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Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha

4.2(1,699)on Google$$bukit merah

7 Keppel Rd, #01-05/07 PSA, Singapore 089053

Dine-inTakeout

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)Closed

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Queue wait80
Food quality80
Value for money60

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha is a long-standing establishment known for its peppery Teochew-style bak kut teh.

We find that the broth consistently delivers a bold, warming, and clean peppery flavour, which many reviewers highlight as a refreshing contrast to more herbal varieties.

The soup is refillable, a definite plus, especially when paired with the crispy you tiao, which, despite not always being served hot, maintains its crunch.

The Premium spare ribs (fat) come highly recommended for their tenderness.

While some find the soup robust and comforting, there are dissenting opinions noting a lack of depth in the broth and small rice portions for the price.

For instance, the spare ribs soup with rice is priced at $11.50, which some feel is steep given the portion size.

We'd suggest ordering the braised tau pok and peanuts to complement the meal.

Overall, it's a reliable spot for a peppery bak kut teh fix, particularly if you enjoy a lighter, less heavy broth.

Best for a satisfying, no-frills meal, especially on a Sunday afternoon when it's less crowded.

Signature

Premium spare ribs (fat)

Best time

Sunday afternoon (after 1pm)

Price

$$ ($15-25/person)

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Outram Park Ya Hua Rou Gu Cha is praised for its robust, peppery, and refillable bak kut teh soup, which many find comforting and satisfying, especially the premium spare ribs option.

While side dishes like crispy you tiao and braised peanuts are well-received, some customers find the soup occasionally lacking in depth or too salty, and portions, particularly rice, are considered small for the price.

The restaurant is noted for its no-frills dining experience and availability of tables during off-peak hours.

Peppery and refillable soupTender pork ribs (especially premium/fatty cuts)Crispy You Tiao (fried dough stick)Portion size and pricing concernsSoup consistency/flavor variability
80% positive0% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Jonathan Ha· 4 months ago

Came on a Sunday around 1300-1400. Plenty of free tables. Ordered the most basic dish: pork ribs soup with rice — and it hit just right. The peppery broth gave a bold (but refreshing?!) warming flavou…

★★★★★Yami lim· 3 months ago

Ordered: Premium spare ribs (fat) - highly recommend Spare ribs (lean) - should order fat instead of lean Pig tail soup - pig tail is nice but somehow the soup is a little too salty but overall a good…

★★★★★Chan T· 3 months ago

The soup and pork ribs were great. Vegetables menu OK, lot of fried onions on top. If you not a bog fan of it need to tell the staff who takes orders not to put it on. (Fresh lemonade is just a name,…

★★★★★Sg Hungry Ghost· 7 months ago

Had lunch here recently. The soup for the bak kut teh is nearly tasteless. There is a distinct aroma of white pepper–yes, but the soup itself does not carry any pork bone or white pepper flavour. It's…

★★★★★RACHEL NG· 4 months ago

A long-standing bak kut teh spot known for its peppery soup. The broth is robust and comforting, and there are many watercress vegetable options to go with the soup. A satisfying, no-frills meal.

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