Bak Kut Teh

Bak kut teh is one of the many dishes is subjective to one’s preference – some like it dark and herbal, some like it light and pepper, and some, a balance of herbal and sweetness. I tend to gravitate towards darker and more herbal bak kut teh broths in general…

I came across Da De Bak Kut Teh in SS14 Subang by chance, when I was on my way back from Penang after a work assignment. I was craving bak kut teh and Da De was one of the few options that were open that late at night. Since it…

The thought of having bak kut teh in the morning eludes me, as I for one cannot wake up early enough during the weekend for a dose of herbal goodness. But I do like the idea of eating what some folks in Klang claim to be “the best bak kut…

“BAK KUT TEH”. Three words that can spark debate and form circles in Klang. I’ve seen people argue over where to find the best bowl of bak kut teh in Klang – some only eat this herbal treat in porcelain bowls rather than claypot. Ah Her Bak Kut Teh has…

Bak Kut Teh is one of the many things one should try when visiting Malaysia – this concoction of herbal broth and pork cuts simmered for hours until the fats dissolve, making the broth concentrated and packed with flavour. A colleague of Jien highly recommends Nan Feng Bak Kut Teh…

Jien has a colleague who raves about Ah Foong Bak Kut Teh in Sunway – apparently, it’s one of the better bak kut teh options around their office vicinity. This bak kut teh shop is located along a row of shop lots in a housing area opposite Sunway Pyramid; pretty…

When I was in Japan last week, I couldn’t stop thinking about bak kut teh and how delicious it would taste when consumed during winter. This herbal pot of porky goodness is already tasty when eaten in scorching hot weather and what more, when it’s below zero degrees? This reminded…

Cheese seems to be the magic ingredients for everything these days – cheese fried chicken, cheesy cream soup, cheese with ramen and now, cheese with bak kut teh. Jien overheard (eavesdropped) a bunch of college students raving about the “damn nice and super awesome” cheese bak kut teh from B.A.J…

Bak Kut Teh means “meat bone tea”, a direct translation from Hokkien where different cuts of pork are simmered for hours in a broth laced with herbs and spices. I used to think there were two types of bak kut teh – the dark and thick version from Klang and…

Bak Kut Teh isn’t something I regularly indulge in – a ritual that is only possible if you happen to live in Klang, or near enough. So when I do make time for bak kut teh in Klang, I try and make sure I only get the best ones possible.…