Beng Kee Claypot Bak Kut Teh — Restaurant in George Town

🔥 Review of Beng Kee Claypot Bak Kut Teh @ Jalan Burma, Penang – A Must-Try Heritage Gem! 🔥

📍 Location & Ambience: Tucked in a humble coffee shop along Jalan Burma, this legendary stall has been serving claypot bak kut teh for over 30 years, and it shows! The open-kitchen setup lets you watch the chef masterfully prepare each claypot right in front of you, filling the air with intoxicating herbal aromas. The vibe is warm, bustling, and authentically old-school, just how great hawker food should be.

🍖 The Star: Claypot Bak Kut Teh (★★★★★) Broth: Rich, deeply herbal, and packed with flavor, more robust and aromatic than many versions I’ve tried in Klang! The balance of spices, garlic, and tender meat is perfection.

Price: Extremely reasonable for the quality—this is heritage cooking without the tourist markup.

👨🍳 The Owners – Heartwarming Hospitality! What sets this place apart is the genuine warmth of the owners. Despite the non-stop crowd (yes, snagging a table is a challenge!), they take time to chat with customers, ask where you’re from, and serve with visible passion. Their joy is contagious, a rarity in such a successful, long-running business.

💯 Verdict: 5/5 – Better Than Klang? I Think So! If you love bak kut teh, this is a must-visit in Penang. The herbal depth, friendly vibes, and unbeatable value make it a true standout. Arrive early, bring patience (and cash!), and savor one of Penang’s best-kept secrets.

✔️ Pro Tip: Pair it with you tiao (fried dough sticks)for dipping—sheer bliss!

“Not just a meal, but an experience—where every sip tastes like tradition and every smile feels like...

We search nearby bak kut teh in island hospital nearby area. We found this stall have a good review, then we give it try. Turns out the food so delicious and the owner lady so friendly and give us recommendation menu to try. Of course we try their signature claypot bak kut teh, fragrance rice and oyster mix vegetable. We were order the small portion and it’s enough for 2 person. Should try this stall when you are...

The Bak kut teh comes with a generous amount of many ingredients such as pork belly, pork balls, firm tofu, tofu skin, enoki mushrooms, and cut 油条 (fried dough sticks) on the side 🐷 🍄 !

Also ordered yam rice which was flavourful and paired deliciously with the bak kut teh 🍚

The oyster sauce vegetables were also delectable 🥬

Service was a little slow as there were many customers during...