Best Bak Kut Teh in Johor Bahru

Bak kut teh - a popular dish paired with rice, but also equally delicious eaten on its own. Literally translated as "meat bone tea", this Chinese dish is popularly thought to have originated in Klang and consists of pork ribs in a rich broth of herbs and spices simmered for hours. A number of other ingredients are added such as mushrooms , vegetables and dried tofu to turn it into a complete meal. The highlight of any bak kut teh is always the pork that has been braised and simmered until it is soft and tender while being permeated with the broth to infuse that complex herbal taste. The end result is a heavenly mix of delicious fatty and lean meat in a savoury broth. It’s no wonder Johorians can never get enough of it. Without further a do, here is a list of best recommended bak kut teh in JB for your reading (or eating) pleasure.

Kiang Kee

Kiang Kee has a gained a loyal following among patrons with their utmost delicious bak kut teh. The broth and meat are cooked above a charcoal stove upon ordering, ensuring both freshness and flavours are delivered. When relishing this clay pot dish, you will notice the pork comes off the bone with just a gentle tug, and how the broth is a harmonious blend of both sweet and savoury tastes.

Old Place

The idea of having something home-cooked is always heartwarming. Luckily for you, here at Old Place Bak Kut Teh, you can obtain exactly that. With a homey cooking style and recipe, you will certainly enjoy bowls of translucent and light broth. But don’t let the lack of visual deceive you; the tastes and flavours are full-on savoury and contain the natural sweetness from the tender pork ribs.

Hin Hock

This noteworthy bak kut teh place is not to be excluded from your bucket list. Having been in the business in JB for quite the time now, you can expect nothing less than skillfully prepared bak kut teh. The long and detailed braising and boiling process results in tender pork and melting fats in your mouth. This perfect partnership between the two components of the bak kut teh here is definitely a sell out.

Hwa Mei

Serving bak kut teh for half a century now, Hwa Mei definitely brings back the olden tastes by insisting on the usage of traditional charcoal cooking. Even the tea is boiled using this old-fashioned method. By doing so, the authentic and smoky flavours of the bak kut teh is preserved, giving you an exciting twist to this common dish. The broth is mild in saltiness and is done just right to accentuate the natural flavours of pork.

Soon Fatt Bak Kut Teh 顺发肉骨茶

This shop provides an air conditioned section for you to sit and enjoy your meal. Their bak kut teh is cooked with intense charcoal fire just before being sent out to their customers. To all the 'foo chuk' lovers, you should definitely order their spare ribs bak kut teh as you will find a claypot full of broth to be covered with a big chunk of 'foo chuk' upon ordering. The meat is tender and it has the fall-off-the-bone kind of consistency.