Best bak kut teh in Klang

Frequently referred to as the ‘bak kut teh under the Batu Belah bridge’, Restoran Yik Heong is hidden among a row of construction factories at Jalan Meru (spot it by the yellow bamboo blinds).

Opened around nine years ago, this (relatively) newcomer to the scene is making a name for itself among northern Klangites as 31-year-old owner Brian Teh proves his chops with excellent broth and fine cuts of meat. You can also get dry bak kut teh and add-ons such as stir-fried lettuce and enoki mushrooms.

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Teck Teh is founded by Lee Boon Teh, the man who brought the recipe for bak kut (pork bone) to Klang. Currently run by third generation 59-year-old Lee Tong Choo, Teck Teh is where Klangites in the know trot to for their dose of nourishment in the morning.

Come here for its absolutely delicious dark and concentrated broth which contains just a touch of melted fat. Assembled with care, this is as traditional as it gets – broth, meat and fragrant scallion rice. To allow patrons to fully savour the flavours of the broth, Teck Teh keeps it simple and does away with the typical accompaniments of chopped cili padi and garlic.


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Lai Hing is more popularly known as ‘Samy’, which actually stands for ‘three beauties’ in Mandarin. It’s also their philosophy, having served up beautifully cooked broth, meat and rice for over 26 years. Lai Hing is famous for two things: the viscous herbal broth and tua kut (big bone), which you can gnaw on to your heart’s content.


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Most guides to Klang bak kut teh begin with Seng Huat (also famously referred to as the ‘bak kut teh under the Klang bridge’), and for good reason.

One of the earliest bak kut teh joints around, Seng Huat doles out traditional bowls of tender meat with aromatic broth. Mushrooms, tofu and yao char kuey are available upon request at this media darling. If possible, get a table under the bridge and have bak kut teh as the occasional train trundles by.


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Open for more than 20 years, Ah Her sits snugly atop the bak kut teh throne in most Klangites’ hearts. While it used to operate on the Pandamaran food street, we’re thankful that it has moved to its current location which isn’t as congested as its previous digs.

At Ah Her, you get the good stuff – choice cuts of meat in a puddle of rich and cloudy broth. Tip: for more broth, ask politely, or order another serving of rice.


Photo: Joyce Koh