Battle of Bak Kwa and Best Place to Get this Decadent CNY Treats
When it comes to Chinese New Year, where the undoubtedly popular bak kwa which is a must as this sweet, smoky pork jerky has those charred edges and everyone just loves to munch on it but now here are a list of favorite bak kwa where you can ensure you have purchased some nicest bak kwa back home during this upcoming festive season.
Peng Guan Bak Kwa
Every order is hadnmade from scratch and done to order so they are absolutely fresh here. You can choose between the traditional options or the chilli bak kwa here.
Peng Guan Bak Kwa, #02-36, Chinatown Complex, Block 335 Smith Street, Singapore 050335
Kim Joo Guan
Using the traditional recipe which has been handed down over four generations, this family edition of bak kwa is offering their bak kwa with grain fed Australia pork and char grilled for a subtle smokey flavor. The traditional pork slices ($57 for 1kg), while the mala-flavoured pork slices ($39 for 500g) will satisfy any spice lovers.
Kim Joo Guan, multiple locations including South Bridge Road and Royal Square @ Novena
Bee Cheng Hiang
This homegrown favorite Bee Cheng Hiang is one of the most popular choices where it has ridiculously long queues during CNY time when their bak kwa is a pretty safe bet to satisfied your craving for their classic bak kwa for ($33.60 for 600g).
Bee Cheng Hiang, multiple locations including Jewel Changi Airport, Nex and Suntec City
Kim Peng Hiang
This unique combination of savoury and sweet as the slice of their royal pork creation is tender and juicy here and it comes with a bright red packging which is suitable for gift.
Kim Peng Hiang, 465 Changi Road, Singapore 419886
Ryan’s Grocery
This store take on this CNY treat where it is made with free range Borrowdale pork from Australia where it uses 60 per cent less salt and sugar than most where they are also free from additives, preservatives and food coloring. They are selling out fast so best to make an order now.
Ryan’s Grocery, multiple locations including Great World City and 29 Binjai Park
Sang Hock Guan
If you like the authentic and traditional treats then this little old school shop in Ang Mo Kio has it all for you where you can find their meat here are right on par with other contenders on thsi list.
Sang Hock Guan, #01-446, Blk 163 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, Singapore 560163
Kim Hock Guan
This store which sets back history back to 1905, where it remains a family owned and operated business with a loyal following where this brand utilizes century old production methods to remain their traditional BBQ sliced pork and spicy sliced pork bak kwa.
Kim Hock Guan, multiple locations including 150 South Bridge Road and Bencoolen Street
Hu Zhen Long
It has been around since 1948 and their current shopfront still has that sense of nostalgia with their traditional decor and wooden displays, bside this, their bak kwa are still using traditional charcial grill and they ahve other unique flaours such as crocodile meat and BBQ lobster variations.
Hu Zhen Long, 14 Sago Street, Singapore 059015
Fragrance
This shop offers bacon, red yeast, honey, Korubuta and they even offer turkey bak kwa and crocodile bak kwa.
Fragrance, multiple locations including The Centrepoint and 233 New Bridge Road
Friendly Vegetarian
This meatless bak kwa there they are offering soy jerky for $6.95 for 250g, and you can assure that you won’t get missed out on the CNY tradition here.
Friendly Vegetarian, #01-1165, Blk 421 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Singapore 560421
Kim Hwa Guan
This shop has their own flavor where it is tender, thinly sliced nibbles, and they come with sealed bags as well.
Kim Hwa Guan, multiple locations including Balestier Road and Toa Payoh Lorong 1
Lim Chee Guan
This local favorite where it attracts insanely long queues during the CNY period, and they are having a lesser sweet variety of bak kwa here.
Lim Chee Guan, multiple locations including People’s Park Complex and Ion Orchard
Angie’s Tempeh
This made to order organic temper as this plant based company has created their own vegetarian bak kwa which is made from scratch and without preservatives. The meatless version ($58 for 888 grams) is created with 100% tempeh alongside ingredients like honey, shoyu, five-spice powder, red wine and vinegar.
Angie’s Tempeh, available online
Xi Shi Bak Kwa
Established since 1985, this store is still using the traditional method instead of modern machinery where they are still using Chinese herbs on their recipe and they even have ginseng bak kwa and duck bak kwa.
Xi Shi Bak Kwa, available online