Wong Ah Sai Bak Kut Teh - Singapore

Everybody knows Bak Kut Teh is originally from Malaysia, Singapore took it and made it their version. So as a Malaysian when you try this it’s normal for me to feel skeptical. Turns out I was wrong…. That peppery soup, Wow….. Thick, rich flavorful. Very very fragrant peppery soup I couldn’t stop drinking it. The ribs, Wow…. So tender it fell off the bone. It was really really really yummy!!!! This place really change my view on Singaporean food. I will be back!

Bak Kut Teh (SGD $20.50) Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh. . This famous brand still serves the same Chinese Teochew BKT broth from founder Ng Siak Hai's family reciepe hailing back to the 1950s. . Stewed with pork bones, cloves, old garlic, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and fresh peppercorns, their broth is punchy and strong, with robust peppery savoury spice flavour. . The premium pork ribs are decently large, and come off the bones easily. Has a slight meaty chew compared to elsewhere, with savoury sweet flavour. . The pickled mustard greens have a juicy crunch, with vegetal sweet salty flavour, complementing the grainy sweet notes of the fluffy white rice. . Fame and consistent quality don't come cheap though, as this is currently the most expensive bak kut teh around. With the added side dish of braised large intestines (SGD $8), total bill came up to SGD $28.50.

Overall felt that the food quality is good, retro enviroment vibe with olden days pictures hanging on wall, pour your own hot water to tea pot. The peppery soup has a hint of herb, there is a good amount of meat on the ribs, i like the pickled mustard leaves which is mildy sweet and not too salty. Items I didn't enjoy as much because they are kind of bland are the lettuce with garlic sauce and stewed mushrooms.

We went for lunch on 10-Jan the restaurant was not crowded at all. We got a table for two immediately, and our order of premium loin combo ribs was served quickly. The soup had very strong peppery taste. Services were good the waitresses went around topping the soup for every tables. Reasonably tender ribs but personally, I still preferred Song Fa Bak Kut Teh.

For me the best bak kut teh so far. The broth is just awesome! Not too herby but thick. Pepper is there but we know it’s not the main ingredient, the meat is tender and flavourful. The service is great! Love the place and definitely will came back. Highly recommended!!