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Legendary Bak Kut Teh (South Bridge)
46 S Bridge Rd, Singapore 058679
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 75 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Legendary Bak Kut Teh on South Bridge Road serves a peppery, garlicky, and clear Singapore-style bak kut teh soup that many find satisfying.
The soup is refillable and comes piping hot, with pork that is often described as fall-off-the-bone tender.
While some praise the premium meat and find it superior to competitors like Song Fa, others note that the short ribs, while tender, might lack a truly punchy flavor.
Sides like tau pok are well-regarded for being nicely braised, but the you tiao can be inconsistent, sometimes praised for its crispness and fluffiness, and other times criticized for being too oily.
Pig kidney soup has also been noted to develop a gamey taste as it cools.
Service is consistently highlighted as attentive, friendly, and thoughtful, with staff proactively refilling soup.
The restaurant has an authentic vibe with celebrity photos, though it can be small, making it less ideal for very large groups.
We think it's a solid option for those who prefer a peppery, lighter soup base, and the attentive service is a definite plus.
Worth the wait if you're in the area and craving this style of BKT.
Signature
peppery bak kut teh soup
Wait time
worth the wait and queue
Price
$$ (moderate)
Score: 75 · 5 sources
What customers say
Legendary Bak Kut Teh (South Bridge) generally receives positive feedback for its peppery, refillable soup and tender pork, often preferred over competitors like Song Fa.
While some side dishes like you tiao can be inconsistent (either too oily or perfectly crispy), and the pig kidney soup can become gamey when cool, the attentive and friendly staff consistently enhance the dining experience.
The restaurant's authentic ambiance and celebrity photos are also noted positively, though prices are considered higher than other BKT spots.
Google Reviews
We ordered the pig kidney soup and pork slices soup, with sides of you tiao, tau pok and lettuce to complete the meal. The soup were the peppery kind, which is slightly spicy and best enjoyed hot. On…
Singapore-style bakuteh, which is more like a peppery soup to us Malaysians. Even though it is not served in a claypot, it came piping hot and the soup is refillable. The soup was good, clear, pepper…
I prefer this version of pepper soup and it’s so much better than Song Fa. Must try! Meat is premium, other dishes are good too. It’s worth the wait n Q. Very happy I decided to try this place.
"I had the chance to try Legendary Bak Kut Teh, and while the experience overall was enjoyable, the real star of the meal was definitely the you tiao. It was perfectly crispy on the outside, light and…
Another Bak Kut Teh option is this one near San Francisco at Clarke Quay. This lighter soup base is ideal for those who prefer milder flavours and I’d personally choose it. However, the store is quit…
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