Best Bak Kut Teh in Kota Kinabalu

For a great assortment of authentic dishes, Man Li Hiong seems to be one of the favourites here in KK. Not only do they whip out an amazing assortment of dishes like the staple sayur manis and vinegar pork knuckle, but an irresistible line of bak kut teh holds a leading role too in the ensemble too. Prepared over some long hours, you will sure indulge yourself with glistening and melt-in-your-mouth ingredients in this devilishly scrumptious dish here. 

Sure, Klang’s bak kut teh has made a name not just in the peninsular, but surely a fathomable reputation in the Eastern shores too. Having said that, Pin Xiang is one establishment that has laced their bak kut teh with flavours and textures from the staple origin. Feast yourself with choices of light bak kut teh broth or a dry rendition, where both will feature tender and juicy pork meat. 

Haiyak! As the pots of bak kut teh make their way to your table, your stomach grumbles as you summon your inner kung fu to calm it down. The wait is truly worth it when the simmering aroma tingles your olfactory senses. The constantly warm broth and fresh meat binds together for what a bak kut teh should taste like, with its meat flaking off with each munch you take. 

As the lunch crowd disperse and the sun starts to faint, the blazing stoves ignite and start to boil pots and pots of herb infused broth. Fresh chunks and slivers of pork are tossed into the mix to create a mélange that will have you salivating just by sights. What better way to satiate your hunger with bak kut teh in an olden day kopitiam?

Sin Kee might seem like a generic bak kut teh shop, but the sudden flow of customers and groups when evening hits shows that it’s not just any run of the mill place. Putting together a good food and good service, it’s almost everything a customer can wish for, especially when piping hot pots of bak kut teh are on the line. Be it with soup or a fierier tinge of dry chilli, it will satiate your hunger. 

Being one of the more prominent bak kut teh places in Kota Kinabalu, Yu Kee is constantly thronged with customers after office hours; tourists are no exception when it comes to the crowd here. An assortment of cuts and slivers of pork meat lays the foundation on every table here, while binding together to create one delicious meal. One bite and your taste buds will be cuffed to the flavours and textures.