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Song Fa bak kut teh is located opposite of Central mall and it's usually patronized by locals and tourists. The place can get crowded, so it's best to arrive early to get seats. A bowl of steaming hot bak kut teh costs about $6.50 for a small bowl. You can't miss out on the thick and tender pork ribs meat that pairs so well with black sauce and rice. The soup base is clear and peppery. Very fragrant, but not overwhelmingly herbal which leaves you wanting for more. It also pairs so well with the
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Song Fa bak kut teh is located opposite of Central mall and it's usually patronized by locals and tourists. The place can get crowded, so it's best to arrive early to get seats. A bowl of steaming hot bak kut teh costs about $6.50 for a small bowl. You can't miss out on the thick and tender pork ribs meat that pairs so well with black sauce and rice. The soup base is clear and peppery. Very fragrant, but not overwhelmingly herbal which leaves you wanting for more. It also pairs so well with the crispy you tiao, which you can order too. Thankfully, the soup can be refilled regularly. The staff are efficient and helpful, but it may be difficult to get their attention as they are so busy. I would also order a plate of local vegetable, Chye sim ($3.50). The portion is surprisingly generous and would definitely help make my meal a more healthy one
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Located at a prominent area just directly opposite Clarke quay mrt station, it was easy to find locate this bak kut the shop. Although, it was very packed during lunch hours but the staff was able to get us seated in after 10mins. I find that the soup was more a peppery kind rather than the herbal, however the meat was soft and tender to my liking. Another good point is that the soup is refillable. The pig trotter was nice but it has a lot of fats. Overall, it’s still worth a try.
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Located at a prominent area just directly opposite Clarke quay mrt station, it was easy to find locate this bak kut the shop. Although, it was very packed during lunch hours but the staff was able to get us seated in after 10mins. I find that the soup was more a peppery kind rather than the herbal, however the meat was soft and tender to my liking. Another good point is that the soup is refillable. The pig trotter was nice but it has a lot of fats. Overall, it’s still worth a try. [Review from mobile]
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overall good quality but not the best you can find in SG. more details and pics at http://www.eatprayflying.com/bak-kut-teh-review-song-fa-new-bridge-road/I can see why this is a tourist attraction - the decor of the place makes the place look historical, but cleaner version of course. It has a mezzanine where they put in fake windows that is reminiscence of Singapore’s humble shop houses of the past.The Bak Kut Teh is pepper-based (not herbal). We ordered the Premium Loin Ribs which were tender
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overall good quality but not the best you can find in SG.

more details and pics at http://www.eatprayflying.com/bak-kut-teh-review-song-fa-new-bridge-road/

I can see why this is a tourist attraction - the decor of the place makes the place look historical, but cleaner version of course. It has a mezzanine where they put in fake windows that is reminiscence of Singapore’s humble shop houses of the past.

The Bak Kut Teh is pepper-based (not herbal). We ordered the Premium Loin Ribs which were tender, good chewy texture and not too fatty. Enjoyed the soup as it was spicy but not till your tongue goes numb. W
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It's not all doom and gloom when you see a long queue forming outside Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, because they have apparently opened two outlets in the same vicinity, same area, same building. With very authentic traditions of sitting only on stools and a rather squeezy table, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh brings about one of the best pork bone tea soup in town that everybody loves. Everybody, even tourists.I hope the prices don't go up, and also you can say that you don't want the wet tissue (you have to pay f
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It's not all doom and gloom when you see a long queue forming outside Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, because they have apparently opened two outlets in the same vicinity, same area, same building. With very authentic traditions of sitting only on stools and a rather squeezy table, Song Fa Bak Kut Teh brings about one of the best pork bone tea soup in town that everybody loves. Everybody, even tourists.
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I hope the prices don't go up, and also you can say that you don't want the wet tissue (you have to pay for it) at the start. Payment is made right when the food is served.
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I ordered the $6.50 bowl, a lot of meat and it is very delicious! You can also order up to $1, $2 or $3 for You Tiao. The rice costs $0.50.
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Avoid peak hours if you can, but the turnover is rather quickly and they serve the food quite quickly. You can get free rounds of bak kut teh refill too.
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2013-08-14 74 views
Have always wanted to try this bak kut teh joint after seeing it always buzzling with people. There are 2 units for this joint along the shop huse, one is aircon setting while the other is not, prices wise they are the same. I always had the impression that this place serves the herbal version instead of the peppery one but i was wrong, they serve the pepper version as well. Ordered premium loin ribs which has more meat and also lean, braised pig trotters, groundnuts, kai lan and one you tiao. W
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Have always wanted to try this bak kut teh joint after seeing it always buzzling with people. There are 2 units for this joint along the shop huse, one is aircon setting while the other is not, prices wise they are the same. I always had the impression that this place serves the herbal version instead of the peppery one but i was wrong, they serve the pepper version as well. Ordered premium loin ribs which has more meat and also lean, braised pig trotters, groundnuts, kai lan and one you tiao. Wet tissue are at 20 cents each, also add 7% gst on top of your bill. I wouldn't say i'm entirely satisfied with this meal, maybe i had too much expectation, most of the dishes taste normal to me and i could not understand the reason behind the crowd. The soup is darker than most pepper version but it did not impress me enough.

But it does still hv the buzz of a old coffee house with option of drinking kungfu tea though i hardly see people doing it as most are younger working crowds diners.
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If you're looking for an authentic place to get your fix of ba ku the, Song Fa is the place to go. Located just opposite the Central shopping mall at Clark Quay, it's in a sufficiently accessible spot that isn't too far flung in the heartlands of Singapore. The joint itself looks like an ungraded version of the usual coffee shop stalls - with air conditioning and occupying up to 2 units at the corner of the building. They serve the usual soup with generous helpings of succulent meat with the de
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If you're looking for an authentic place to get your fix of ba ku the, Song Fa is the place to go. Located just opposite the Central shopping mall at Clark Quay, it's in a sufficiently accessible spot that isn't too far flung in the heartlands of Singapore. The joint itself looks like an ungraded version of the usual coffee shop stalls - with air conditioning and occupying up to 2 units at the corner of the building.

They serve the usual soup with generous helpings of succulent meat with the delicious 'boiled-all-day' taste that our grannies used to make for us, and soups are refillable! It's a nice homey touch to a modern day looking restaurant that adds a dash of nostalgia of the olden days. The soup is not too peppery and still thick enough with both spices and meat, although i prefer my soup more spicier.

Their side dishes are also yummy and the pork innards are a must try.
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Song Fa is a Teochew styled bak kut teh, but it looks the same as other normal bak kut teh. The serving time was very fast, the bak kut teh soup was very nice, light yet have a strong bak kut teh taste, unlike others, this is just mild spicy.I have tried a few such that they put in a lot pepper so very spicy. The meat was so soft & tender, very juicy & not fattening. I like the Environment here, very nostalgic, the service was good too & they keep refilling our soup.
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Song Fa is a Teochew styled bak kut teh, but it looks the same as other normal bak kut teh.

The serving time was very fast, the bak kut teh soup was very nice, light yet have a strong bak kut teh taste, unlike others, this is just mild spicy.

I have tried a few such that they put in a lot pepper so very spicy.

The meat was so soft & tender, very juicy & not fattening.

I like the Environment here, very nostalgic, the service was good too & they keep refilling our soup.
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Went there for lunch on a Saturday and as usual, it's packed with people. However, my friends and I were able to get seats within 10 mins. Service was prompt and we were attended to immediately and our orders came very fast. We ordered a pot of tea (refillable by the kettle on the side, there's a water tap available for you to boil the water yourself as well), bak kut teh, braised pig trotters and a plate of vegetables. The bak kut teh has a nice peppery and garlic taste, different from the trad
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Went there for lunch on a Saturday and as usual, it's packed with people. However, my friends and I were able to get seats within 10 mins. Service was prompt and we were attended to immediately and our orders came very fast.

We ordered a pot of tea (refillable by the kettle on the side, there's a water tap available for you to boil the water yourself as well), bak kut teh, braised pig trotters and a plate of vegetables.
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The bak kut teh has a nice peppery and garlic taste, different from the traditional black one. The soup is refillable and unlimited and the person will come around refilling quite often, so don't worry about finishing the soup! One bowl of bak kut teh with 3 pork ribs is quite alot, so good to share with friends.
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The braised pig trotters is quite nice, but half the dish is full of fats, so if you don't like to eat fats, I would advise you not to order this.

Overall, it's worth it, reasonable price, efficient service and good food!
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Always crowded, I'm not sure if the outlet adjacent to the original is a franchise or an expansion to the existing shopfront. Anyhow, they are the same in terms of menu and prices. The newer outlet looked more "atas" and was air-conditioned. The place appeared to be governed by foreigners from China. I would have been skeptical about the service but, they proved me wrong. I left feeling very pleased. Service was prompt. Food was served within a minute or two after order. Payment is expected once
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Always crowded, I'm not sure if the outlet adjacent to the original is a franchise or an expansion to the existing shopfront.
Anyhow, they are the same in terms of menu and prices.

The newer outlet looked more "atas" and was air-conditioned.
The place appeared to be governed by foreigners from China. I would have been skeptical about the service but, they proved me wrong. I left feeling very pleased.

Service was prompt. Food was served within a minute or two after order.

Payment is expected once all the dishes have been served. That said, wet tissues that are not required should be returned to them immediately or they will be billed to you. An unnecessary charge, in my opinion.

A bowl of standard Pork Ribs soup came with 3 tender ribs in a heavily peppered soup (S$6.50). There is a "premium" version of this for an additional charge of S$2.
Whilst eating, staff walking around will take the initiative to top-up your soup for you. Of course unless you stop them from doing so. The soup is best drunk while hot. It becomes a little salty when it gets cold.

An order of soup does not come with a serving of rice. A bowl of rice can be ordered at an additional charge of S$0.60 each. If you ask for less rice, it costs S$0.40 instead.

Yes, now I know why the place is always crowded. The Bak Kut Teh is certainly worth trying.
Whether it is worth the price paid, that is subjective.
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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh 松發肉骨茶 has been serving Teochew style Bak Kut Teh (pork ribs soup) to its customers since 1969. Today, they have 3 outlets. Two of which are located a few units away from each other along New Bridge Road, directly opposite Clarke Quay MRT station. Upon stepping into Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, I could feel a sense of nostalgic with its wooden ceiling, stools and tables that were used in the past and also the decoration with black and white photos of the olden days. What was most plea
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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh 松發肉骨茶 has been serving Teochew style Bak Kut Teh (pork ribs soup) to its customers since 1969. Today, they have 3 outlets. Two of which are located a few units away from each other along New Bridge Road, directly opposite Clarke Quay MRT station.
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Upon stepping into Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, I could feel a sense of nostalgic with its wooden ceiling, stools and tables that were used in the past and also the decoration with black and white photos of the olden days. What was most pleasant was that it was neat, clean and air-conditioned.

Bak Kut Teh was invented by Chinese immigrants in Malaya in the 19th century. In those days, the immigrants were manual workers who were poor. As their job require lots of energy, they had to find ways to boost their energy. As such, they used cheap pork ribs and herbs like coriander, cloves, star anise and pepper to cook soup. Besides being able to drink the nutritious soup, they were also able to enjoy the meat on ribs. Satisfying their hunger pangs and the need to replenish their energy. As a result, the Teochew style Bak Kut Teh (as what we know today) unlike the Klang version is peppery and clear. Personally, I prefer the Teochew Style Bak Kut Teh (I am a Teochew).

They offer several many other dishes such as Pork Liver Soup, Pork Stomach Soup as well as Braised Pig Trotter to complement the peppery Bak Kut Teh.
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I ordered the Pork Ribs Soup (Bak Kut Teh) along with a bowl of rice and You Tiao.
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Three pieces of pork ribs was served in the Pork Ribs Soup (Bak Kut Teh). The meat on the pork rib was quite tough; not as tender as I hope it would be. Fortunately, the soup saved the day. Clear, tasty and peppery. Full garlic and star anise flavour, so aromatic. The soup was refillable and I refilled it three times in total!
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I could not resist ordering the You Tiao (油条) aka Dough Fritters to go along with the Bak Kut Teh. The best way to savour this is to dip it into the soup to allow it to soak up all the soup. Shiok!

Overall, a decent bowl of Bak Kut Teh. Certainly not the best. In terms of price, it was affordable considering that the place was air conditioned and there was no service charge (the service in terms of ordering, serving, refilling of soup was prompt and efficient).

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2012-12-20 16 views
It was my first time to go to eat bak kut teh in this restaurant on 21 Oct 2012. Amazingly that it was recommended by my friend who was traveling here from Shanghai, while I stayed in Singapore for over half a year and never came here. We ordered only two dishes bak kut teh and trotters as we arrived late after 9pm. The food were nice and more delicious than other restaurant. And I introduce to another friend of mine and came to eat bak kut teh on 13 Dec 2012 again.
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It was my first time to go to eat bak kut teh in this restaurant on 21 Oct 2012. Amazingly that it was recommended by my friend who was traveling here from Shanghai, while I stayed in Singapore for over half a year and never came here. We ordered only two dishes bak kut teh and trotters as we arrived late after 9pm. The food were nice and more delicious than other restaurant. And I introduce to another friend of mine and came to eat bak kut teh on 13 Dec 2012 again.
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2012-12-05 10 views
My Relative recomanded me to try Song Fa Bak Kut Teh and i went to try it . I can smell the aroma of the Bak Kut Teh once i enter the store . The soup was thick and tasty and hte smell of the herbal is so nice . unlike some Bak Kut Teh store which serve Bak Kut Teh soup that is watery . They also serve side dishes such as the braised chicken feets, salty vegetable which is perfect to eat together with the rice and the soup and also they will help customer to refil the soup if your is not enough
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My Relative recomanded me to try Song Fa Bak Kut Teh and i went to try it . I can smell the aroma of the Bak Kut Teh once i enter the store . The soup was thick and tasty and hte smell of the herbal is so nice . unlike some Bak Kut Teh store which serve Bak Kut Teh soup that is watery . They also serve side dishes such as the braised chicken feets, salty vegetable which is perfect to eat together with the rice and the soup and also they will help customer to refil the soup if your is not enough .
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As i am in the town area, so we decided to go to there. Today, the soup is a little too spicy compared to the Changi Business Park branch. However, the veg with oyster sauce here taste better. As for the Bak Kut, meat is a little tough compared to the Changi Business Park. Overall, still enjoy my dinner there. Service is good here, without asking, they will automatically refill your soup.
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As i am in the town area, so we decided to go to there. Today, the soup is a little too spicy compared to the Changi Business Park branch. However, the veg with oyster sauce here taste better. As for the Bak Kut, meat is a little tough compared to the Changi Business Park. Overall, still enjoy my dinner there.
Service is good here, without asking, they will automatically refill your soup.
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This piece of ribs actually costed me $8.50, pretty expensive but its worth it because its nice! Well, this is the ribs you always get when you eat Bak Kut Teh, but this time round I only bought the ribs without the soup. Well, I think that the meat on the bones are actually very easy to tear it out, and it has a really good texture, when you put it inside your mouth. It was served with black sauce to make it taste even better for people with different taste. I think it turned out pretty well w
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This piece of ribs actually costed me $8.50, pretty expensive but its worth it because its nice!
Well, this is the ribs you always get when you eat Bak Kut Teh, but this time round I only bought the ribs without the soup. Well, I think that the meat on the bones are actually very easy to tear it out, and it has a really good texture, when you put it inside your mouth. It was served with black sauce to make it taste even better for people with different taste. I think it turned out pretty well with the black sauce. Overall, you should try it, their price is quite reasonable actually.
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I came with my business partners to have lunch at this place. We ordered bak kut teh, braised pig's trotter and also salted vegetable. This place is fully air-conditioned and it makes having lunch here pretty comfortable especially on a hot day. The taste of the bak kut teh was just right. It did not have the overwhelmed peppery nor garlicky taste that i did not like. The texture was just fine too. The meat was soft and not too chewy. The pig's trotter is another must try here. The fat part was
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I came with my business partners to have lunch at this place. We ordered bak kut teh, braised pig's trotter and also salted vegetable. This place is fully air-conditioned and it makes having lunch here pretty comfortable especially on a hot day. The taste of the bak kut teh was just right. It did not have the overwhelmed peppery nor garlicky taste that i did not like. The texture was just fine too. The meat was soft and not too chewy. The pig's trotter is another must try here. The fat part was nicely braised to give it the softness that would melt in the mouth. It did not taste as oily as expected. The meat was tender and nice.
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