Located along 107 Owen Rd, Heng Heng Bak Kwa Teh is an old-school eatery known for its traditional Bak Kwa Teh and steamed fish.

The famous eatery has been around for more than 30 years and it has garnered a loyal following over the years.

Other than its signature Bak Kut Teh (S$8), Heng Heng Bak Kut Teh also serves other dishes such as Pig’s Organs, Braised Intestines and Trotter, as well as vegetable soups in claypot.

You can also choose to add on abalones to your Bak Kut Teh.

They have a selection of fishes such as threadfin, pomfret and seabass, with prices ranging from S$20-S$50.

While the pork ribs were tender, the Bak Kut Teh broth was too light and mild for our liking.

The steamed fish, on the other hand, was the star with a tangy and flavourful sauce from the sour plum, tomato, sliced ginger, chilli, fermented soybeans and coriander.

There are not many such places left in Singapore and you should dine here to support them before they are gone forever.

Heng Heng Bak Kwa Teh
107 Owen Rd, Singapore 218914
7.30am – 2.30pm (except Tuesdays)

Eating out can be all fun and games but there are just those days when our legs just don’t feel like cooperating. All we want to do is just sprawl across our bed and cosy up with our favourite Netflix show.

Well, thank God for food delivery services. Whether you’re getting emotional over Crash Landing On You or at the edge of your seat watching Money Heist, you can always get grub served to you at your doorstep in minutes.

We’ve put together a list of 6 comfort foods to accompany your binge-watching sessions and where you can get them from. Take your pick from chewy Korean noodles to Japanese rice bowls!

#1 BAK KUT TEH

On those rainy days when you just want to snuggle up on the couch and get cosy with a hot bowl of soup, you can’t go wrong with bak kut teh. This comforting dish hits all the right spots with its rich herbal broth and fall-off-the-bone pork ribs.

Plus, delivering this dish to your house allows the ribs to stew a little longer, enriching the broth and tenderising the meat just a tad more.

If you’re craving this heartwarming dish, Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh has got your back. This Johor-based bak kut teh claypot restaurant cooks their soups over a charcoal flame, promising full-bodied herbal flavours.

Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh is available for delivery on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and Grabfood.

Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh
15A Lor Liput
Singapore 277730
Mon – Fri: 11am – 3.30pm, 5pm – 9.30pm
Sat: 11am – 10.30pm
Sun: 11am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Holland Village

#2 CUSTOMISABLE CHIRASHI BOWLS

Maybe you’re watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi and it’s triggering some Japanese food cravings. Whether it’s buttery cubes of sashimi or juicy beef, you’re itching for some Japanese fare. Well, grab your phone and navigate straight to Sora Boru.

This halal-certified restaurant serves up casual yet thoughtful Japanese eats, from customisable chirashi bowls to Japanese curries. And thanks to speedy delivery services, the food served at your doorstep will be as good as if you dined in there.

Sora Boru’s rice bowls are available for delivery on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and Grabfood.

Sora Boru
313 Orchard Rd, 313@Somerset, #B3-19/20
Singapore 238895
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri – Sat: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#3 FRIED CHICKEN

Crispy, golden and greasy — fried chicken is quite simply, magical. Taking a bite into a crackling, juicy drumstick after a long tiring day is the culinary equivalent of taking a shower on a sweltering afternoon. The best part about having fried chicken at home? You can eat as messily as you want without worrying about looking like a caveman in public.

For a satisfying fried chicken indulgence, look no further than Chir Chir. This chain restaurant does some seriously good Korean fried chicken, with quirky flavours such as mala and cream onion.

Chir Chir’s fried chicken is available for delivery on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and Grabfood.

313 Orchard Rd, #B3-04/05/06, 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel +65 6509 8364
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri – Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#4 GALBI-JJIM

If you’ve never had galbi-jjim before, you’re missing out. This Korean dish sees fall-off-the-bone beef short ribs braised in a rich, savoury sauce. Pairing perfectly with a bowl of steamed rice, this homely dish makes for a wholesome, fuss-free dinner.

And don’t worry, having this as a takeaway will only enhance its flavour as the meat sits longer in the delicious gravy. You can get this Korean classic from Masizzim or Hanok by Masizzim.

Both concepts are centred around delicious, authentic Korean cuisine — think bubbling cauldrons of rich stews and charred, crisp pancakes.

Masizzim’s galbi-jjim is available for delivery on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and Grabfood.

313 Orchard Rd, #B3-02, 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel +65 6509 5808
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#5 JJAMPONG & PIZZA

Playing like a soupy variation of Samyang noodles, jjampong is a type of Korean spicy noodle soup typically loaded with seafood and vegetables. Slurp up some chewy noodles while demolishing episodes of Running Man for the ultimate Friday night activity.

Nipong Naepong is ready to stuff you silly with their modern takes on jjampong and fusion pizza. Their menu sees a harmonious blend of Korean and Italian flavours, featuring dishes with the likes of creamy jjampong and kimchi risotto.

Nipong Naepong’s jjampong and pizza are available for delivery on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and Grabfood.

313 Orchard Road, #B3-03, 313@Somerset
Singapore 238895
Tel +65 6509 8364
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 9.30pm
Fri – Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Somerset

#6 TENDON DONBURI

If the Japanese were to share their longevity secrets with us, eating tendon donburi would probably not make it to the list. Anyhow, this sinful treat is to die for. ASMR-crispy tempura on a bed of perfectly cooked rice? We’re down. And, trust us, it isn’t going to get soggy on its way to your house.

Hit up Kogane Yama to get a fix of some scrumptious tendon donburi bowls. If you’re not craving fried foods, they also offer garlic fried rice and salmon salads.

Kogane Yama’s tendon donburi bowls are available for delivery on Deliveroo, Foodpanda and Grabfood.

200 Victoria St, #02-50, Bugis Junction
Singapore 188021
Sun – Thurs: 11am – 10pm
Fri – Sat: 11am – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

The delivery menus for all the six restaurants offer majority of the dine-in dishes, with the exception of those that are not recommended for transport.

You may have tried many different renditions of Bak Kut Tehs in Singapore – ones with herbal soup bases or ones with spicy white pepper stock. Well, for those who love this homey, heart-warming clay pot of soup, we have great news for you – Restoran Kota Zheng Zong Claypot Bak Kut Teh has opened in Singapore at Holland Village!

This popular Johor Bahru-based restaurant started from humble roots, beginning as a mere push-cart. With over 40 years of experience and cooking their special herbal Bak Kut Teh over a charcoal flame, they are undoubtedly one of the best Bak Kut Teh restaurants in Malaysia.

We had a taste of their dishes including their Signature Claypot Bak Kut Teh, Braised Pork Leg and their White Pepper Pig’s Maw Soup. Check out what are the dishes you can look forward to at the new Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh Singapore.

The broth at Kota Zeng Zong Bak Kut Teh is made with a secret blend of 18 spices and Chinese herbs, boiled for over an hour with offal including pork belly, tripe, tendons, ribs and innards. Once the pork is added, the broth is simmered for another hour to imbue the soup with umami from the meat.

Each part of the pork is removed from the main broth so it can be portioned out and added into each individual clay pot to order.

SIGNATURE CLAYPOT BAK KUT TEH

The Signature Claypot Bak Kut Teh is served according to the number of portions ordered. You can order the standard mix of Pork Rib, Pork Belly, Pork Tail and Pork Leg or choose any of the above to add into their signature herbal broth. Each clay pot is topped with a generous helping of Fried Beancurd Skin.

You can choose to add some Enoki Mushrooms, Button Mushrooms, extra Fried Beancurd Skin or intestines to the dish. It’s boiled over a charcoal fire till it’s bubbling vigorously, then served piping-hot to the table.

Our favourite of the pork cuts was the Pork Belly. The meat was fork-tender and the fat was super succulent and juicy. It added so much umami flavour to the broth as well!

If you prefer leaner meats, the Pork Rib would be your go-to. The absence of fat did not omit much flavour as the ribs were almost falling off the bone. Each rib had been infused with the broth so well that we couldn’t stop our chopsticks for seconds and thirds!

Less seen in Bak Kut Teh, especially in Singapore, would be the Pork Tail. This fatty part of the pork is a must-try. It has a chewy texture, offering a different mouthfeel compared to the rest of the meat portions. It also adds richness to the broth!

If you want extra flavour, you can add some Hua Diao (Chinese Rice Wine) or Martel Cordon Bleu to the broth. It may sound a little daunting but once the stronger kick of alcohol is boiled off, the faint aroma of wine is rather addictive. It adds such a different dimension to the Bak Kut Teh, pairing well with the 18-herb blend that makes up the broth.

BRAISED PORK LEG

If you’re a fan of deep-dark gravy and super indulgent pork trotter, Kota Zeng Zong Bak Kut Teh’s rendition of this dish will have your mouth watering. Thick cuts of pork leg are simmered in a soy-based gravy till they are impeccably tender and juicy. Just a few pokes with your chopsticks and the meat simply pulls apart.

What we loved about this dish was how delicious the gravy was. It was so rich, savoury and had a hint of sweetness that brought a great balance. The pork that was braised in this gravy had been thoroughly infused with the complex flavours.

This is a great dish to pair with rice – remember to soak the rice with that delectable gravy. Definitely a must-try when Kota Zeng Zong Bak Kut Teh opens in Singapore!

WHITE PEPPER PIG’S MAW SOUP

If you like peppery Bak Kut Teh broth, this is the soup for you. The soup is rich with that spicy pepper kick but it’s less fatty. Inside the soup are a mix of pig’s intestines, white cabbage, abalone and mushrooms.

While we liked the signature broth, this was a nice contrasting flavour and when enjoyed with rice, it’s super addictive too!

SIDE DISHES

Bak Kut Teh is never complete without some sides to cut through the fatty meat. Choose from an array of side dishes to complement your soup and rice.

Of course, with Bak Kut Teh always comes the You Tiao (fried dough fritter). These crispy bites soak up the rich soup so wonderfully and yet still hold that satisfying crunch! Bak Kut Teh would not be the same without a side of these.

Order a plate of fresh Vege (lettuce of leaf lettuce) topped with soy sauce, sesame oil and deep-fried shallots. It is the perfect green accompaniment to the braised meats and rice.

Something more unique is their version of Tau Kee which is somewhat of a cross between Tau Pok and Tau Kee. It’s super “QQ” and has a lot of flavours, soaking up the broth as you eat it alongside your Bak Kut Teh.

Our favourite side dish had to be the Spanish Mackerel Fish Otak. It differs from the Singapore otak you find as it’s twice as meaty and has actual fish chunks strewn inside the mildly sweet-and-spicy dish. It’s best eaten mashed into rice, mixed in with a little bit of the braised pork gravy!

We hope you’re excited for this new Bak Kut Teh store in town because we definitely can’t wait to have this special broth and tender pork again! It’s even better when you don’t have to cross the causeway just to have it!

Kota Zheng Zong Bak Kut Teh
15A Lor Liput
Singapore 277730
Nearest Station: Holland Village

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