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Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh
439 Joo Chiat Rd, Singapore 427652
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh is known for its herbal, non-peppery Bak Kut Teh, a distinct style from the more common peppery versions.
Many reviewers praise the freshness of the pork ribs, noting they are tender enough to fall off the bone.
The herbal soup is consistently highlighted as a strong point, with recommendations to pair it with mee sua or yam rice.
Side dishes like kailan and fried caipo egg also receive positive mentions.
However, some experiences suggest inconsistency, particularly with dishes cooked in the claypot.
The pork liver and kidney, while potentially delicious if eaten immediately, can become rubbery or overcooked due to the residual heat.
We also note that while the signature BKT has a peppery kick, the intestine version has been described as diluted.
Service is generally efficient, and parking is often available around 6 PM.
Overall, it's a solid option for those who prefer a herbal BKT, but be mindful of the claypot's effect on certain ingredients.
Best for a casual family dinner, not a special occasion.
Signature
Special Bak Kut Teh (non-peppery)
Best time
After 1:30 PM on weekends, or around 6 PM for dinner
Wait time
No queue after 1:30 PM on weekends
Price
$$ (Moderate)
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
Sin Heng Claypot Bak Koot Teh generally receives positive feedback for its black herbal soup Bak Kut Teh, with many praising the fresh, fall-off-the-bone pork ribs and the accompanying mee suan and yam rice.
However, some customers find certain dishes, like the pig trotters, not tender enough, and the claypot cooking method can lead to overcooked or rubbery offal.
Service is often described as friendly and fast, though a 1% service charge has caused minor annoyance.
Google Reviews
One of the best Bak Koot Teh in Singapore with black soup. The pork ribs are so fresh that it just simply felt off the bone. The soup was superb with the mee suan together with the fried fritter. Will…
It has a bib gourmand and an awesome reputation. Here’s our rating 5* for the herbal soup and the sauce on the pork liver/kidney 5* Kai Lan - just cooked well balanced flavour- the chef can cook 3* p…
Was there on a Saturday after 1.30pm and was able to get in immediately. No Q but not alot of tables inside and many were occupied. Ordered the signature bkt and the one w intestines, pig Trotter, sa…
Had dinner for family of 5, ordered special BKT and it’s really delicious. For those who preferred the non-pepper type, this is a must try. Their yam rice and mee sua are recommended to go with the B…
We ordered one small claypot bkt.. We don't like it.. We ordered hot kopi... what we were served with was lukewarm kopi.. errrrr The BKT quite tasteless.. Ya the pork ribs are big..
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