Song Fa Bak Kut Teh at HarbourFront Centre
Location: 1 Maritime Square, #02-74/75, Singapore 099253
Floor 1 · HarbourFront Centre
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand bak kut teh chain at HarbourFront Centre, serving peppery pork rib soup since 1969.
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand bak kut teh chain at HarbourFront Centre, serving peppery pork rib soup since 1969.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh at HarbourFront Centre brings one of Singapore's most recognised bak kut teh brands to the harbourfront district. Founded in 1969, Song Fa specialises in the Teochew-style bak kut teh, featuring a clear, peppery broth simmered from pork ribs, garlic, and white pepper. The MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recognition affirms the brand's commitment to quality, and this outlet delivers the same consistent standard that has made Song Fa a household name across the island.The menu extends beyond its signature pork rib soup to include braised pig trotters, liver and kidney soup, and a variety of sides such as you tiao, salted vegetables, and braised peanuts. The HarbourFront Centre outlet provides a comfortable setting for office workers, tourists, and residents craving a warming bowl.
Song Fa suits anyone who believes that the best bak kut teh is clear, peppery, and deeply restorative. Warm up with a bowl at Song Fa Bak Kut Teh in HarbourFront Centre and taste a Singapore legacy that has stood the test of time. It is heritage served piping hot.
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Based on 1013 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
C G
especially when you have tasted better, cheaper elsewhere - will probably head elsewhere after this - not for my 2IC - i wouldnt be here either! Anyways, very overhyped branding, overpriced, tourist scam place, broth was inconsistent, first …
Positive Reviews
XL Chew
Visited August 2025 Ordered a pig kidney soup and dough fritter for $13.55 …
STACE
The bak kut teh was tender and the broth was rich in flavour. The service was good and the overall dining experience was pleasant.
Elyna Wildchild
Had a very pleasant experience at the branch today. Service was exceptional and my family wipeout all the dishes because the cooking is chef kissed! As the soup can get peppery spicy for my two boys, Deana is sweet enough to offer braised …
Melissa C
A Classic Comfort Meal, Perfectly Executed I recently visited Song Fa Bak Kut Teh and it delivered a thoroughly satisfying …
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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Pickled Mustard Greens with Turnip
A close-up shot of pickled mustard greens mixed with diced turnip, served on a small white plate with a blue rim and decorative pattern. The dish is presented against a plain white background.
Braised Pork and Rice Meal
A table setting featuring a bowl of braised pork with rice, another dish of dark sauce with cilantro, hard-boiled eggs in soy sauce, and pieces of roasted meat in broth.
Dish Spread with Rice and Soup
A table setting featuring bowls of rice, pickled vegetables, fried dough sticks, two soups with meat slices, and a plate of braised chicken feet.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Stall
A bustling food stall in a mall, featuring 'SONG FA bak kut teh' signage with Chinese characters above. A wooden cart displays products and cooking equipment, surrounded by red ropes. Staff serve customers near the counter.
Food Stall Queue in Mall
A line of customers waiting at a food stall named 'SONG FA bak kut teh' inside a shopping mall. The stall has a wooden cart with cooking equipment and a menu board on the wall displaying various dishes.
Dish Table Setting
A table set with various dishes including braised meat, stir-fried greens in sauce, fried dough sticks, tofu skin, and bowls of soup with meat.
Bak Kut Teh Dish
A plate of Bak Kut Teh served in a white bowl with the logo 'SONG FA bak kut teh SINCE 1969' visible on the rim. The dish consists of pieces of pork, chicken, and offal simmered in a rich, dark brown sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Sizzling Pot Dish with Green Onions
A close-up of a clay pot dish containing stir-fried meat pieces in a glossy brown sauce, garnished with chopped green onions. The pot rests on a white plate atop a dark table surface.
Busy Restaurant Interior
A bustling restaurant interior with exposed ceiling pipes and industrial lighting. Wooden walls, red lanterns, and a visible kitchen area. Patrons seated at tables enjoying meals; staff in brown uniforms serving customers.
Soup and Meat Dishes
A close-up of a table setting featuring bowls of soup with fish pieces, garlic cloves, and garnish, alongside another bowl containing meat and broth.
Soup Noodle Meal Spread
A table setting featuring bowls of noodle soup, rice, braised pork, tofu puffs, pickled vegetables, peanuts, and egg yolks in small dishes.
Fried Dough Snacks
A white bowl filled with golden-brown, crispy fried dough pieces, likely youtiao or similar snack food.
Braised Chinese Greens with Fried Shallots
A plate of stir-fried leafy greens, likely bok choy or similar Asian greens, coated in a glossy brown sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots or garlic bits. The dish is served on an oval white plate with the logo 'SONG FA bak kut teh SINCE 1983' visible near the rim. A small bowl of sliced red chili peppers sits to the right, suggesting it as a condiment. In the background, another bowl containing what appears to be chicken soup or congee is partially visible. The setting suggests a casual dining environment at a Chinese restaurant.
Lemonade Drinks on a Table
Four plastic cups filled with lemonade, varying in color from pale yellow to bright yellow, placed on a wooden table. Some cups have straws and one has a slice of lemon floating inside.
Food Table Setting
A table with three dishes: a plate of fried garlic chicken on lettuce, a bowl of noodles in broth, and a side dish of stir-fried greens.
Song Fa Product Packet
A yellow packet of Song Fa product, featuring a logo with Chinese characters and English text 'SONG FA'. Below the logo is an illustration of a food cart with people around it. The bottom section has a red banner stating 'OPEN FOR A CHANCE TO WIN' followed by 'IPHONE' in large letters next to a cartoon character.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Meal
A table setting featuring four dishes from Song Fa Bak Kut Teh: a bowl of rice, braised pork ribs in broth, stir-fried tofu skin, and stir-fried greens with garlic. A yellow packet labeled 'SONG FA' is visible on the left.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Interior View
Interior of Song Fa Bak Kut Teh restaurant showing customers dining, staff serving food, and promotional displays with yellow signage. Visible items include packaged products on shelves, hanging lanterns, and a large sign reading 'SONG FA bak kut teh SINCE 1969'. A person in uniform is seen near the counter.
Braised Pork with Cilantro
A plate of braised pork pieces in a rich, dark sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. The dish is served on an oval white plate with the logo 'SONG FA bak kut teh SINCE 1969' printed near the rim.
Dish Table Spread
A table set with bowls of soup, fried dough sticks, pickled vegetables, and rice.
Interior of a casual dining space
The image shows the interior of a restaurant or cafe with an industrial-chic design, featuring exposed ceiling pipes and ducts, string lighting, wooden tables and stools, and blue-painted partition walls. A large screen on the left displays what appears to be food imagery. In the background, there is a service counter area with red heart decorations above it. To the right, patrons are seated at a booth-style seating arrangement under a red metal frame structure. No menu boards or exterior signage are visible.
Dining Table with Chinese Dishes
A table set with various Chinese dishes including stir-fried greens, a clay pot stew, braised pork, and other side dishes.
Rice Shop Table Spread
A table filled with various dishes including noodles, rice, braised pork, tofu, pickled vegetables, and other side dishes.
Sizzling Claypot Dish with Side Dishes
A close-up of a claypot dish containing braised meat and green vegetables, likely a Chinese-style stew. Surrounding dishes include fried dough sticks (youtiao) on the left and a small plate of pickled greens in the bottom left corner. The claypot shows signs of use with char marks around its rim.
Bowl of Fish Ball Soup with Soy Sauce
A close-up shot of a white bowl containing clear broth, several pieces of fish balls, and garnished with chopped green onions. A small side dish of dark soy sauce is visible to the right. In the background, there are blurred items including what appears to be a red bottle or container and some printed materials on the table.
Dish with soup and fried dough sticks
A bowl of bone broth with meat, accompanied by a plate of fried dough sticks (youtiao) and a small dish of chili sauce.
Stir-fried Greens with Fried Shallots
A plate of stir-fried greens topped with crispy fried shallots, served in a dark sauce on a white oval dish with the restaurant logo 'SONG FA DAK KUT TEH SINCE 1969' visible at the bottom.
Iced Tea in Plastic Cup
A close-up of a plastic cup filled with iced tea and ice cubes, placed on a wooden table. A white straw is inserted into the cup. In the background, there are people seated at tables, suggesting a casual dining or cafe setting.
Fried Chicken with Rice Crust
A close-up of a plate featuring golden-brown fried chicken pieces coated in crispy rice crust, garnished with chopped green onions and red chili peppers. A fresh lettuce leaf is placed on the side as a garnish. The dish is served on a white plate with 'SONG FA bak kut teh' printed on it.
Dish of pickled vegetables on a plate
A white oval plate with the logo 'SONG FA' and 'Since 1989' holds a serving of cooked, chopped green vegetables, likely pickles or preserved greens. In the background, there are other dishes including what appears to be peanuts in a small bowl and another dish partially visible.
Song Fa Meatball Tea Stall
A wooden food cart with a gray awning displaying 'SONG FA' and Chinese characters, featuring packaged products on shelves, metal containers, and blue-and-white ceramic cups arranged neatly.
Song Fa Tea Sachets
Two yellow tea sachet packets with black branding, featuring the Song Fa logo and a food cart illustration. The website songfa.com.sg is printed at the bottom of each packet.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Interior View
Interior of Song Fa Bak Kut Teh restaurant showing customers dining, staff serving food, and decorative string lights overhead. A display case with rolled items is visible in foreground.
Noodle and Meat Dish Spread
A table setting featuring various dishes including noodles in broth, fried dough sticks, pork ribs with sauce, braised meat with tofu skin, a bowl of soup with sliced meats, and a side of white rice.
Fried Fish Cake with Lettuce
A plate of golden-brown fried fish cakes served on a bed of fresh green lettuce leaves, presented in a white bowl with visible branding.
Food and Drink Table Setting
A table setting featuring a bowl of bone broth with ribs, a side of fried dough sticks, a plate of white rice, and a bottle labeled 'King's' beer.
Braised Meat with Lettuce and Cilantro
A close-up of a plate featuring braised meat pieces in a glossy brown sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and lettuce leaves.
Dining Table with Chinese Dishes
A table set with various dishes including braised pork, fried chicken, stir-fried greens, and bowls of rice.
Restaurant Interior with Industrial Ceiling Design
The image shows the interior of a busy restaurant or cafe with an industrial-style ceiling featuring exposed ducts and hanging light bulbs. Wooden paneling lines the walls, and patrons are seated at tables in the foreground. Staff members are visible near the kitchen area in the background. A menu board is not clearly visible; instead, there's a glimpse of what appears to be a digital display or screen showing food items.
Bowl of Fish Soup with Lettuce and Garlic
A close-up view of a white bowl containing clear broth, slices of white fish, whole garlic cloves, and fresh green lettuce leaves garnish. Another similar bowl is partially visible in the background.
Fried Dough Snacks
A white plate filled with golden-brown fried dough sticks, some broken to reveal fluffy interiors. In the background, there is a bowl of soup with meat and possibly bones, suggesting a meal setting in a casual dining environment.
Dish with Meat and Broth
A bowl of stewed meat in a rich brown sauce garnished with green onions, served alongside a plate of boiled pork ribs on a wooden table.
Stir-fried Bok Choy with Fried Shallots
A plate of stir-fried bok choy in a glossy brown sauce, topped with crispy fried shallons or garlic bits. The dish is served on an oval white plate with the restaurant name 'SONG FA' and logo visible at the bottom right edge.
Iced Tea in Plastic Cup
A clear plastic cup filled with golden-yellow iced tea, topped with ice cubes and a white straw with red stripes. The cup sits on a wooden table surface.
Song Fa Tea Packet
A yellow packet of Song Fa tea with a brown label featuring the brand logo and an illustration of a traditional tea cart.
Stir-fried Pickled Vegetables
A plate of stir-fried pickled vegetables, likely Chinese-style sauerkraut or similar fermented greens, served on a white oval dish with 'SONG FA' branding visible in the background.
Song Fa Meat Bone Tea Stall
A wooden food stall with a gray awning displaying 'SONG FA' and Chinese characters. Above, illuminated signage reads 'kut teh SINCE 1969' alongside '肉骨茶'. The stall features stacked boxes of tea products on the upper shelf, a large metal pot below, and small cups arranged nearby. In the background, customers are seated at tables in a busy indoor dining area.
Fried Chicken with Garlic and Green Onions
A plate of golden-brown fried chicken pieces topped with crushed garlic, green onions, and red chili peppers, garnished with lettuce leaves.
Song Fa Meat Tea Package
A yellow and black package of Song Fa Meat Tea, featuring an image of bone broth with meat pieces and garlic cloves.
Dining Table with Chinese Food
A table setting featuring a bowl of soup, sliced fried chicken on lettuce, and small dishes containing pickled eggs, peanuts, and other condiments.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Sign
A yellow signboard with black borders displaying 'WELCOME TO 欢迎光临 SONG FA BAK KUT TEH 松發肉骨茶'. It indicates an estimated waiting time of 15 minutes. The sign includes a logo at the top and text in Chinese, English, and Malay emphasizing respect for customers and employees. Two cartoon illustrations of staff members are present at the bottom.
Bowl of Soybeans at Song Fa Bakery Teh
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with soybeans in sauce, placed on a wooden table. In the background, several other dishes are visible, including what appears to be fried dough and another stewed dish. The bowl has 'SONG FA Bakery Teh' printed on it.
Sliced Roasted Pork with Parsley
A white oval plate holds several slices of roasted pork belly, showcasing layers of fat and meat with a crispy skin edge. A sprig of fresh parsley garnishes the side. The plate rests on a wooden table surface.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Interior
Interior view of Song Fa Bak Kut Teh restaurant in a mall, showing customers dining at tables under warm lighting. Visible signage includes 'bak kut teh 肉骨茶' and 'SINCE 1969'. A small kiosk with menu boards is present near the entrance.
Ribs and Rice Meal
A table setting featuring two bowls of braised pork ribs in broth, a bowl of white rice, a small dish with pickled eggs, and another small dish with red chili peppers. A glass of orange juice is visible in the background.
Song Fa Retail Products Display
A clear acrylic display case on a wooden counter showcasing Song Fa retail products. The sign features four items: Bak Kut Teh Spices ($26 per box), Braised Spices ($22 per box), King's Garden Tea ($15 per box), and Premium White Pepper ($6 per bottle). Background includes a yellow poster with Chinese characters.
Song Fa HarbourFront Centre Menu Screen
Screenshot of a mobile app showing an outlet menu with categories like Seasonal Dishes, Soup, Braised, and Drinks. Visible items include King's Garden Ale (Bottle) at $7.50, Pao Fan with Prawn and Minced Meat (Peppery) at $8.80, and Claypot Pork Tenderloin. A banner advertises 'Outlet Exclusive' items available only with soup or braised dishes.
Kung Fu Tea Menu Display
A close-up of an open menu from Kung Fu Tea, showcasing sections like 'Homemade', 'Others', and a promotional offer for Soursour Fizzy Drink. The menu includes prices and images of products such as tea boxes and drinks.
Dining Menu Spread
A printed menu spread featuring braised dishes, including a large pork knuckle being poured with sauce and various other items like chicken feet and bean curd skin.
Soup Menu Display
A printed menu page featuring a large image of soup being poured into a bowl, with a list of soup dishes and prices on the right side.
Sides Menu Page
A printed menu page showing side dishes with prices and images, placed on a wooden table next to Zappy seasoning packets.
Digital Advertisement Display
A digital screen mounted on a concrete wall displays an advertisement for 'King's Garden Ale', a locally brewed tea beer priced at $6.9 per bottle (330ml). The ad features the product bottle and glass, with text highlighting it is made with passion in Singapore.
Song Fa Menu Flyer
A printed menu flyer for Song Fa, featuring a photo of the restaurant interior and staff cooking on the left page. The right page highlights their Michelin Bib Gourmand award for five years (2016-2021) with an image of soup being served. Below is a list of outlet locations in Singapore.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Signage
A yellow and blue signboard with instructions on how to eat Bak Kut Teh like a local, featuring three sections with images and text in English and Chinese.
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