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Xin Ming Road Bak Kut Teh
36 Sin Ming Dr, Singapore 575710
Xin Ming Road Bak Kut Teh is a cafe in Bishan serving traditional bak kut teh, located at 36 Sin Ming Drive. The spot has drawn feedback from over 160 diners and holds a 3.9 rating on Google.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 70 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: Xin Ming Road Bak Kut Teh offers a peppery, Teochew-style bak kut teh that has garnered a loyal following, particularly for its tender pork ribs and well-handled offal like kidney and trotters.
We note a consistent appreciation for the soup's clear, peppery, and aromatic profile.
The $12 Bak Kut Teh is often cited as a generous portion, with some finding the overall meal, including sides, to be affordable at around $15.
However, there's a clear division in sentiment regarding pricing and service.
While some reviewers praise the value, others find it pricey for an industrial estate location and report negative interactions with the owner.
We also see conflicting reports on the tenderness of the pork ribs, with some finding them soft and others overcooked.
We think the experience here can be inconsistent, but the core Bak Kut Teh and its side dishes generally receive positive marks for taste and authenticity.
Best for those seeking a traditional peppery BKT and willing to visit during off-peak hours to potentially avoid service issues.
Signature
Bak Kut Teh
Best time
off-peak hours
Price
$$ ($12-15/person)
Score: 70 · 5 sources
What customers say
Xin Ming Road Bak Kut Teh receives mixed but generally positive feedback, with customers praising the authentic peppery Teochew-style soup and tender meats like kidney and trotters.
While some find the prices affordable and portions generous, others consider it pricey for its industrial estate location and report issues with overcooked pork ribs.
Service quality is a notable point of contention, with some experiencing rudeness from the female owner.
Google Reviews
Very rude female owner - I brought my bowl from my table to get a top up of the spicy BKT soup, but she was very unwilling to give me, even though my table had a few people who were eating from her st…
Came by to support this auntie’s BKT after hearing many good reviews from fellow BKT fans. Honestly, I didn’t know about this place at all until a recent gathering where people kept talking about it —…
When i reach there about 2:15pm they almost closed for the day, lucky still have some balance. Ordered $5 portion. Duck meat are tender and flavourful. Best time to go there is 12pm.
Came back to support this old school stall now run by the lady Boss. Quiet morning before lunch crowds come in. Ordered their signature Bak Kut Teh and salted vegetables to go along with the warm whit…
Authentic Singapore peppery Bakuteh. $12.00 for pretty big portion. Meat is good, chewy and aromatic fully infused the soup base. Soup is clear peppery and appetising. The lady boss working hard. Enjo…
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