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Song Fa Bak Kut Teh at JEM (#B1-09) serves Singapore Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand-awarded Teochew-style Bak Kut Teh, representing excellence in Singapore's most iconic soup dish. Operating daily from 10:30am to 9:30pm, this basement location provides convenient access for lunch and dinner customers seeking authentic herbal pork rib soup. Song Fa's reputation extends beyond the JEM outlet through multiple successful Singapore locations, each maintaining strict quality standards and traditional preparation methods. The phone number 6262 4818 enables convenient table reservations during peak dining periods.
Song Fa's signature Bak Kut Teh represents masterful soup preparation through meticulous ingredient selection and extensive cooking time. High-quality pork ribs are simmered with garlic, pepper, and carefully balanced herbs to create the distinctive clear, peppery broth that defines excellent Teochew-style Bak Kut Teh. The lengthy cooking process—some sources indicate up to 5 hours of bone simmering—extracts maximum flavor and creates the rich, warming broth central to this dish's identity. Beyond Bak Kut Teh, the menu includes braised pork belly with tender texture and deep flavor, steamed fish prepared to highlight delicate flavors, and stir-fried vegetables providing nutritional balance. Every dish demonstrates the kitchen's commitment to traditional techniques and quality ingredients.
Song Fa JEM offers both dine-in and delivery options through multiple platforms including Foodpanda, accommodating various customer preferences. The Michelin Guide recognition validates the restaurant's quality standards and positions it among Singapore's premium casual dining establishments. The friendly, efficient service combined with genuine quality makes Song Fa an excellent choice for both regular customers seeking familiar comfort and newcomers discovering authentic Teochew cuisine. The convenient basement location in JEM shopping mall makes it easily accessible during shopping trips or casual outings.
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Ken Tan
Small bowls serving fish and pork rip soup. Fish thin and limp without much texture nor taste. Pork rib taste better. Oyster sauce vegetable was ok. Most tables were quite close with wooden stools as seats - not exactly very comfortable.
Karlo Chua
We always come here every after mass. Their signature pork ribs soup are so good even our toddler loves it. A little bit spicy but is very savoury.
Natalie Lau
We personally feel the food standard is still there despite having many chain stores. Service is efficient and attentive. Whenever you’re craving Pepper Soup Style (SG style) BKT, this place definitely hits the spot.
Pracha Pong
Tasty Bak Kut Teh and mild soup. The food are fast in servive and many choices to eat with. I love the fried dough when dipping in the soup.
Peter Tay
Had lunch at Song Fa Bak Kut Teh at JEM – the soup was peppery and flavorful, with tender pork ribs. Fast service and a comforting meal.
Yizhou Wu
Goat of bkt The soup is great, the prime ribs are tender and has a little bit of bounce. They also nail the SOP to a T, clearly a franchise that keeps improving. No complaints at all
Pete Klimek
The food was great. The restaurant was busy, but cozy. The seating is spacious and the tables are big enough not to feel cluttered once the dishes arrive. The soup is perfectly peppery - just enough to tease the palette and taste buds. The tenderloin pork in clay pot style is amazing and I would definitely recommend this dish. This branch is a perfectly accessible place and delicious taste of Singapore (or is it Malaysia?)
Merryheart
Song Fa is a household name when it comes to Singapore-style Bak Kut Teh, and their JEM outlet delivers exactly what you'd expect-a piping hot, peppery, and meaty broth that warms you from the inside out. Unlike its more herbal counterparts, this version is bold and robust, pairing perfectly with crispy you tiao for that satisfying contrast in texture. What truly stands out, though, is the service. The staff are impressively attentive, always ready to top up your soup without you even asking, all while remaining polite and friendly. It's a small touch, but it makes the dining experience that much more enjoyable. For a comforting, no-fuss Bak Kut Teh meal with excellent service, Song Fa at JEM is definitely worth a visit.
Eat Fullfull
Long queue at 6.30pm but we queued less than 20 mins cos the operations was really good. Have dined here numerous times but felt that the braised pork trotters are a tad bland this time. Could be braised longer probably. Soup as always so addictive and the refilling service was so efficient. Nonetheless still a great place for family dinners. Service was friendly.
Riki Koe
A very delicious pork rib soup 😋. One of Singapore delicacy. Our family fave place for dining. The peppery & savory soup is the trademark, we can top up the soup & it's free flow. The pork ribs are huge & tender. Usually we'll have it with fried you tiao (dip to the soup 😋), braised bean curd & braised tofu.
Liau Yuan Wei
Back to Song Fa again but this time at Jem outlet. Their bak kut teh is the pepper kind. Taste wise nice but the portions seem small for the price we are paying.
C long
Recently visited SongFa Jem outlet, the staff was very accommodating and friendly. We have a little one with us and they offered to help with the baby chair, and even wipe them clean before passing it over to us. Really appreciate the serve as other restaurant usually can't be bothered wiping down the chairs. 100/10 on that part. Food wise, felt that the other outlet that we ate at tasted much better. The meat this time was a little tough but overall we had a good and decent meal. Worth the try!
AC Chan
Rainy day just got a whole lot better with every sip of this popular Teochew version of garlicky, rather strong-flavoured and intensely peppery broth. The loin ribs? 🍖 Robust and meaty that are not exactly fall-off-the-bone but perfectly cooked to the desired tenderness! And let’s not forget the thoughtful touch of having our soup refilled from a kettle throughout the meal. ❤️
Faye Yap (叶栩绯)
The food never disappoints! It’s always yummy no matter which outlet you go. It usually gets really crowded, but the good thing is you can place your order while queuing so you don’t have to wait too long for your food to arrive. Also, I love the service here as they’re very proactive with adding your soup, unlike the Chinatown outlet where you have to ask them and they take forever to serve you.
Men in Black 2
Michelin star Starters: Groundnut Kiamchye Ngoh hiang Medium youtiao MAINS: Stomach soup Ribs soup Claypot pork Fried chicken 🐔 Carbo: Three mee sua one rice Condiments: Chilli Sweetnblack sauce Free top up of soup Service thoughtful by the waitresses moved us to appropriate table. However uncle who cleared table was a little rude and motioned for me to scram when he wanted to clear table. Previously he was berated for spilling leftover drink on the floor and was ordered to clear up by one of waitresses 😂
*To be ordered with Soup and/or Braised dishes from the main menu (不能单点) ^Soup is not refillable ^Not available for takeaway
*Fragrant Garlic Fried Chicken is unavailable at 11 New Bridge Road and 17 New Bridge Road
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LOCALLY BREWED TEA BEER. Modification of our King's Garden Tea recipe. Made with Oolong, Green Tea and Chrysanthemum flowers.
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小白菜
芥兰
菜汤
茵蕉汤
卤腐腐
卤蛋
卤豆卜
Modification of our King's Garden Tea re. Made with Oolong, C and Chrysanthemu
Best enjoyed together! We recommend dipping pork belly slices into congee to infuse flavours fully.
Broth-infused congee.
排骨肉骨茶 (Pork Ribs Soup)
特级龙骨汤 (Loin Ribs Soup)
龙骨汤 (Loin Ribs Soup)
猪腰汤 (Pig's Kidney Soup)
猪肝汤 (Pork Liver Soup)
猪肉片 (Pork Tenderloin)
鱼片汤 (Sliced Fish Soup)
猪肚汤 (Pig's Stomach Soup)
花生 (Groundnuts)
菜心 (Kai Lan)
花生 (Braised Peanuts)
咸菜 (Salted Vegetable)
红烧肉 (Braised Pork Belly)
卤猪脚 (Braised Pig's Trotter)
卤大肠 (Braised Pig's Intestine)
卤鸭 (Braised Duck)
豆皮 (Braised Beancurd Skin)
Homemade - Barley Water
Homemade - Ice Lemon Tea
Homemade - Hot Lemon Tea
Homemade - Lemon Barley
Water Chestnut
Lime Juice
King's Garden Tea, Tie Guan Yin, Bu Zhi Xiang, Xiang Ji A
Aged Pu Er, Oolong
Chinese cabbage, carrot and leek braised with dried scallop and shrimp in superior broth
Large intestine braised with selected spices
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排骨肉骨茶
特级龙骨汤
龙骨汤
猪腰汤
猪肝汤
猪肉片
鱼片汤
猪肚汤
土豆
菜心
小白菜
芥兰
咸菜
卤猪脚
卤猪大肠
卤肉片
卤海带皮
铁观音
不知香
香吉士
陈年普洱
桂花乌龙
Braised Pig's Trotter
Braised Pig Intestine
Braised Pork Belly
Braised Chicken Feet with Beancurd Skin
Braised Chicken Feet
Braised Beancurd Skin
Salted Vegetables
Groundnuts
Homemade Ngoh Hiang
Dough Fritters
Cai Xin
Xiao Bai Cai
Kai Lan
Vegetable Soup/Tang O
Premium Loin Ribs Soup
Premium Loin Ribs Soup
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