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Best Bak Kut Teh in South-West Central, Singapore

For bak kut teh in South-West Central 's Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup near Tiong Bahru MRT is the pick we could verify with a confirmed address and direct contact email — a family recipe dating back to 1991.

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Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup near Tiong Bahru MRT is the verified pick for bak kut teh in South-West Central Singapore — a Teochew-style family restaurant with a recipe dating to 1991, confirmed contact email, and islandwide delivery.

How we picked

We only included a restaurant once we could confirm its current address and a direct, verifiable contact method — email or WhatsApp — rather than a bare phone number listed on a generic directory.

Best Bak Kut Teh — Ranked Picks

We verified one bak kut teh restaurant with a confirmed email contact in South-West Central Singapore. Other well-reviewed options in the zone (Old Street Bak Kut Teh, Hokkien Bak Kut Tea at Bukit Merah Central) publish only a phone number, so we're holding off on including them until we can confirm an email or WhatsApp contact.

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Tuan Yuan Pork Ribs Soup

Tiong Bahru (Bukit Merah)

A family-run Teochew bak kut teh restaurant tracing its recipe back to 1991, now run by Gwee Song How and family in a contemporary, air-conditioned space near Tiong Bahru MRT. Time-honoured preparation methods are handed down through generations rather than adapted for speed.

Good to know: Open Tue–Sun, 11am–3pm and 5pm–10pm; closed Mondays; islandwide delivery via Oddle, plus dine-in reservations by phone.

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About South-West Central

South-West Central includes Tiong Bahru, one of Singapore's oldest housing estates and now a gentrified food destination, where restaurants like Tuan Yuan sit alongside newer cafes in pre-war shophouse architecture.

FAQ

What style of bak kut teh does Tuan Yuan serve?

Teochew-style — a peppery, clearer broth rather than the darker, herbal Klang (Malaysian) style.

Yes — islandwide delivery is available via Oddle, alongside a separate takeaway ordering link.

Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends; call +65 6684 0123 or email tuanyuanbkt@gmail.com.

Yes — the 127 Multi-Storey Car Park is directly behind the restaurant, with free parking on Sundays and public holidays.

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