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Xin Yue Lai Bak Kut Teh (Herbal Soup)

4.0(94)on Googlechinesebukit merah

11 Jalan Bukit Merah, #03-4462, Singapore 150011

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
BSolid

Score: 75 / 100

Food quality75
Value for money50

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 29 May 2026

Our take: Xin Yue Lai offers a distinctly Malaysian-style herbal bak kut teh experience in Singapore, with a strong emphasis on the Klang-style broth.

We see consistent praise for their Dry Bak Kut Teh, often described as fragrant, slightly spicy, and pairing well with rice.

The pork belly in the dry version is noted for its good flavour, though some find it on the fattier side.

The Ginger Wine Chicken is also highlighted as a tasty, less common Malaysian dish, though it can be salty by local standards.

The herbal Soup Bak Kut Teh receives mixed reviews; while some appreciate its thick, aromatic profile reminiscent of Klang, others find the pork bone flavour lacking, with the broth tasting predominantly of herbs and soy sauce.

A common thread is the saltiness, which some reviewers find authentic to Malaysian standards, while others perceive it as excessive.

We'd recommend focusing on the Dry Bak Kut Teh and the Ginger Wine Chicken for a more consistent experience.

Be mindful of the potential saltiness if you're not accustomed to Malaysian flavour profiles.

Verdict: Best for those seeking an authentic, robust Malaysian herbal bak kut teh, especially the dry version.

Skip the large set meals; individual orders seem to offer better value and quality.

Signature

Dry Bak Kut Teh

Score: 75 · 5 sources

What customers say

Xin Yue Lai Bak Kut Teh is praised for its authentic KL/Klang-style herbal Bak Kut Teh, particularly the rich and flavourful dry version with tender pork belly, which many find comparable to Malaysian originals.

While the ginger wine chicken is a popular and tasty offering, the soup Bak Kut Teh receives mixed reviews, with some finding it lacking in pork bone flavour.

Portions and value, especially for larger set menus, are areas of concern for some customers.

Authentic KL/Klang-style herbal Bak Kut TehFlavourful dry Bak Kut TehTender pork bellyInconsistent soup Bak Kut Teh flavourValue and portioning of set menus
60% positive20% neutral20% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★Junxian· 7 months ago

Pretty decent KL-style bak kut teh. Saw many reviews saying the food is too salty. Perhaps it's a tad saltier compared to Singaporean food, but I felt the level was quite authentic if compared to what…

★★★★Jonas Ng· 6 months ago

The star dishes were the dry Bak Kut Teh and the Soup Bak Kut Teh! The dry Bak Kut Teh’s flavour was fragrant and a hint of spicy that goes well with white rice. The soup was also herbal as stated in…

★★★★★Isaac Sam· 9 months ago

The broth is distinctly herbal, reminiscent of the rich, aromatic style found in Klang, Malaysia which is deeply flavourful and comforting. Each claypot dish is served piping hot, brimming with authen…

★★★★★Richard Lau· 11 months ago

Definitely one of the best herbal style Bak Kut Teh in Singapore! Must try both the soup version and the dry version. Very thick and herbal taste, with soft pork rib, pork belly, and meat balls! I lov…

★★★★★Kah Wang Tan· 11 months ago

We got the 8 pax set which come with a seafood pot instead of bak kut teh. It’s amusing that there’s no pork ribs in the pot and also funny that it comes with only 7 prawns instead of 8 when it’s a se…

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