Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh

Not sure where all the bad reviews come from — maybe some people just don’t know how the ordering system works? Let me share how to order bak kut teh like a local. Step 1: Find a table yourself and raise your hand to get a staff member’s attention once you have seated. Step 2: Order the bak kut teh soup based on the number of people eating. If you want to try other dishes and don’t want to overeat, just order less than the total number of people dining. For example, if you have five people, ordering a soup portion for three and a dry version for two is usually enough. Step 3: You can choose the type of meat you want — spare ribs, lean meat, half-fat-half-lean, or just ask for a mix with pork offal if you’re not fussy. Step 4: The soup usually comes with tofu puffs and fried dough sticks. If you don’t want these, just let them know. Tip: It really depends on your preference, but bak kut teh soup goes especially well with tofu puffs and fried dough sticks. Just dunk them into the soup — that’s how the locals enjoy it! Bak kut teh is usually charged per head, so if you order three portions, you’ll be charged for three. Don’t be surprised if it seems pricey — you probably ordered 3–5 portions without realizing it! If you’re ordering dry bak kut teh, braised pork, or Hot and Sour Mustard Green Stew, these are also charged per person. Just tell them how many portions you want — you can even order just one portion if you’d like to try a small amount. As for the staff, they might seem a bit grumpy, but actually they are really nice & that’s just their way of working. The boss is actually quite friendly once you get to know him. I never encountered bad service all this while. My family been a regular here since I was a kid — back when they were still at the Pudu Wet Market before moving to this current location. It’s established since 1971 been generation passed onto 3-generation! This is where the locals usually go, so you know it’s good. Probably the best bak kut teh I have ever tasted.

KL style BKT, I love it because it’s not too oily. The portion is great. Value for money. Don’t expect quick order taking because the father and son duo are taking orders and preparing the food at the same time hence manpower is limited. Go and try with an open mind. I saw some bad reviews but I think it’s justifiable. Their service is good but it’s not a good place for those who want quick service. Food will be served quickly. The restaurant is clean and comfortable, that’s important.

Generally okay BGT but the soup should be less sweet but more herbal-taste

Played host to two foreign friends who wanted to experience something truly local and grassroots, so I brought them back to my old neighborhood for bakuteh. This restaurant has been around for over 50 years over 3 generations, and it shows in all the best ways — the food has history in every bite. The bakuteh came hearty and generous, with a wholesome Klang-style soup stock that hit all the right notes. Portions were solid, the staff were unpretentious and genuine, and the place was filled with neighborhood regulars who clearly keep coming back for a reason. Best of all, the bill was wonderfully affordable, which made the whole experience even sweeter. A proper taste of Malaysia, the kind of dinner that feels authentic, comforting, and real.