Ng Ah Sio is a famous bak kut teh restaurant in Farrer Park

When it comes to comfort food, bak kut teh is always one of the first dishes that comes to mind. There is something undeniably comforting about sinking your teeth into tender ribs floating in a steaming bowl of pork soup, especially on a rainy day. While bak kut teh enthusiasts may debate the merits of the herbal Klang style versus the peppery Teochew rendition, the latter remains the more prevalent version in Singapore. And when the conversation turns to standout establishments, Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh is a name that is always in the conversation. 

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The store’s roots can be traced back to 1955, when founder Mr Ng Siak Hai’s father sold pork rib soup from a humble street cart near the old Clarke Quay. After his father’s retirement in 1977, Mr Ng took over the business and eventually relocated it to its now-iconic flagship outlet on Rangoon Road in 1988, which was the outlet that we visited.

Food at Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh