Best Bak Kut Teh in KL

Yu Yi serves BKT that is embedded with history. From a modest stall in 1984, YuYi has expanded to three restaurants. Their BKT is affordable but most importantly delicious. Their broth is light with a slightly sweet aftertaste as most teow chew style BKT are. Their meat is equally cut into similar sizes with fresh mushrooms and tofu. They also have a variety of sides to feed a family. Their sides include Yellow-Wine Chicken, Steamed Fish Head, Pepper Soup Stomach, Thick Soy Sauce Pork Leg, Sweet and Sour Pork Leg, and more!

Son In Bak Kut Teh is famously known to serve great innards in their BKT. This is a restaurant that looks humble and isn’t fancy what-so-ever as their BKT speaks as their best marketing tool. It’s affordable, tasty, and full of aroma. The meat and broth in the dish is average but at their price, it’s satisfying and let's just say, there won't be any left once you try it. The uniqueness of their BKT is the Chinese wine and ginger they put it in. Budget onlookers this one is for you! 

Nam Seng Bak Kut Teh is another great place to be if you're craving for pork. Quite amazingly, they're famed for their ribs instead of other cuts of meat. Just that alone in a bowl of piping hot soup somehow just makes everything a whole lot better. That is not to say that ribs are the only way to go, but it certainly is well worth the choice when you're choosing for your cut of meat. All and all, the broth poise a rich, sweet and delicate flavour while the pork pieces are all done to tender perfection.

Pao Xiang is widely known for their string tied meat and complex broths. Their BKT is full of flavours with varieties of mushrooms, dried toufu, fried toufu puffs, and more. This hearty dish has pork chunks that are chewy, flavourful and wonderful, especially on a rainy day. The great thing about Pao Xiang is the consistency of their food which has led to several branches today. You will almost always get the same delicious dish at the same size every time you visit them. A hearty meal for those willing!

Bak Kut Teh Kim Tek is a breakfast BKT restaurant in Kepong Indah that serves a thick, gelatinous claypot Bak Kut Teh that is worth waking up for. They are often packed as early as the shutters are open; their broths are cooked in large pots and have an intense meaty infused flavour. The sai kuat or also known as small bone, will practically fall off the bone at the slightest touch. For optimal joy to your palate, throw in Chinese crullers and fried bean curd cubes into the mix. Set your alarm and get up early for this as they start their daily operation at 5 in the morning!

In the heart of the city, Sun Fong offers a BKT experience with indoor and alfresco dining. Their layout is clean cut and welcoming, ideal for large gatherings. They are known to serve a killer pork kidney and meat with big portions. Something unique Sun Fong serves in their seafood bak kut teh, which is tasty and fresh compared to the traditional thick overpowering flavour of pork (Which we love!). Also, a host of sides that are vying for equal attention. The best part? They have free refills of their tasty broth!

Fatty BKT at Old Klang Road is one of those stalls you might miss if you’re driving by. Inside there are three stations that specialise in different food. There are stir-fried dishes, Cantonese-styled steamed fish head and bak kut teh. They open at 6pm and close at 5am. This would be the perfect place for those out for supper or trying to sober up. Their broth can be salty and should be eaten with rice. Order up their tender small intestines, wine chicken and pig's tail. A satisfying BKT experience.

There are plenty of things to savour in Imbi, and Ah Hee Bak Kut Teh is certainly one of them. On first glance, the restaurant may not look like much with its green signage and rather obscure looking interior. However, all that will change once you've tried out their bak kut teh. To start, the broth is nice and clear, though not translucent, it isn't as murky. Despite that, it still packs in a good amount of flavour which many other restaurant fails to deliver. A dry variant is also available, so just pick your poison.

Ban Lee Bak Kut Teh is one of the few 24-hour BKT joints and we absolutely love them for that. This is a wonderful place for a quick meal or casual dinner. Their BKT has a strong herbal taste with Chinese wine. Stuck in a dark alley, you still won’t miss their red sign board and a teeming crowd that welcomes you to this Kuala Lumpur comfort food. Their small and soft bones are tender but still has a good bite and its best devoured with regular condiments like Chinese crullers and tau fu pok. A great place for late eaters!

The Claypot Bak Kut Teh at The Barn certainly delivers in terms of aroma. When you first pop the lid off the pot, steam with the smell of stewed pork pieces in an aromatic herb stew base hits you instantly. In terms of ingredients, this bowl has kept it fairly simple, with pork ribs, three-layer pork pieces, lean meat and Chinese lettuce. As far as flavour is concerned, this pot of herbal porcine stew skews to a lighter flavour as opposed to the rich and heavy flavours that are commonplace with this dish. It is also great that the flavour of the soup has been absorbed by all the ingredients. On top of that, the pork is soft, tender and easy to pull off the bone.

Ka Ka Bak Kut Teh is known as one of the most popular BKT restaurants in Kepong. They have been unofficially crowned as the 'King of BKT' and they have a pretty solid reason to that. The thick, rich and savoury sauce with a minor herbal undertone works well with those who can't accept the herbal-ish essence, but still flavourful enough to pack a punch. It is also served with generous chunks of pork, according to what kind of cuts you enjoy most; be it fat, lean or mix. All and all, this is a great place to enjoy the dry-form bak kut teh.

Bak Kut Teh that will be made out fresh and good herbal smell. Meats involved in the soup are all meaty and bouncy when you bite in it too. This place will definitely be one of the best choice to try Bak Kut Teh at. 

Local Bak Kut Teh that serves not only pork but also chicken. Soup is flavorful with herbal smell and the meats they serve in each pot is generous enough. Give it a try!

Ever heard of cheese bak kut teh? Your first thought was probably “ewww”. Well you’ve had your doubts but it’s time to take the big leap and check it out! B.A.J Cafe serves a hearty plate of sizzling gooey cheese bak kut teh! Located at Setapak, B.A.J cafe has been a hit amongst local patros!