The 6 Best Bak Kut Teh Shops in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 6 picks

The best bak kut teh in Singapore in 2026 is Song Fa on New Bridge Road, Ng Ah Sio on Rangoon Road and Ya Hua on Keppel Road for peppery Teochew soup, plus Sin Heng on Joo Chiat Road for darker Hokkien-style claypot. Joo Siah in Jurong East and Founder at Balestier are strong picks too.

Bak kut teh ("pork bone tea") is pork ribs simmered for hours in a broth that is either peppery and garlicky (the Teochew style most Singapore shops serve) or darker, herbal and soy-based (the Hokkien style, often served in a claypot). It is eaten with rice, you tiao (fried dough) and a small dish of chopped chilli in dark soy, and soup refills are usually offered. Bowls start at around S$9–12 in shops, with GST and sometimes service charge on top. Bak kut teh is a pork dish, so none of these shops is halal.

1. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh — Clarke Quay, New Bridge Road, Chinatown

The best-known name in bak kut teh, with a peppery Teochew soup and refills.

$$ Mid-range

Song Fa's flagship on New Bridge Road is the shop most visitors head to, with a garlicky, moderately peppery Teochew soup. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 Bib Gourmand selection.

The flagship is open daily from 9.30am to 9.30pm. Song Fa also has outlets in malls and at Jewel Changi Airport, but the New Bridge Road shop is the one to know.

Good to know: Order a bowl of pork ribs soup with you tiao and rice; the soup can be topped up.

11 New Bridge Road, #01-01, Singapore 059383

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2. Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh — Rangoon Road, Farrer Park, Little India

A strongly peppery Teochew bowl on Rangoon Road, with clearly listed prices.

$$ Mid-range

Ng Ah Sio, on Rangoon Road near Farrer Park, serves one of the more strongly peppery Teochew soups in Singapore. Classic pork ribs soup is around S$9.80, with higher-priced premium cuts, before service charge and GST.

The Rangoon Road shop is open daily from about 9am to 9pm. Ng Ah Sio also has outlets at Tai Seng and Clarke Quay Central.

Good to know: The Clarke Quay Central branch opens later in the evening than Rangoon Road.

208 Rangoon Road, Singapore 218453

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3. Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh — Tanjong Pagar, Keppel Road, Chinatown

A 1973 family shop and one of the few bak kut teh places open from early morning.

$$ Mid-range

Ya Hua was founded in 1973 by Madam Gwee Peck Hua and serves a peppery, silky Teochew-style soup. The Keppel Road outlet in PSA Tanjong Pagar Complex opens at about 7am, making it a rare breakfast option.

It is closed on Mondays and open until about 11pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Hours online have changed over time, so check before a late visit.

Good to know: Closed Mondays. Go at 7am for the quietest bowl.

PSA Tanjong Pagar Complex, 7 Keppel Road, Singapore 089053

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4. Founder Bak Kut Teh — Balestier

A peppery Teochew shop on Balestier Road that stays open until midnight.

$$ Mid-range

Founder serves a pepper-forward Teochew bak kut teh, with the signature bowl at around S$10 and a cheaper "popularity" bowl at about S$8, according to its ordering site. It also sells claypot dry bak kut teh sets.

The Balestier shop is open daily from about 11.45am to midnight and closed on Tuesdays. Founder also has outlets at Hotel Boss and The Bedok Marketplace.

Good to know: A good pick for a late meal after a Balestier walk. Closed Tuesdays.

347 Balestier Road, Singapore 329777

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5. Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh — Joo Chiat, Katong

A darker, herbal Hokkien-style claypot bak kut teh on Joo Chiat Road.

$$ Mid-range

Sin Heng serves Hokkien-style bak kut teh in a claypot, with a darker, soy-based, less peppery broth. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 Bib Gourmand selection.

Claypots come in four sharing sizes, from about S$10 for the smallest to roughly S$38–40 for the largest. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from about 10am and closed on Mondays.

Good to know: Closing time varies by source; call ahead for a late dinner.

439 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427652

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6. Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh — Jurong East

A pepper-forward Teochew bowl at a Jurong East food centre, on Michelin's 2026 Bib Gourmand list.

$ Budget

Joo Siah is a food-centre stall serving a peppery Teochew soup. It is listed in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 Bib Gourmand selection and appeared in earlier editions.

Be careful with the address: the stall is at Kai Xiang Food Centre, not Yuhua Market & Hawker Centre at Block 347, which is often cited by mistake. Check opening days before travelling.

Good to know: Go to Block 349 (Kai Xiang Food Centre), not 347.

Kai Xiang Food Centre, 349 Jurong East Avenue 1, Singapore 600349

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Teochew and Hokkien bak kut teh?

Teochew bak kut teh has a clear, peppery, garlicky soup. Hokkien (Klang-style) is darker and richer, simmered with soy sauce and herbs and often served in a claypot, as at Sin Heng on Joo Chiat Road.

Which bak kut teh shops are Michelin-recognised?

Song Fa (New Bridge Road), Joo Siah and Sin Heng Claypot appear in the Michelin Guide Singapore 2026 Bib Gourmand list.

How much does bak kut teh cost in Singapore?

Roughly S$9–13 for a basic bowl at shops such as Ng Ah Sio and Founder, and around S$6–8 at neighbourhood kopitiam stalls. Claypot sets at Sin Heng start at around S$10 for a small pot. Treat prices as a guide.

Can I eat bak kut teh for breakfast or late at night?

Ya Hua's Keppel Road outlet opens at about 7am and Founder's Balestier shop stays open until about midnight. Check each shop's closed day before you go.

What other Singapore dishes should I try?

See our best chicken rice, best chilli crab and best hawker centres guides.

1. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh — Clarke Quay, New Bridge Road, Chinatown

2. Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh — Rangoon Road, Farrer Park, Little India

3. Ya Hua Bak Kut Teh — Tanjong Pagar, Keppel Road, Chinatown

4. Founder Bak Kut Teh — Balestier

5. Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh — Joo Chiat, Katong

6. Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh — Jurong East

Frequently asked questions

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