There are two types of people in this world — the ones who prefer peppery bak kut teh and the ones who prefer the herbal version. There’s no sitting on the fence for this one. It’s all about personal preference.

Whatever it is, this soupy dish just seems to have this magical ability to kick start your appetite, even if you weren’t hungry in the first place. And one of the best parts of bak kut teh isn’t even the dish itself, it’s the side dishes that come along with it. Preserved vegetables, vinegar pig trotters and braised intestines — all part of the package.

We’ve compiled this guide of 15 bak kut teh places in Singapore that are offering islandwide delivery during this period.

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BALESTIER BAK KUT TEH

Balestier Bak Kut Teh has seen generations of customers faithfully patronising them for their solid peppery broth. They’ve become so popular that even tourists recognise this name.

If you stay within 2km of them, congratulations! You get to enjoy free delivery with a minimum order of S$10. For areas beyond a 2km radius, there’ll be a delivery fee of S$5 to S$10. But you’ll get free delivery if you spend S$60 and above!

Contact +65 6258 8159 for orders between 12pm to 12am and +65 6951 4798 for orders between 12am to 5am.

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FOUNDER BAK KUT TEH

One of the most popular bak kut teh restaurants in Singapore, Founder Bak Kut Teh has really made quite a name for itself over the years. Just look at the mosaic of celebrity photographs plastered across the walls of their shops and you’ll know.

Their peppery broth has got a feisty kick to it, perfectly complementing the fork-tender ribs.

Enjoy free delivery islandwide with a minimum spending of just S$30. Place your orders at least one day in advance to secure your slots.

WhatsApp +65 8896 5136 to order.

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HONG JI BAK KUT TEH

If you’re looking for claypot-style herbal bak kut teh, you’ve hit the jackpot. Hong Ji’s Claypot Bak Kut Teh comes packed with ingredients, all drowning in a mildly herbal broth.

Lunch delivery is from 11.30am to 1pm while dinner delivery is from 5.30pm to 8pm. Do order at least 1 to 2 hours in advance. There is a minimum order of S$20 and delivery fees range from S$8 to S$12, depending on distance.

WhatsApp or call +65 9799 2614 to order.

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JIA BIN KLANG BAK KUT TEH

Have you ever had Malaysian bak kut teh? Well, Jia Bin Klang Bak Kut Teh is a good place to start. Their Klang-style bak kut teh looks dangerously herbal, but is actually really gentle on the palate and slightly sweet.

For something a little different, their Dry Bak Kut Teh is not to be missed. Mixed pork cuts, dried cuttlefish and other ingredients are stir-fried in their signature broth — really good stuff.

Hit a minimum spending of S$58 and enjoy islandwide delivery with a flat fee of S$5.

Call or WhatsApp +65 9140 8228 to order.

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JOO SIAH BAK KOOT TEH

You just can’t go wrong with flavourful peppery broth and fall-off-the-bone ribs. And that’s exactly Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh’s forte. They also offer crowd favourites such as Braised Pork Belly and Braised Pork Leg.

If you stay in Jurong East, Jurong West, Taman Jurong or Boon Lay, you get to enjoy free lunch (11am – 12pm) and dinner delivery (5pm – 6pm). Simply hit a minimum spending of S$15.

For other areas, islandwide delivery is available with a minimum order of S$30. Delivery fee ranges from S$4 to S$10, depending on distance.

They’re closed on Mondays.

WhatsApp +65 9111 8129 to order.

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KAM PAR CLAYPOT BAK KUT TEH & CHICKEN RICE

Kill two birds with one stone by ordering from Kam Par, which offers both claypot bak kut teh and claypot chicken rice. Rich broth in one hand and sizzling rice in the other — ah, what a life.

Delivery is available from 9am to 8.30pm daily. For deliveries to the West area (Teck Whye, Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Gombak, Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang), there is a minimum order of S$10 with a delivery fee of S$3. Hit S$40 and you get free delivery!

For delivery to other areas, do order one day in advance. Delivery fee will be advised.

Contact +65 9481 8480 to place your order. Alternatively, you can place your order via their order form here.

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KOON BAK KUT TEH

Bak kut teh and zi char dishes? We’re sold. Koon Bak Kut Teh’s menu is winning us over with its enticing variety. Think superior chicken stews, salted egg clams and even luncheon meat fries?!

If you want an easy fuss-free meal, you can opt for their bentos which range from Sesame Oil Chicken to Deep Fried Pork Belly.

There is a flat islandwide delivery fee of S$8.

Order via their Oddle platform here.

KOTA ZHENG ZONG BAK KUT TEH

This famous bak kut teh claypot restaurant from Johor Bahru cooks their soups over charcoal flames, promising full-bodied broths packed with flavour. Their signature Herbal Claypot Bak Kut Teh s stewed for at least an hour and a half, simmering with the essence of over 15 Chinese herbs.

Delivery is from 12pm to 9pm daily with customers given the options of lunch (12pm – 2pm) and dinner (5pm – 8pm) time slots. Delivery fees range from S$8 to S$12, depending on location. A minimum order of S$30 is required for delivery.

Order via their in-house form here.

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LEGENDARY BAK KUT TEH

Flaunting a pepper-style bak kut teh, Legendary Bak Kut Teh is founded upon long-standing recipes that’s been passed down generations. Fresh Indonesian pork is used to ensure clean-tasting broths free of any gaminess.

The deliver every day from 9am to 11pm. They’re offering free delivery to all customers who hit a minimum spending of S$60.

WhatsApp 65 +9645 0125 to order.

NG AH SIO BAK KUT TEH

One of our favourite bak kut teh restaurants in Singapore, Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh’s robust broth and premium ribs have been drawing the crowds for over 60 years.

Their delivery menu offers bak kut teh sets for hassle-free meals, catered to both solo diners and bigger families. Individual servings of various braised ingredients are also available.

Get 20% off all takeaway and self-collection orders at their Rangoon Road outlet!

Place your order via their Oddle platform here.

OUTRAM PARK YA HUA ROU GU CHA

Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha needs no introduction. This establishment has been featured extensively and everyone knows about their famous bak kut teh.

If you’re craving for a mean bowl of bak kut teh, you can count on them to do the job.

Order via their Oddle platform here.

OLD STREET BAK KUT TEH

Is it just us or is Old Street Bak Kut Teh in almost every shopping mall? Not that we’re complaining since it is so accessible.

We recommend going for their set meals which come with rice, youtiao and silky soft beancurd. Besides their bak kut teh, have a go at their range of zi char dishes too, from salted egg prawns to assam fish head.

Minimum order of S$50 is required for delivery. Delivery is available daily from 11 am to 9 pm.

Order via their in-house online platform here.

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RONG CHENG BAK KUT TEH

Meet the self-proclaimed bak kut teh establishment that pioneered the clear broth in Singapore, as well as loin ribs. But, not only that, they’re also the first shop we’ve come across to have udon bak kut teh!

That’s right, we’re talking Sanuki Udon flown in from Japan. Doughy noodles backed up by a strong broth — a genius combination.

Get your udon bak kut teh through their islandwide delivery service via GrabFood. Delivery charges vary with distance.

SONG FA BAK KUT TEH

If you didn’t already know, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh was the first bak kut teh establishment in Singapore to have been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Their delivery service is available from 10am – 8.30pm daily. Hit a minimum spending of S$30 for delivery which goes at a flat fee of S$3. Enjoy free delivery when your order hits S$50!

WhatsApp +65 9383 6049 to order. Or, you can order from them via their islandwide GrabFood delivery service. Delivery charges vary with distance.

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TUAN YUAN PORK RIBS SOUP

Opened by the same family behind Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha, Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup dishes out the same respectable standard of bak kut teh. Even if you’re on team herbal, Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup is sure to convert you. Their divinely tender ribs are every carnivore’s dream come true.

Enjoy S$5 off your first online delivery order with a minimum spend of S$50. Enter the code “TYBKT5” upon checkout. They’re also offering free delivery for orders above S$100!

Order via their online platform here.

We are really spoilt for choices when it comes to food in Singapore. Other than having brunch, kaya toast or dim sum with the family, there are also many people who enjoy having Bak Kut Teh (a must-try Singapore food) on a weekend morning.

The contenders for the best Bak Kut Teh in Singapore are: Founder Bak Kut Teh at Balestier road, Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh opposite the Central and of course, Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh at Rangoon road.

I was actually crazy enough to go there early in the morning just for Bak Kut Teh. Given that they are located at Rangoon road and my place is nowhere nearby, I think it was a great achievement that I was able to wake up to have Bak Kut Teh at 9am.

This was just the first stop of our best-of-Singapore-food-tour that day, and it was obvious from the picture that we over-ordered.

Between the five of us, we had a bowl of Bak Ku Teh each, and shared the preserved vegetables ($2), fried youtiao ($2), green vegetables caixin ($4), braised peanuts ($2), and braised pork trotters ($8). If you are a big fan of pig internal organs, Ng Ah Sio also has pig liver, pig kidney, pig intestine, pig tail, and pig skin on the menu.

When it comes to the main character of the show, they have both the pork ribs ($5.50) and spare ribs soup ($7.50). I think it really boils down to personal preference, but I like to go for spare ribs as they have a bit of fat which can make the meat more tender than the pork ribs.

Ng Ah Sio at Rangoon road is definitely one of the most popular Bak Kut Teh places in Singapore. Whilst the pork ribs in the strong peppery soup base were tasty, I am not sure if I will wake up and go all the way to Rangoon road just for Bak Kut Teh. The Pork Trotter was also not too bad, but it paled in comparison to the one that I had at Founder Bak Kut Teh.

Both Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Eating House and Founder Rou Gu Cha Restaurant have different supporters, the former only operates for breakfast till 2pm in the afternoon while the latter opens till late night 3am for supper.

Ng Ah Sio is the Bak Kut Teh restaurant that refused to serve Donald Tsang after their operating hours, so come early if you want to satisfy your Bak Kut Teh craving.

Which is your favourite place to have Bak Kut Teh on a weekend morning?

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Ng Ah Sio Pork Ribs Eating House
208 Rangoon Road, Singapore
Tel: +65 6291 4537
Tue–Sun: 6am – 2pm
(Closed on Mon)

// Ng Ah Sio has a stall at Rasapura Masters food court, Marina Bay Sands