Morning Bak Kut Teh at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre
Location: 531A Upper Cross St, #01-72, Singapore 051531
Floor 1 · Hong Lim Market & Food Centre
Classic bak kut teh stall at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre serving peppery pork rib soup with traditional sides.
Classic bak kut teh stall at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre serving peppery pork rib soup with traditional sides.
Morning Bak Kut Teh is a traditional bak kut teh stall at Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, serving the peppery Singapore-style pork rib soup that is a cornerstone of local comfort food. The stall prepares its broth with a generous hand of white pepper and garlic, producing the clear, pungently aromatic soup that distinguishes the Singapore style from the darker, herb-heavy Klang version. Each bowl comes with tender pork ribs that have simmered long enough to release their flavour into the broth while remaining satisfyingly meaty. Traditional accompaniments such as you tiao, salted vegetables, and braised peanuts are available to round out the meal, along with rice and a pot of strong Chinese tea to complete the bak kut teh experience. Hong Lim Market and Food Centre, situated in the Chinatown area, provides an authentic hawker setting for this heritage dish. Morning Bak Kut Teh is a dependable choice for those seeking the warming, restorative qualities of a properly brewed bowl in the heart of the city.Operating Hours
Overall Rating
Based on 231 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
J
I tried the Pig’s Liver & Kidney Soup with yam/pumpkin rice for $9. Unfortunately, the portion size was small. Both the liver and kidney were cut thickly, and the kidney had a strong urea taste, which was quite off-putting. …
Positive Reviews
Deon Jong
Chances upon Morning BKT while at the market. Looks like a normal shop but the name was unique, hence giving it a shot. …
Super Fragrance
Ordered bkt, preserved vege and white rice. Cost $7.50. Definitely at the cheaper end. This is neither peppery or herbal. Is like bak kut thrown into pig trotter gravy. …
Hatsune Miku
Went for their middle portion of bak kut tah. Price stated is not inclusive for their rice and fried fritter. All these items will incur additional costs. Fried fritter at $1. Stall also do not serve tau kee(腐竹) which came as a surprise to …
L Chan
Long-established stall serving old-school Hokkien-style bak kut teh with a deep herbal sweetness. The broth is brewed with dark soy sauce & herbs - rich, comforting & perfect with rice. Charcoal is still used in cooking, allowing for slow …
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Morning Bak Kut Teh
Kaya Kaya
A food stall with a green awning that says "KAYA KAYA". There are menus displayed on the front of the stall, showing various food and drink items. Several people are visible working behind the counter.
Morning Bak Kut Tea
A food stall with a large sign displaying "Morning Bak Kut Tea" and images of food. Two people are working behind the counter. Shelves are stocked with bowls and ingredients. Various signs and menus are visible.
Hill Street Coffee Shop
A brightly lit sign for "HILL STREET COFFEE SHOP" is visible above a counter where customers are being served. The counter has various items displayed, including drinks and what appear to be food items. People are standing in line and interacting with staff. The overall impression is of a busy coffee shop or eatery within an indoor setting, possibly a mall.
Morning Bak Kut Tea Stall
A brightly lit food stall with a large illuminated sign displaying "Morning Bak Kut Tea" in English and Chinese. The sign features images of pork ribs and other dishes. Below the main sign, there are smaller images of food items. The stall itself is equipped with stainless steel counters, cooking equipment, and shelves stocked with ingredients and supplies. Various signs, including a "Singapore Best Foods" award and a "Self-Service" notice, are visible. A price list is also displayed.
Morning Bak Kut Tea
A food stall with a large sign displaying "Morning Bak Kut Tea" in English and Chinese. The sign also features images of various dishes, including pork ribs and pig's liver soup. Below the main sign is a display of food items with their names and prices. The stall appears to be open, with staff visible inside preparing food.
Morning Bak Kut Tea Stall
A stall selling Bak Kut Tea with a large illuminated sign featuring images of the dish and the text "Morning Bak Kut Tea". Below the main sign is a display of food images and a price list. A woman is seen working behind the counter. The stall has a "Clean" certification and a "Self-Service" sign.
Fried Dough Sticks
A plate of fried dough sticks, also known as youtiao, is shown on a table. A red bowl with a dark liquid and some solid pieces is partially visible in the lower left corner. A green placemat with text and cartoon illustrations is visible to the right of the plate. The text on the placemat includes instructions in English and Chinese, such as "Return tray after you" and "饭后请归还碗" (Please return the tray after your meal).
Braised Pork Ribs Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of braised pork ribs soup, a common dish in East Asian cuisine. The soup is dark and rich, with tender pieces of pork ribs submerged in it. The bowl is red and sits on a light blue table. In the background, there are other bowls containing side dishes: braised peanuts, pickled vegetables, and fried dough sticks. A piece of paper with Chinese characters and a cartoon drawing is visible under the bowl of soup.
Table with various dishes
A table is set with several bowls of food, including fried dough sticks, pickled vegetables, a dark broth with meat, and a green vegetable dish.
Braised Pork Knuckles
A close-up shot of braised pork knuckles in a dark sauce, served in a white bowl. Green chopsticks are inserted into the meat. In the background, a white mug and another plate with food are visible on a light blue table.
Kaya Toast Stall
A busy food stall with customers ordering and waiting. The stall has a prominent sign that says "KAYA KAYA". There is a menu board with prices for various items, including toast and drinks. A person is sitting at a table in the foreground, drinking from a mug.
Pork Rib Soup
A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of pork rib soup. The soup is dark brown and contains noodles and two large pork ribs. A green spoon and chopsticks rest on the table next to the bowl, with a small dish of chili sauce visible. The table has a green patterned surface.
Table with food
A table with several bowls of meat in dark broth, plates of fried dough sticks, and a bowl of peanuts. Green chopsticks are visible in some of the bowls. A small dish of dipping sauce is also on the table.
Braised Pork Ribs and Side Dishes
Two clear plastic containers filled with food. The top container holds braised pork ribs in a dark broth. The bottom container has pickled mustard greens and peanuts in a light broth. Two small dipping sauce containers are also visible.
Hawker Centre Dining Area
A wide shot of a hawker centre with tables and chairs set up for dining. Several food stalls are visible in the background, with people working and customers seated at tables. The floor is tiled in a diamond pattern, and fans are mounted on the ceiling.
Person eating fried rice
A person is holding a green bowl filled with fried rice and is about to eat it with a green spoon. The fried rice appears to contain various ingredients such as vegetables and possibly meat. The background is blurred but suggests an indoor setting with bamboo-like structures.
Braised Intestines
A close-up shot of braised intestines served in a savory sauce on an orange plate. The intestines are cut into bite-sized pieces, revealing their layered texture and a filling of minced meat. The dish appears to be a popular delicacy, likely from an Asian cuisine.
Bak Kut Teh
A bowl of Bak Kut Teh with pork ribs in dark broth, a bowl of white rice, a small dish of pickled vegetables, and a small dish of dipping sauce. The food is served on a tray with a checkered pattern.
Kitchen Preparation Area
A busy kitchen preparation area with shelves stocked with colorful bowls and plates. A person in a blue shirt is seen working in the background. Various cooking pots and utensils are visible on the counters. Two signs indicating "Singapore Best Foods Top Rated Foods" for 2024 and 2025 are displayed.
Table with a meal
A table is set with a meal, including a large bowl of dark broth with meat, a teapot, a bowl of rice, fried dough sticks, pickled vegetables, and a small dish of dipping sauce. There are also some bowls and utensils in a larger metal container.
Outdoor Seating Area
An outdoor seating area with several small, round tables and stools. A man is seated at one of the tables, holding a bottle of water. The floor is tiled in a checkered pattern of green and beige. A net is suspended above the seating area.
Bowl of Braised Chicken Feet
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with dark, savory braising liquid. Several braised chicken feet are submerged in the liquid, their bones and skin visible. The background shows the blurry legs and feet of two people standing, suggesting an indoor dining setting.
Bak Kut Teh and Stir-fried Lettuce
A close-up shot of a meal featuring Bak Kut Teh, stir-fried lettuce, and fried dough sticks. The Bak Kut Teh is served in a red bowl with a dark broth and visible meat bones. A plate of roughly chopped fried dough sticks sits on a yellow plate. Another white plate holds stir-fried lettuce, glistening with sauce. A small dish of dark dipping sauce and green chopsticks are also visible on the table.
Braised Meat in Broth
A close-up shot shows a piece of braised meat, likely offal, being held by green chopsticks over a dark, savory broth in a red bowl. The meat has a textured, porous surface.
Food Stall Seating Area
An indoor seating area with tables and stools in front of food stalls. One stall has a sign that says "USSY MORNING BAK KUI TEA" and another says "KAYA KAYA". A third stall has a sign that says "TANG KAY KEE FISH". The tables are light blue and the stools are black with red accents. The floor is tiled in a checkered pattern.
Braised Intestines
A close-up shot of braised intestines served in a dark sauce on a white oval plate. The intestines are coiled and appear tender, coated in a glossy, rich sauce. The plate is set on a light green textured surface.
Pork Rib Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of dark broth with two large pork ribs submerged in it. The ribs are meaty and appear to be slow-cooked. A small dish of dipping sauce is visible in the lower right corner.
Food court with tables and bread
A food court with tables and chairs, some covered with plastic sheeting. In the foreground, three large loaves of bread wrapped in plastic are on a table. The food court appears to be closed or in the process of closing, with shutters down on some stalls.
Morning Bak Kut Tea Stall
A food stall with a large sign advertising "Morning Bak Kut Tea" and various dishes. The stall has shelves stocked with plates and bowls, and a price list is visible on the right. A person is partially visible working behind the counter.
Braised Pork Ribs
A close-up shot of braised pork ribs in a dark savory broth, served in a light blue bowl. Another plate of braised meat is visible to the left. The table surface is light green with a red stripe.
Braised Meat Noodles
A close-up shot of a bowl of braised meat noodles. The noodles are thin and yellow, being lifted by green chopsticks. The bowl is red and filled with a dark broth containing chunks of braised meat. A green spoon is visible at the bottom of the bowl.
Tea Advertisement
A metal stand with yellow panels displays advertisements for tea. The top panel features Chinese characters and illustrations of tea boxes. The bottom panel shows the name "PEK SIN CHOON" and a telephone number. A kettle is visible inside the top of the stand.
Tea Service
A close-up view of a table set for tea, featuring a small, ornate teapot and several small teacups. The table is light blue and appears to be in a casual dining setting, with other patrons visible in the background. The teapot is made of reddish-brown clay and has decorative carvings. One teacup is placed in a metal bowl, and another is on the table. There are also two larger metal bowls, one containing water and the other empty. Spilled liquid is visible on the table surface.
Fried Dough Sticks with Vegetables
A close-up shot of fried dough sticks, also known as youtiao, on an orange plate. In the background, a bowl of lightly cooked green vegetables is visible.
Pork Ribs Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl of pork ribs soup, with chopsticks picking up a piece of meat. The soup is dark and appears to have a rich broth. A white spoon is visible on the left side of the bowl.
Braised Pork Dishes
A close-up view of two bowls and a plate filled with braised pork dishes in dark gravy. The plate in the center features a large portion of tender-looking braised pork. To the left, a red bowl contains a dark broth with pieces of meat and what appears to be mushrooms. To the right, a blue bowl holds chunks of braised pork in a similar dark gravy. The dishes are served on a light blue table. A small red dipping dish and chopsticks are visible in the upper left corner. A placemat with cartoon characters is partially visible under the blue bowl.
Braised Pork Ribs
A close-up shot of braised pork ribs being held by green chopsticks over a light green bowl. In the blurred background, there are tables and chairs, a red bucket, and a white container. A menu is partially visible on the right side of the image.
Industrial Building Exterior
An exterior view of an industrial building with multiple levels, air conditioning units, and large ventilation ducts. The ground level features a tiled walkway and a white wall with warning signs. A palm tree in a large pot stands near the entrance. A blue tarp covers some equipment in the background.
Outdoor Seating Area
An outdoor seating area with round tables and stools. A bottle of green liquid, a bowl, and some leaves are on one of the tables. In the background, there are people walking and what appears to be a food stall with a menu board. A blue bucket and a purple container are visible to the right.
Morning Bak Kut Tea Stall
A food stall with a large sign advertising "Morning Bak Kut Tea" in English and Chinese. The stall displays various dishes and has a menu board. A person is standing at the counter, and there are shelves stocked with bowls and ingredients.
Braised Intestines
A plate of braised intestines in a dark sauce, served on a white plate with a decorative rim. The intestines are cut into bite-sized pieces and appear to be tender. A bowl of white rice is visible in the lower right corner. In the background, there are signs with instructions in English and Chinese about returning trays and crockery after a meal.
Fried Dough Bites
A close-up shot of fried dough pieces on a red plate. The dough is golden brown and appears to be flaky and airy inside. The plate is set against a bright blue background.
Bowl of Braised Ribs with Noodles
A close-up shot of a bowl of braised ribs served with noodles in a dark broth. A piece of fried dough is being held by green chopsticks above the bowl. In the background, a plate of fried food and small dishes of dipping sauce are visible.
Sauce in a bowl
A close-up shot of a small white bowl filled with a dark, viscous liquid, likely a sauce or condiment. The bowl has a slightly worn, off-white rim. In the background, a sign with green text and a cartoon illustration is partially visible, with the words "KEEP CLEAN" and some Chinese characters. The table surface is a light teal color.
Braised Meat Dish
A close-up shot of a piece of braised meat being held by green chopsticks over a bowl of dark, savory broth. The meat appears tender with visible fat and connective tissue. In the blurred background, people are seen in what looks like a food court or hawker center setting.
Table with various dishes and teapot
A table is set with multiple bowls of food, rice, a teapot, and small dipping bowls. The dishes appear to be braised meats and vegetables in dark broth, as well as a plate of intestines and a bowl of peanuts. Green chopsticks are visible. A teapot sits in a metal basin. The table has a light green surface with some printed graphics.
Face Masks on Sale
A display of packaged face masks for sale, with prominent "price drop" signs. The signs indicate a price of $35, down from $39.90. Some signs also state "While Stocks Last!" and "Everything Must Go!". There are also signs that read "Please Do Not Open The Packaging. Once Opened It Will Be Considered Sold." The masks are packaged in clear plastic bags and stacked on shelves. An "EXIT" sign is visible in the background.
Bowl of Dark Broth with Meat and Bones
A close-up, overhead view of a red bowl filled with a dark, murky broth. Several pieces of meat with visible bones are submerged in the broth. The meat appears to be cooked and has a textured surface. The broth has small particles suspended in it.
Dipping Sauces
A close-up shot shows a blue tray filled with small white bowls containing a dark dipping sauce with chopped red chili peppers. To the left, a glass jar holds more chili peppers in a liquid, with an orange utensil sticking out. The sauces appear to be prepared for serving.
Food Stall Display
A food stall display featuring awards for "Singapore Best Foods" for 2024 and 2025, a "Review Us on Bestfoody" sticker, a sanitation checklist, a "Self-Service" sign, and a price list. Various food items are visible in pots behind the display.
Braised Duck and Fried Dough Sticks
A top-down view of a meal featuring braised duck in a dark broth served in an orange bowl, alongside a plate of fried dough sticks (youtiao). The food is placed on a light blue surface with a subtle pattern.
Morning Bak Kut Tea Stall
A stall with a large sign advertising "Morning Bak Kut Tea" with images of pork ribs and offal. Below the main sign is a smaller sign with pictures of various dishes. A man in a black shirt is seen working behind the counter, which is stocked with plates, bowls, and cans. A calendar showing the 30th is visible on the right side.
Morning Bak Kut Tea Stall
A food stall with a large illuminated sign displaying "MORNING BAK KUT TEA" in English and Chinese. The sign features images of Bak Kut Tea and other dishes. Below the main sign, a row of smaller images showcases various food items. The stall has cooking equipment, shelves with containers, and a menu board. A "Singapore Best Foods" award from 2017 is also visible.
Morning Bak Kut Tea Sign
A brightly lit sign advertising "Morning Bak Kut Tea" with images of various dishes. The sign features Chinese and English text, along with pictures of pork trotters, big intestine, and other food items. A food hygiene grade 'B' is also visible. Below the main sign, a row of illuminated pictures displays more food options.
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