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In Singapore the Teochew style rules: pork ribs simmered in a clear, garlicky broth fierce with white pepper, with free soup refills. Eaten with rice, youtiao and a pot of tea, it's comfort food morning or night.

Chinese · $$$01

Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Peppery pork-rib soup, a Singaporean comfort bowl.

Clarke Quay · Restaurant · S$15–25

Chinese · $$02

Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup

Peppery Teochew bak kut teh with free soup refills.

Tiong Bahru · Restaurant · S$10–15

Chinese · $$03

Founder Bak Kut Teh

Peppery pork-rib soup beloved by celebrities.

Balestier · Restaurant · S$10–15

Chinese · $$04

Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh

A Rangoon Road legend in the peppery Teochew style.

Balestier · Restaurant · S$10–15