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BAK KUT TEH
Also known as: BKT, Bah Kut Teh, Pork Rib Tea
The Story
Pork ribs simmered in a complex herbal broth (Klang style is dark and thick; Teochew style is peppery).
Flavor Profile
Herbal, savory, and aromatic. Klang style has a slight medicinal bitterness balanced by sweet soy and pork fat.
Key Ingredients
Pork ribs, chinese herbs (star anise, cinnamon, dong quai, fennel), garlic, dark soy sauce, tofu puffs.
Did You Know?
Klang is the BKT capital. Usually eaten with Yau Char Kwai" (fried dough) and chinese tea to cut the grease."
Average Price
RM 16 - 28 (per pax)
Per serving
WHERE TO FIND IT
Explore the best spots across Penang serving authentic Bak Kut Teh
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
17 amazing places to try Bak Kut Teh
WEN HUA BAK KUT TEH ๅทด็ๆๅ่้ชจ่ถ
Address: 48, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Mei Chi Mei Bak Kut Teh
Address: 32, Jalan Anson, George Town, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Beng Heang Bak Kut Teh
Address: 554-S, Jalan Air Itam, Georgetown, 11400 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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88 Chinese Claypot (Old Winston Cafe)
Address: 35, Jalan Anson, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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่ๅคซๅญ่้ชจ่ถ (Lao Fu Zi Bak Kut Teh)
Address: 1273, Jln Paya Terubung, Bandar Baru Air Itam, 11600 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Hong Xiang Bak Kut Teh
Address: 88, Jln Macalister, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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