Bak Kut Teh (Hokkien: 肉骨茶) is a Chinese soup popularly served in Malaysia and a number of its neighbouring countries. The name literally translates as "Meat Bone Tea" or "Pork Bone Tea Soup".
Ever wonder where is the origin of Bak Kut Teh? Some says it must be from Klang as this is where Bak Kut Teh is most famous in Malaysia. The other version was that Bak Kut Teh was invented by a gentleman from Quanzhou of the Fujian province in China. The secret recipe was passed to a friend who later went to Klang and became the first person to commercialise and sell Bak Kut Teh. The dish went on to become a famous dish and was copied and improved many times over, giving rise to the many different version of Bak Kut Teh in town.
According to A Koh Enterprise, the maker and marketer of A1 Bak Kut Teh spices, Bak Kut Teh was first introduced to this part of the world in the 19th century by Chinese workers from China provinces. Life was hard for these workers as they earn their livelihood by working as coolie and Bak Kut Teh was invented and sold to the coolie to boost their stamina.
I love Bak Kut Teh (not so good for my health though but who says good food are good for health!). As I goes round tasting Bak Kut Teh from different outlets, I'll share it.
Ever wonder where is the origin of Bak Kut Teh? Some says it must be from Klang as this is where Bak Kut Teh is most famous in Malaysia. The other version was that Bak Kut Teh was invented by a gentleman from Quanzhou of the Fujian province in China. The secret recipe was passed to a friend who later went to Klang and became the first person to commercialise and sell Bak Kut Teh. The dish went on to become a famous dish and was copied and improved many times over, giving rise to the many different version of Bak Kut Teh in town.
According to A Koh Enterprise, the maker and marketer of A1 Bak Kut Teh spices, Bak Kut Teh was first introduced to this part of the world in the 19th century by Chinese workers from China provinces. Life was hard for these workers as they earn their livelihood by working as coolie and Bak Kut Teh was invented and sold to the coolie to boost their stamina.
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| Yau Char Kuey |
Bak Kut Teh consists of meaty pork ribs simmered in a complex broth of herbs and spices. It is typically a famous morning meal with the Hokkien and Teochew. The usual side dishes that goes along with Bak Kut Teh are yau char kuey (Chinese crullers), tau pok, shitake mushroom, vegetables such as choy sum (Chinese Green) in oyster sauce and served with white rice and chinese tea. Soy sauce (usually light soy sauce, but dark soy sauce is also offered in some outlets) is preferred as a condiment, with which chopped chilli padi and minced garlic is taken together.
I love Bak Kut Teh (not so good for my health though but who says good food are good for health!). As I goes round tasting Bak Kut Teh from different outlets, I'll share it.
Foong Tak Seng Bak Kut Teh, Cheras. The shop is owned by one of my colleague's sister. The soup is very different from most other Bak Kut Teh as it is thicker and cloudy. Thumbs up for taste. 
Bak Kut Teh from Good Luck Restaurant in Taman Megah, PJ. The stall is run by a husband and wife team. The soup is lighter in color. Not too bad for taste but the quality fluctuates from time to time.
Bak Kut Teh from Restaurant Chuan Kee, Setapak. The shop is opposite Columbia Asia Hospital. The soup is also lighter in color. Thumbs up for taste.
Bak Kut Teh from The Taste (Bakuteh) at 31G, SS23/15 Taman SEA, 47400 Petaling JayaThe soup is dark in color, strong herbal taste. Okay for taste but super pricey. This bowl (with 3 rib bones) cost RM9.50. Disappointed because I was served rice that was not cooked properly on my first visit.
27H, Jalan Teluk Pulai,
41100 Klang, Selangor
GPS: 3.056111, 101.474167
TEL: 603 3373 3239
Thumbs up for taste. The meat comes in huge chunks, cooked to the degee of tenderness that's easy to eat. This pot of lean meat mixed with pig's stomach cost RM31.00 including a pot of Jasmine tea, 2 plates of oily rice and a plate of "yau char kuey".
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| Tua Kut from Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh |
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| Ah Sang Bak Kut Teh |
No 51, Jalan SSA/12, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
TEL: 603 78762299
Been going to this BKT place since I started work in J&J back in the 90's. It was our regular Friday lunch venue. Went back for BKT breakfast with some friends today and the taste is still the same as back then. Love the BKT here.Yum Yum.
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| Kheong Kee Bak Kut Teh |
My second time back to this restaurant. Wonder whether the quality has dropped or I've tasted better tasting BKT after the first visit?
Teo Chew Bak Kut Teh, 28 Jalan SS2/66, 47300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Contact No : 03-7875 2025
GPS Coordinate : N3 07.156 E101 37.223
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