Last Updated on 2016-05-19 , 1:35 pm
Nothing says comfort food like a big clay pot full of steaming hot pork bone stew, or Bak Kut Teh. Having Bak Kut Teh is a social experience and often involves family and friends, chattering loudly around the table and having a good laugh. Bak Kut Teh is like that magical dish that brings people together.
Here are ten of the (arguably) best Bak Kut Teh outlets in KL and its surrounding areas:
Seng Huat Bak Kut Teh
It’s impossible to talk about Bak Kut Teh and not mention Seng Huat. Once you step into Klang, everyone you meet will definitely know about ‘that Bak Kut Teh stall under the bridge’. This is easily one of the oldest Bak Kut Teh establishments in Klang and is now being run by the 2nd generation owners (apparently they’re training up the 3rd generation there too!)
9, Jalan Besar, Klang.
Business hours : 7.30am – 12.30pm, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Restoran Bak Kut The Yap Eng
Located in Taman Sentosa Utama, Klang, the highlight here is definitely their dry Bak Kut Teh. Slices of fatty pork are marinated in the usual Bak Kut Teh herbs, but an extra step is added whereby they’re dished out and fried with dried chilies, cuttlefish and dark soy sauce, giving it a distinctly different taste compared to the usual soupy version.
2 Lorong Bendahara 20B, Jalan Taman Sentosa Utama, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Segambut, Kuala Lumpur
Tue – Sun: 08:30 – 14:30, 17:30 – 20:00 / Closed on Mon
Pao Xiang
Pao Xiang is definitely one of the most entrepreneurial of all the Klang Bak Kut Teh joints and have branched out to set up more than 10 franchises, even in Bangkok and Singapore. Their signature dish is a hunk of pork that has been tired in cotton string so that it maintains its shape throughout the lengthy cooking process. This result in extra tender meat and equally flavorful soup.
Check out their location and opening hours here
Nam Seng Bak Kut Teh
The soup here is definitely lighter and milder than those found in Klang, but what sets this restaurant apart is its extremely fast and friendly service. Expect your food to arrive within 5 to 10 minutes after ordering. Customers also get to pick from a wide variety of meats, whether fatty or lean, and they serve you mushrooms and taufu pok separately too.
No.31, Jalan 2/115C, Taman Kuchai Jaya, Jalan Kuchai Lama, Kuchai Lama, 58200
Weng Heong Bah Kut Teh
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Apart from all the usual pork stews, Weng Heong Is absolutely famous for its sea cucumber Bak Kut Teh dish. Huh? Sea cucumber can be made into Bak Kut Teh too? The answer is an absolute ‘yes’. You’ll be surprised how this usually slimy seafood soaks up all that great herbal soup, and tastes tender and juicy all at the same time.
No.28,30, Jalan 5, Kawasan 16, Taman Intan, Klang, 41300
Teluk Pulai (Pottery) Ba Kut Teh
Expect long lines if you visit this restaurant, as its one of the most famous and most established outlets in Klang. Long simmering broth is poured over pieces of pork meat and fresh lettuce, and served with steaming hot rice topped with fragrant fried shallots. It doesn’t get any better than this!
No 32, Jalan Batai Laut 5, Kawasan 16, Taman Intan, 41300 Klang.
7.30am – 3.30pm
Yap Chuan Bak Kut Teh
Yap Chuan is located in Puchong, and we can hear many people go “How can there be good Bak Kut Teh outside of Klang?” Well, your answer is right here at Yap Chuan. For those who like their Bak Kut Teh soup thick and dark, you can find this as well as a delicious version of the dry Bak Kut Teh. Have your meal with some ‘yau char kwai’ or fried dough fritters to soak up all that dark soupy goodness.
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53, Jalan BPU 2, Bandar Puchong Utama, 47100, Selangor
Ah Her Bak Kut Teh
Here’s yet another bigwig in the Klang Bak Kut Teh scene. This time, they’re well known for their extremely thick and rich broth. It’s so thick that they ration each portion for each customer, and you’ll have to order an extra serving of rice if you want more broth. However that’s a small price to pay as you’ll never taste Bak Kut Teh soup quite like this anywhere else.
Jalan Chinniah, Bandar Baru Pandamaran, Port Klang, 42000
Fatty Bak Kut Teh
Fatty Bak Kut Teh is easy to miss as it shares a shop lot with two other stalls selling steamed fish head and a Tai Chow. It’s actually just a few door away from Scott’s Garden in Jalan Klang Lama, and many people come here for a comforting fix after having a few drinks at one of its many bars. Check out their wine stewed chicken, which is also a best seller.
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Ah Tao Seafood Bak Kut Teh
Ah Tao offers so many twists on the traditional pot of Bak Kut Teh, you wouldn’t know where to start. For instance, they offer Bak Kut Teh with prawns, fish and crabs, as well as a spicy Bak Kut Teh option with slices of cili padi for that extra zing! If you’re really adventurous, go for the spicy seafood Bak Kut Teh, which is bound to take your senses on a ride!
35, Taman Mengkuang, Off Jalan Telok Pulai, 41100 Klang, Selangor
Mon – Sun: 7 am – 10.30 am
Top Image: Sean Pavone / Shutterstock.com
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