Ranking among the bak kwa greats in Singapore is a name that is not unfamiliar to the locals—Kim Hua Guan. Having been around for more than 50 years, Kim Hua Guan is one of the top picks when people think of bak kwa. Do not be surprised to be greeted with a queue if you are intending to make our way down for a bag of their savoury bak kwa.

SLICED PORK – S$58/KG

MINCED PORK – S$58/KG

CHILLI – S$64/KG

Kim Hua Guan
32 New Market Road
#01-1022, People’s Park Cooked Food Centre
Singapore
Tel: +65 9006 2026
Daily: 5am till sold out
Nearest Station: Chinatown

Photo Credit: Kim Joo Guan

#7 KIM JOO GUAN

You may have heard of bak kwa specialist Kim Joo Guan but did you know that they actually supplied five well-known bak kwa brands for more than 30 years? The family business kicked off in 1977 and you can find the usual bak kwa suspects such as traditional pok slice, chili pork slice and pork floss.

SLICED PORK – S$50/KG

GOLD COIN – S$48/KG

CHILLI PORK SLICE – S$52/KG

PREMIUM PORK BELLY – S$72/KG

Kim Joo Guan
257 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058806
Tel: +65 6225 5257
Daily: 9.30am – 8.30pm
Nearest Station: Telok Ayer

Photo Credit: chooyutshing

#8 LIM CHEE GUAN

Lim Chee Guan’s winding queue is legendary—it is almost as if getting in line for their savoury bak kwa is a rite of passage you have to go through before Chinese New Year. The bak kwa slices are cooked as you queue so you get them fresh and piping hot off the grill. Waiting time could be as long as 30 minutes or longer during peak hours so remember to get them early!

SLICED PORK – S$56/KG

GOLD COIN – S$50/KG

CHILLI – S$58/KG

SLICED CHICKEN – S$50/KG

Lim Chee Guan
203 New Bridge Road
Singapore 059429
Tel: +65 6933 7230
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown

#9 NEW EASTERN KIM TEE DRIED AND MINCED PORK

Residents of Serangoon Gardens would probably have tried the bak kwa from New Eastern Kim Tee. Their method of preparing bak kwa remains unchanged since the 1970s when the business first took off and the secret to their popularity lies in using charcoal ovens and stoves to achieve that char-grilled exterior.

SLICED PORK – S$52-60/KG

GOLD COIN – S$56-60/KG

CHILLI – S$54-60/KG

New Eastern Kim Tee Dried And Minced Pork
22 Maju Avenue
Singapore 556695
Tel: +65 6283 2829 / 9138 6665
Mon to Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 5.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Photo Credit: Lemon Film

#9 SANG HOCK GUAN

An unassuming bak kwa shop in Ang Mo Kio, Sang Hock Guan is a family-owned business that may not be as recognised as the other brands but has their own pool of loyal customers. In fact, their bak kwa is said to be comparable to the famous Lim Chee Guan! Well, you would have to make that judgment for yourself.

SLICED PORK – S$52/KG

CHILLI – S$54/KG

SLICED CHICKEN – S$54/KG

Sang Hock Guan
Block 163
#01-446 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4
Singapore 560163
Tel: +65 6458 7374
Daily: 9.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

Photo Credit: Siang Ge

#10 SIANG GE

Siang Ge takes pride in creating their own bak kwa recipes that will leave you satisfied till the very last bite. The company imports their meat all the way from Brazil and the kitchen is helmed by their head chef who has more than 20 years of experience in this industry.

SLICED PORK – S$42/KG

CHILLI – S$46/KG

SLICED CHICKEN – S$46/KG

GOLD COIN – S$46/KG

Siang Ge
275 Jalan Kayu
Singapore 799503
Tel: +65 6483 3368
Daily: 9am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Sengkang

#11 TUNG LOK

Many may not know, but TungLok flame-grill their own Pork Bak Kwa in very limited quantities. The sweet and savoury succulent meat has enough bite that comes with pleasant hints of smokiness. The all-time popular Classic Bak Kwa comes with an option of honey-glazed and spicy flavours (S$35+ per 500 grams).

SLICED PORK (HONEY GLAZED / SPICY) – S$70+/KG

TungLok Group
Multiple restaurants islandwide
Website: www.tunglok.com