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Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh

October 8, 2009 | 7,989 views
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In my last post, I compared Telok Pulai Bak Kut Teh on Jalan Teluk Pulai, and a spinoff  (?) in Taman Intan, which is easily accessible from the Federal Highway. But along the row of old, somewhat dilapidated shophouses on Jalan Teluk Pulai in Klang, lies ANOTHER gem of a Bak Kut Teh outlet, simply named; Klang Lek.

Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh

Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh -A rather spacious restaurant that’s shady and cooling, with less attitude to boot

Collage Klang Lek BKT

The You Tiao (fried crullers) came in a fuss-free plastic bag, typical brew your own Chinese tea, the slightly-oiled rice with the thick, dark and sweet soy sauce, and digging for treasures under the pot of black gold?!

Surprisingly, this 30 years old plus shop was not as crowded nor as pretentious as the others. Simple and laidback, I felt compelled to sing praises on the sheer comfort of having my BKT fix here. No waiting for tables, no rushing to sip your cup of tea just so the family of 10 who had been eyeing your table can finally rest their steely glances, and certainly no problem with parking. This row of shop facing Jalan Teluk Pulai, is located right in front of a residential area. But don’t go parking in front of people’s gates and claimed that J2Kfm told you so.

Dry Bak Kut Teh

The DRY version of Bak Kut Teh – A stronger, pungent creation with a thick, almost caramelized gravy clinging onto the cuts of meat, dried chillies, ladies fingers, and dried cuttlefish.

Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh serves the usual BKT in claypots, or in bowls, according to your preference. And on top of that, they serve the DRY version of Bak Kut Teh as well, in claypots no less. I’ve tasted a few dry BKT, both in Klang, Subang, and even in Ipoh. But I have to admit, Klang Lek’s interpretation of the dish was spot-on. Very strong flavours from the glistening thick gravy flavoured with herbs (much like BKT’s recipe, but continuously boiled/heated until dried up). The bits of dried cuttlefish added a decent hint of pungency, with a different texture to the dish. For those who have not tried the DRY version of BKT, just imagine any Kung Pou style of dishes, with a heavier taste.

Bak Kut Teh

And the tender cuts of meat in the claypot of goodness

Klang Lek managed to cook up a rather delicious concoction of Bak Kut Teh as well. The soup was slightly thicker than the Teluk Pulai’s version, with generous cuts of meat, a single portion was priced at about RM8-9 (I don’t think there was a receipt issued for this meal), while the DRY version was priced at 50 cents more.

So where’s your favourite haunt for good old Bak Kut Teh in Klang? Or Kuala Lumpur for that mattter?!

Location :

Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh

27, Jalan Teluk Pulai,

41100 Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

Opening hours : 7.30am – 9.00pm.

Tel No : 012-2293 826

Here’s a GOOGLE MAP to Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh

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14 Responses to “Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh”

  1. tekkaus says:
    October 8, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    I’m surely going with the thicker bak kut teh! LOL 😀 Must be damn delicious. :p The sight of it is enough to makes me drool!

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    October 14th, 2009 at 12:33 pm

    the dry BKT was good, accentuated by the pungent dried cuttlefish.
    perfect with a portion of soupy BKT on the side.

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  2. Chin says:
    October 8, 2009 at 6:03 pm

    Somehow Klang adds premium to BKT. More so if situated in that royal town.

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  3. claire says:
    October 8, 2009 at 7:36 pm

    wow..this one also looks as nice… so klang memang is famous for bak kut teh!.. last time my KL bro took me to Ampang side, if i m not mistaken.. can eat the superior meat of bak kut teh… very fast sold out, according to him.. must get the name of the shop.. now i suddenly recalled back..

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  4. SimpleGirl says:
    October 8, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    i’ve been there many years back, but haven’t got a chance to try the dry version, always feel like having the soup with rice…..

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  5. Julian Si says:
    October 8, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Looks incredible … I miss BKT in kopi-shops 😉
    .-= Julian Si´s last blog ..Roast Duck and more tai-chau dishes in Abu Dhabi – Meena Cafe =-.

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  6. ai wei says:
    October 8, 2009 at 10:51 pm

    somewhere i want to try, always. after watching all food show (the ah xian show and taiwan food show) talking bout this place.

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  7. Leo says:
    October 9, 2009 at 11:24 am

    I just blogged about a place that serves dry BKT that rocks!!! check it out ok???
    This area is easily accessible via Federal Highway… beside BKT, there is also one tai chow place that is quite good… the name is Zui Mun Lau if I’m not mistaken.. signature dish is the fish head 🙂 fresh from the port every morning

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  8. zewt says:
    October 15, 2009 at 9:12 am

    somehow, i dont feel BKT is BKT. i think the taste is just a lil different. maybe i just havent tasted the best… maybe…

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  9. KY says:
    October 15, 2009 at 10:22 am

    describing dry BKT with Kung Pao is pretty accurate I think. 😉

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  10. swee says:
    November 9, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    at the other end corner lot of this shop, there’s a shop that sells seafood bkt. Kinda originated from there. the soup is not as thick as lek’s but it’s perfect for seafood (crab and prawns usually best) ..but u have to be there early like 9am cause they usually finish by 11am.. basically that row itself, there’s 3 bkt shops.. I grew up eating bkt from the 3 shops..
    the one in the middle do have assam fish and vege. but it’s more exp compared to the other 2.

    another shop for BKT in klang town is behind the huge building (then known as Plaza Metro) now it’s occupied by LHDN and CIMB. it’s nnext to Maybank. it;s a corner lot single storey house (i think its called “sei ngan cai”.. they’re open at night as well) but u have to beat the massive traffic to go there..

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    J2Kfm Reply:
    November 9th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    I think I’ve tried the one near maybank, at a corner lot of a house.
    not that good, IMO.

    is the other corner of Klang Lek, the Teluk Pulai BKT? or another?

    seriously, Klang has supposedly more than 200 outlets serving BKT, it’s almost impossible to try them all! 🙂

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  11. Famous Klang Bak Kut Teh Restaurants | Motormouth From Ipoh - Malaysian Food & Travel Blog says:
    July 18, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    […] Klang Lek Bak Kut Teh and Teluk Pulai Bak Kut Teh (not to be confused with the aforementioned one, this one is really on Jalan Teluk Pulai) are two other BKT outlets I visited before, and the former was one I patronized more than once. […]

  12. Chris says:
    May 28, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I am a klangite. Yet i hv never visited any of these restaurants. Food during my growing up days was certainly much delicious. Thank you.

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