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7 Best Bak Kut Teh in Penang [2025]

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Bak Kut Teh Penang 

Best Bak Kut Teh Penang
Best Bak Kut Teh Penang 

Penang is well-known for its delicious food, and Bak Kut Teh is no exception! In fact, there are many great places to enjoy this traditional dish in Penang. In this blog post, we will list the 7 Best Bak Kut Teh in Penang. We hope you enjoy them!

1. Coffee Island

Coffee Island - Bak Kut Teh Penang
Coffee Island – Bak Kut Teh Penang (Credit: Coffee Island’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBak Kut Teh Penang 
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Coffee-Island-Penang-286745439100/
AddressNo 77, Persiaran Gurney 10250 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-227 2377
Operating hoursMonday-Saturday 7:00AM—1:00AM
Sunday 7:00AM—3:00PM

At a fair price, Coffee Island provides high-quality Bak Kut Teh. They promise excellent service. For dinner alone, locals adore beef bone tea, stir-fried vegetables, and beer. It was a pleasant, tidy location with an outdoor deck.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cheap eats
  • Great food
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“Good quality food, great service I highly recommend to try.”

Kim Tam

2. Beng Heang Bak Kut Teh

Beng Heang Bak Kut Teh - Bak Kut Teh Penang
Beng Heang Bak Kut Teh – Bak Kut Teh Penang (Credit: Beng Heang Bak Kut Teh’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBak Kut Teh Penang 
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/bengheangbkt/
Address554s, Jalan Air Itam, Taman Padang Tembak, 11500 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-829 1906
Operating hoursDaily 5:30PM—2:00AM

The Beng Heang Bak Kut Teh is ideal for beginners. The soup is exactly right—not overly bitter or salty. You will undoubtedly make this location your go-to spot for Bak kut teh.

Key Differentiators:

  • Fair price
  • Tasty cuisine
  • Excellent service

Customer Testimonial:

“If you love Bak Kut Teh, you would love this. The soup is just nice – not too salty nor bitter. It’s my all-time favorite especially during rainy days.”

Amanda Cheong

3. Khoon Klang Bak Kut Teh

Khoon Klang Bak Kut Teh - Bak Kut Teh Penang
Khoon Klang Bak Kut Teh – Bak Kut Teh Penang (Credit: Khoon Klang Bak Kut Teh’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBak Kut Teh Penang 
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Khoon%20Klang%20Bak%20Kut%20Teh/631930750192994/
Address320, Jln Perak, Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-482 1359
Operating hoursSunday-Thursday 11AM–10:30PM

Excellent food is available at Khoon Klang Bak Kut for a fair price. Pork ribs cooked for hours in a broth of herbs and spices is their unique method of cooking.

Key Differentiators:

  • Unique cooking
  • Excellent service
  • Cheap eats

Customer Testimonial:

“This is some insanely good bak kut teh! they are super generous with ingredients and the fried tofu is definitely a must-try!”

Nadia Yap

4. Hong Xiang Bak Kut Teh

Hong Xiang Bak Kut Teh - Bak Kut Teh Penang
Hong Xiang Bak Kut Teh – Bak Kut Teh Penang (Credit: Hong Xiang Bak Kut Teh’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBak Kut Teh Penang 
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Hong-Xiang-Penang-2062064147346353/
Address88,Jalan Macalister 10400 Georgetown Penang. 10400 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-229 8131
Operating hoursDaily 10:00AM—10:00PM

Bak kut the is offered in exquisite form by Hong Xiang. They offer delicious soup and pork ribs.

Key Differentiators:

  • Creative cuisine
  • Large portions
  • Cheap eats

Customer Testimonial:

“Delicious about food. Soup was very nice taste. Rib pork is softly.”

Hathaikarn Saytrup

5. Gurney Carnation Bak Kut Teh

Gurney Carnation Bak Kut Teh - Bak Kut Teh Penang
Gurney Carnation Bak Kut Teh – Bak Kut Teh Penang (Credit: Gurney Carnation Bak Kut Teh’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBak Kut Teh Penang 
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Carnation-Bak-Kut-Teh-%E5%BA%B7%E4%B9%83%E9%A6%A8%E8%82%89%E9%AA%A8%E8%8C%B6-1236391643193314/
Address64, Persiaran Gurney 10250 Pinang, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 10-392 2939
Emailcarnationbkt88@gmail.com
Operating hoursMonday-Sunday 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Wednesday Closed

Gurney Carnation Bak Kut Teh provides delivery and takeout options. Locals frequented them, particularly during the quarantine. They provide food that is good, made using fresh ingredients, and priced affordably.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cheap eats
  • Takeaway menu
  • Creative cuisine

Customer Testimonial:

“Like their bak kut teh taste, really nice! will visit again!”

Momo Lmb

6. Yi Xiang Bak Kut Teh

Yi Xiang Bak Kut Teh - Bak Kut Teh Penang
Yi Xiang Bak Kut Teh – Bak Kut Teh Penang (Credit: Yi Xiang Bak Kut Teh’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBak Kut Teh Penang 
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Yi-Xiang-bak-kut-teh/184286624945984
Address88, Jalan Macalister, 11400, Georgetown, Penang
Phone042298131
Operating hoursDaily 10:00AM—03:00PM, 06:00PM—11:00PM

Locals enjoy Yi Xiang Bak Kut Teh very much. They offer excellent Bak Ku Teh at a fair price. They make sure to provide their customers with excellent meals.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cheap eats
  • Excellent service
  • Fresh ingredients

Customer Testimonial:

“It’s so delicious.”

Xu Xiaomei

7. Bak Kut Teh Good Master

Bak Kut Teh Good Master - Bak Kut Teh Penang
Bak Kut Teh Good Master – Bak Kut Teh Penang (Credit: Bak Kut Teh Good Master’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBak Kut Teh Penang 
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/penangBKT
Address134, Jalan Tembikai, Taman Mutiara, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone0124235896
Emailtaurus8868@hotmail.com
Operating hoursDaily 09:30AM—02:00PM, 05:00PM—10:00PM

Bak Kut Teh Good Master offers great food and good service. It is claimed by local of worth trying Bak Kut The. Locals loved its spicy flavor.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cheap eats
  • Great food
  • Large portions

Customer Testimonial:

“Still the Best BKT so far even take away. Tauke very generous to provide extra soup without questions.”

I Yen Chang

Bak Kut Teh Penang 

There are many great places to eat Bak Kut Teh in Penang, and the restaurants listed above are some of the best. The food at these restaurants is delicious and affordable, and the service is excellent. If you’re looking for a great place to eat Bak Kut Teh in Penang, these restaurants are definitely worth checking out.

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