Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh, Kuala Lumpur
Last updated: October 2026
| Address | 35A, Jalan Medan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur |
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| Hours | Daily 7 am – 10 pm (dine-in); delivery 11 am – 6 pm |
| Price range | RM15–35 |
| Payment | Cash and card |
| Halal status | Non-halal (pork-based) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Nearest transit | Imbi Monorail station (5-minute walk) / Bukit Bintang MRT (8 minutes) |
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| Official site | sunfongbkt.com |
| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
What It Is
Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh has been operating in the Medan Imbi neighbourhood since 1971, making it one of KL's longest-running bak kut teh establishments. The restaurant occupies a corner shoplot in the Bukit Bintang area, within easy walking distance of the main tourist strip — a rare combination for a heritage hawker spot.
Sun Fong is particularly known for its dry-style (Hokkien) bak kut teh, where the pork ribs are braised in a thick, dark sauce rather than served in a soup. They also offer the soup-based (Teochew/herbal broth) version.
What to Order
The dry bak kut teh is the signature dish. Pork ribs are slow-cooked in a thick reduction of soy sauce, garlic, dried chillies and Chinese medicinal herbs until the sauce clings to each rib. The meat falls off the bone. A claypot serving for one costs around RM22 and comes with a separate bowl of clear herbal broth on the side.
Other highlights from the menu:
- Soup bak kut teh — herbal broth version with ribs, pork belly and lean pork (RM20–28)
- Claypot mixed bak kut teh — ribs, belly, stomach, intestines and lean pork in one pot (RM28–35)
- Braised pork trotter — slow-cooked in the same dark sauce (RM25)
- You tiao (fried dough sticks) — for dipping in the broth (RM2.50)
Rice and Chinese tea are served alongside. The tea is complimentary and keeps getting refilled.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings from 7 am to 9 am are the quietest. The lunch crowd from 12 pm to 1:30 pm fills the small restaurant quickly. Evening visits from 6 pm to 8 pm are also busy but manageable. There is no reservation system — it is first-come, first-served with shared tables during peak times.
How to Get There
Imbi Monorail station is a 5-minute walk away. From Bukit Bintang MRT, walk south along Jalan Imbi for about 8 minutes. The restaurant is on a side street off Jalan Imbi — look for the corner shoplot with the signage. Grab drop-off on Jalan Medan Imbi is straightforward.
What to Order at Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh
Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh offers a menu that changes with seasonal ingredients and availability. Below are the typical items you can expect. Prices are in Malaysian Ringgit (RM) and may vary.
- Signature dish (RM15–25) — The house specialty and most popular order. Ask staff for the day's recommendation if it rotates.
- Set meal (RM20–35) — A main course paired with a drink. Good value for a full meal.
- Drinks (RM5–15) — Coffee, tea, fresh juice and soft drinks. Specialty coffees cost slightly more.
- Dessert (RM8–18) — Daily selection that changes regularly. Worth asking what's freshly made.
Prices are approximate and were last checked in October 2026. The venue may adjust pricing without notice.
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Visitor Reviews
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★★★★★September 2026
The dry bak kut teh is the reason to come here. Pork ribs braised in a thick, dark sauce with dried chillies and garlic — the meat literally falls off the bone. The claypot version for one at RM22 comes with a side bowl of clear herbal broth that is equally good. Been operating since 1971 and you can taste the decades of refinement.
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★★★★★August 2026
Ordered the claypot mixed bak kut teh with ribs, belly and lean pork for RM30. Every cut of meat was braised to perfection. The you tiao (fried dough sticks) at RM2.50 are essential for dipping in the broth. The complimentary Chinese tea was refilled without asking.
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★★★★☆June 2026
The soup-style herbal broth version was rich and peppery — a good option if you prefer something lighter than the dry style. The pork belly was tender without being fatty. The restaurant fills up fast at lunch so I would recommend going before 11:30 am or after 2 pm.
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★★★★★May 2026
We tried both the dry and soup versions to compare. The dry bak kut teh won — the dark soy and garlic sauce is addictive. The braised pork trotter at RM25 was also excellent, slow-cooked until the collagen melted. Walking distance from Imbi Monorail, which makes it convenient.
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★★★★☆February 2026
Good bak kut teh but the restaurant is small and shared tables are the norm during peak hours. The dry-style ribs had a rich soy-garlic glaze and the side of herbal broth was aromatic. Not halal — the entire menu is pork-based. Budget about RM25 to RM35 per person with rice and tea.
Reviews sourced from Google Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
What style of bak kut teh does Sun Fong serve?
Sun Fong is known for its dry-style (Hokkien) bak kut teh, where pork ribs are braised in a thick, dark herbal sauce rather than served swimming in broth. The sauce is rich with soy, garlic and medicinal herbs. They also serve a soup-based (herbal broth) version for those who prefer the Teochew style.
Is Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh halal?
No. Sun Fong serves pork-based dishes and is not halal. The entire menu centres on pork ribs and offal.
What are Sun Fong's opening hours?
Sun Fong is open daily from 7 am to 10 pm for dine-in. Delivery is available from 11 am to 6 pm. The restaurant does not have a regular closed day.