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BAK KUT TEH

Also known as: BKT, Bah Kut Teh, Pork Rib Tea

Bak Kut Teh
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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

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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

88 Chinese Claypot (Old Winston Cafe)

88 Chinese Claypot (Old Winston Cafe)

Address: 35, Jalan Anson, 10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Lucky Veggie Vegetarian Restaurant

Lucky Veggie Vegetarian Restaurant

Address: Taman Chai Leng, 13700 Perai, Penang, Malaysia

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jetty bak kut teh

Address: Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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ไธ€ๅฎถ่‚‰้ชจ่Œถ Pallet garden cafe
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ไธ€ๅฎถ่‚‰้ชจ่Œถ Pallet garden cafe

Address: 89, Lebuh Carnarvon, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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921 Bak Kut The

921 Bak Kut The

Address: 27, Jalan Nagor, George Town, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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WEN HUA BAK KUT TEH ๅทด็”Ÿๆ–‡ๅŒ–่‚‰้ชจ่Œถ
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WEN HUA BAK KUT TEH ๅทด็”Ÿๆ–‡ๅŒ–่‚‰้ชจ่Œถ

Address: 48, Pengkalan Weld, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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