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Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh
349 Jurong East Ave 1, #01-1215, Singapore 600349
Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh serves Chinese cuisine in Jurong East, specializing in the traditional herbal pork rib soup that gives the restaurant its name. Located at 349 Jurong East Ave 1, this mid-range spot draws regular customers who appreciate its straightforward approach to the classic dish.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 2 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 19 Oct 2026
Our take: Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh offers a distinct Teochew-style bak kut teh, characterized by its mellow, less-peppery broth.
We think this makes it a strong contender for those who find the peppery kick of other BKTs too aggressive.
The pork ribs are consistently praised for being tender and falling off the bone, even in the smaller $7.50 portion which includes four substantial pieces.
The self-service soup refills are a definite plus, and the braised preserved vegetables (mei cai) and beancurd skin (dou zhi) are highlighted as excellent accompaniments, with the mei cai noted for its balanced sweetness and non-mushy texture.
However, some feedback indicates that the broth might be too mild for those accustomed to a stronger peppery profile, and there have been isolated reports of dry liver or off-smelling intestines in mixed platters.
We'd recommend focusing on the signature pork ribs.
This is a reliable spot for a comforting, traditional meal.
Signature
Pork Ribs Soup (Bak Kut Teh)
Best time
Early morning for breakfast
Wait time
Up to 20 minutes during peak hours
Price
$$ ($7.50 - $9.90/person)
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh is highly praised for its mellow Teochew-style broth, which balances white pepper and garlic without being overpowering, and its exceptionally tender, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs.
Customers also appreciate the flavorful side dishes like braised preserved vegetables and beancurd skin, as well as the value for money, generous portions, and self-service soup refills.
However, some find the soup too mild and less peppery than desired, and there are occasional complaints about the quality of offal, such as hard liver or unappetizing intestines.
Google Reviews
This neighborhood stall has been holding down the fort for 41 years, and one bite of their pork ribs explains exactly why they have multiple Michelin Bib Gourmands on the wall. Joo Siah Bak Koot Teh:…
I got 4 big pieces of tender pork ribs in the small bak kut teh that I ordered. At $7.50 it's value for money and you can self service refill the soup from the small pots at the stall. The bean curd s…
Friendly service. The soup was very delicious. However, the meat were rather disappointing - liver was hard and dry while the intestine and kidney didn’t smell good.
Braved more than an hour long bus commute for a satisfying early BKT breakfast. Located in a laid back neighbourhood that's a 4 minute walk from the bus stop. It's along the same row as Richie's Curry…
Ordered pork rib for $7, rice 70¢ and preserve vege for $1. Wait time was around 20min. Pro Preserve vege. Serving size is large. Pretty mild but hits the spot. Goes super well with the rice. Pork r…
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