With the Lunar New Year of the Dragon right around the corner, what better way to celebrate the auspicious season than with a not-so-healthy serving of Bak Kwa!
One of the top few must-have snacks of the season, no home is truly complete without a platter of this sweet, savoury goodness.
To help you gear up for a feast, here’s a list of our top recommended Bak Kwa stores you’d have to visit to get your share this Chinese New Year!
TL;DR: Best Bak Kwa in Singapore (2024)
We will be comparing how much it costs to buy 500g of original no-frills Bak Kwa so you can get a feel of the prices.
Sadly, prices have generally increased for most Bak Kwa sellers.
- Cheapest: Fragrance ($21), Kim Hock Seng ($22), Hu Zhen Long ($23), Kim Peng Hiang ($24), Peng Gua Bak Kwa ($26)
- Priciest: New Peng Hiang ($30), Kim Tee Bak Kwa ($31), Bee Cheng Hiang ($35), Kim Hock Guan ($36), Kim Joo Guan ($40), Lim Chee Guan ($40)
That said, most pre-orders have started, so get your hands on this delicacy before they are completely sold out!
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- Bee Cheng Hiang Bak Kwa
- Fragrance Bak Kwa
- Hu Zhen Long Bak Kwa
- Kim Hock Guan Bak Kwa
- New Peng Hiang Bak Kwa
- Kim Hock Seng Bak Kwa
- Kim Hua Guan Bak Kwa
- Lim Chee Guan Bak Kwa
- Kim Joo Guan Bak Kwa
- Kim Peng Hiang Bak Kwa
- Peng Guan Bak Kwa
- Kim Tee Bak Kwa
- Friendly Vegetarian Bak Kwa
Friendly PSA: Information is accurate as of 12 Jan 2024. Prices and product availability are subject to change without prior notice, especially during the week leading up to Lunar New Year.
Bee Cheng Hiang Bak Kwa
Starting off with a household Bak Kwa brand, Bee Cheng Hiang (美珍香) boasts charcoal-grilled pork jerky with the right balance of sweet and savoury.
You can get yours at one of the 40 outlets located islandwide or online. You can also get a free red packet with a minimum spend of $50.
Their Freshly Grilled Bak Kwa starts from $35 for 500g of meaty goodness.
Bee Cheng Hiang Outlets
- Opening Hours: Varies
- Outlets: 40 outlets located throughout Singapore
Bee Cheng Hiang Bak Kwa Price
| Type of Bak Kwa | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Applewood Sliced Pork Bak Kwa | 300g 500g 600g 1kg | $26.40 $44 $52.80 $88 |
| Prime Pork | $24.60 $41 $49.20 $82 |
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| Minced Pork | $21 $35 $42 $70 |
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| Sliced Pork | $21.60 $36 $43.20 $72 |
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| Golden Coin | $21.60 $36 $43.20 $72 |
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| Chilli Pork | 22.80 $38 $45.60 $76 |
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| Gourmet Fusion | $25.20 $42 $50.40 $84 |
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| Chilli Gourmet | $32.40 $54 $64.80 $108 |
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| Sliced Chicken | $21.60 $36 $43.20 $72 |
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| Chicken Coin | $21.60 $36 $43.20 $72 |
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| Sliced Beef | $27 $45 $54 $90 |
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| Gourmet Bak Kwa | $31.80 $53 $63.60 $106 |
Where to Order: Bee Cheng Hiang
Bee Cheng Hiang Delivery Fee
There is a flat fee of $6 with a minimum spend of $50.
Fragrance Bak Kwa
Fragrance (香味) is another household name to many Singaporeans, and their Bak Kwa outlets can be found in many shopping mall outlets.
Their Signature Sliced Tender Bak Kwa will set you back $27.90 for 500g.
Fragrance Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Sliced Tender Bak Kwa | 300g 500g 1kg | $13.50 (U.P. $19.80) $21 (U.P. $33) $42 (U.P. $66) |
| Chilli Bak Kwa Freshly Grilled | $14 (U.P. $20.40) $22 (U.P. $34) $44 (U.P. $68) |
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| Chicken Bak Kwa | $13.50 (U.P. $19.80) $21 (U.P. $33) $42 (U.P. $66) |
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| Gold Coin Bak Kwa | 500g 1kg | $24 (U.P. $33) $48 (U.P. $66) |
| Mala Bak Kwa | 300g 500g 1kg | $16.32 (U.P. $20.40) $27.20 (U.P. $34) $54.40 (U.P. $68) |
| Honey Bak Kwa Freshly Grilled | $14 (U.P. $20.40) $22 (U.P. $34) $44 (U.P. $68) |
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| Bacon Bak Kwa | 300g | $21 |
| Premium Kurobuta Bak Kwa | 450g | $39 |
| Bak Kwa Strips Freshly Grilled | 300g 500g 1kg | $13.50 (U.P. $19.80) $21 (U.P. $33) $42 (U.P. $66) |
Where to Order: Fragrance
Physical Outlets:
- Opening Hours: Varies
- Outlets: Located islandwide
Fragrance Bak Kwa Delivery Fee
There is free delivery for orders above $128. For orders below $128, these are the fees you need to know:
- $79 to $119.99: $8
- $38 to $78.99: $10
- $37.99 and below: $11
An additional $8 will be charged for deliveries to Sentosa and Tuas.
Hu Zhen Long Bak Kwa
Intend to surprise your guests this Lunar New Year with never-seen Bak Kwa flavors?
Then look out for Crocodile meat, BBQ lobster, or durian-flavored Bak Kwa at this establishment!
Also, their Traditional Sliced Tender BBQ Pork Bakwa (Vacuum Packed) sets you back $38 for 500g.
Hu Zhen Long Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pork Bak Kwa Individual Vacuum Pack | 280g | $23 |
| Crocodile Meat Bak Kwa | 130g | $25 |
| BBQ Beef Bak Kwa | 220g | $23 |
| Lobster Bak Kwa | 220g | $44 |
| Traditional Sliced Tender BBQ Pork Bakwa (Vacuum Packed) | 500g & 1kg | $38 & $76 |
Where to Order: Hu Zhen Long
Physical Outlet:
- Main Shop
- 14 Sago St, Singapore 059015
- Opening Hours:
- Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm
- Sat – Sun: 10am – 6pm
Hu Zhen Long Delivery Fee
- $20 flat rate
Kim Hock Guan Bak Kwa
Open since 1905, Kim Hock Guan easily remains one of the oldest Bak Kwa stores in town.
Instead of using minced pork, their unique recipe calls for traditionally sliced pork, giving their Bak Kwa a completely new mouth feel.
For CNY 2024, you can order their Bak Kwa on Lazada, but do note that the delivery fees may vary.
Kim Hock Guan Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional BBQ Sliced Pork | 300g 500g 1kg | $21.90 $36 $72 |
| Traditional BBQ Sliced Pork (Bite sized pieces) | $20.90 $34 $68 |
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| Spicy BBQ Sliced Pork | $22.90 $37.50 $75 |
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| BBQ Pork Bacon | $30 $50 $100 |
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| Mala Sliced Pork | 180g | $20 |
Where to Order: Lazada Shop
Physical Outlet:
- Chinatown
- 150 South Bridge Road, #01-02 Fook Hai Building, Singapore 058727
- Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Daily)
Kim Hock Seng Bak Kwa
Did you know?
The owner/chef of Kim Hock Seng still insists on making and cooking Bak Kwa in its original round shape form before cutting it into its widely known square shape!
They are also famous for their honey bacon Bak Kwa, which sounds delicious.
Also, based on online reviews, you can get 500g for FREE if you purchased 1kg!
Kim Hock Seng Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional BBQ Sliced Pork | 500g 1kg | $22 $54 |
Physical Outlet:
- Kim Hock Seng @ Geylang
- 570 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389515
- 11am – 9pm (Daily)
Note that this place does not take in online orders nor offer delivery.
Kim Joo Guan Bak Kwa
Using only chilled 100% Australian-grained-fed fresh pork, you know they take their Bak Kwa craft very seriously here.
For a sweeter, more natural-tasting Bak Kwa, this is the place you want to order from.
Kim Joo Guan Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Vacuum Packed Bak Kwa | 200g 500g | $16.50 $40 |
| Chilli Vacuum Packed Bak Kwa | $17 $41 |
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| Mala Vacuum Packed Bak Kwa | $17.50 $42 |
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| Gold Coin Bak Kwa | 500g 1kg | $31 $62 |
| Gourmet Traditional Bak Kwa | $32 $64 |
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| Gourmet Chilli Bak Kwa | $33 $66 |
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| Premium Iberico Bak Kwa | 500g | $108 |
| Premium Pork Belly Bak Kwa | 500g | $43.50 |
| Traditional Vacuum Packed Bak Kwa | 200g 500g | $16.50 $40 |
| Chilli Vacuum Packed Bak Kwa | $17 $41 |
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| Mala Vacuum Packed Bak Kwa | $17.50 $42 |
Where to Order: Kim Joo Guan
Unfortunately, most items available for online CNY pre-orders are closed, but you can still grab them from the physical stores.
Physical Outlets:
- Kim Joo Guan Flagship Store
- 257 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058806
- Opening Hours: 9.30am – 7.30pm (Daily)
- Kim Joo Guan @ Royal Square
- 103 Irrawaddy Rd, #01-25 Royal Square at Novena, Singapore 329566
- Opening Hours: 9.30am to 8.30pm (Daily)
Kim Joo Guan Delivery Fee
- $20 flat rate
Kim Peng Hiang Bak Kwa
Kim Peng Hiang has long been proven wildly popular with its charcoal-grilled pineapple Bak Kwa (they claim to be the first ones for this!).
While it does not have any website nor take any online orders, its snaking queues every Chinese New Year prove how delicious its Bak Kwas are.
Customers are also limited to a purchase of 3kg per person and you can only make payment using cash.
The collection will be on the following day after orders are submitted physically.
Kim Peng Hiang Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Pork | 500g 1kg | $24 $48 |
| Fa Cai BBQ Chicken | $26 $52 |
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| Pineapple BBQ Pork | $28 $56 |
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| Sliced Royal Pork | $26 $52 |
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| Sliced Royal Chilli | $26 $52 |
Physical Outlet:
- Kim Peng Hiang (Changi)
- 465 Changi Rd, Singapore 419886
- Opening Hours: 10am – 7pm (Daily, closed on Mon)
Note that this place does not take in online orders nor offer delivery.
Lim Chee Guan Bak Kwa
Lim Chee Guan is a very popular brand in Singapore, as proven by how its website was down for days right after it announced that pre-orders were available online.
While their pre-order site is still down due to overwhelming responses, fret not, as stocks are still available.
All updates will be announced via their Instagram and Facebook pages.
The Bak Kwa seller strongly encourages you to order online.
But you can also visit any of their three outlets to get your Bak Kwa:
- Chinatown
- 203 New Bridge Road, Singapore 059429
- Opening Hours: 9am – 9pm (Daily)
- ION Orchard
- 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
- Opening Hours: 10am – 9pm (Daily)
- Jewel Changi
- 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
- #B2-222
- Opening hours: 10am – 9pm (Daily)
Note: Their People’s Park Complex outlet is temporarily closed till 11 February 2024.
Lim Chee Guan Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Sliced Pork | 500g | $40 |
| BBQ Chilli Pork | 500g | $41 |
| BBQ Bacon | 500g | $60 |
| Gold Coin Pork | 500g | $37 |
| BBQ Chicken | 500g | $37 |
| BBQ Beef | 500g | $41 |
| BBQ Prawn | 500g | $37 |
| BBQ Fish | 500g | $37 |
Delivery Fee:
- $15 for orders below $100, free otherwise
- An additional charge of $10 may be charged for orders to Sentosa
Self Collection: 12pm – 8pm
Kim Tee Bak Kwa (New Eastern Kim Tee)
Another longstanding competitor in the Bak Kwa world, Kim Tee has been around since 1976.
Boasting 100% handmade Bak Kwa products, their barbecued meats are noticeably thinner than their competitors.
So, if you’re looking for a cleaner bite, this is the establishment for you.
Plus, they’ve got five outlets islandwide, perfect for all you last-minute shoppers out there!
Right now, Chilli Bak Kwa and Sliced Bak Kwa are out of stock, but their Signature Bak Kwa is still available.
Kim Tee Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Bak Kwa | 500g 1kg | $31 $62 |
Note that there is a minimum order of $210 of Bak Kwa for pre-orders.
Where to Order: Kim Tee Bak Kwa
Physical Outlets:
- Kim Tee @ Serangoon Garden (Flagship Store)
- 22 Maju Avenue Singapore 556695
- Opening Hours:
- 10am – 8pm (Mon – Sat)
- 10am – 6pm (Sun/PH)
- CNY Extended Hours:
- 6 – 20 Jan: 9am – 9pm
- 21 Jan (Eve): 9am – 12pm (or till sold-out, whichever earlier)
- New Eastern Kim Tee @ Toa Payoh
- 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 #01-69 Singapore 310210
- Shorter operating hours, do call before visiting: (+65) 9738 8458 / 9815 8870
- New Eastern Kim Tee @ Old Airport Road
- 51 Old Airport Road, #01-112 Singapore 390051
- Shorter operating hours, do call before visiting: (+65) 9028 4606 / 8661 5006
- New Eastern Kim Tee @ Potong Pasir
- 147 Potong Pasir Avenue 1, #01-85 Singapore 350147
- Shorter operating hours, do call before visiting: (+65) 8387 5762 / 9011 7743
Kim Tee Bak Kwa Delivery Fee
- $18 for orders below $700
- Store Pickup: Only available at the Serangoon Gardens outlet till 8 Feb 2024 at selected timings.
New Peng Hiang Bak Kwa
If you love variety, you can get it from New Peng Hiang.
Think red wine, kimchi, sesame pork, and even coffee pork…
New Peng Hiang’s Bak Kwa comes thickly cut, with bits of fats that seem compressed into the meat.
New Peng Hiang Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tender Pork BBQ Bak Kwa | 500g | $30 |
| Sliced Pork BBQ Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Bacon Bak Kwa | 500g | $45 |
| Chicken BBQ Bak Kwa | 500g | $30 |
| Golden Coin Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Chilli Tender Pork BBQ Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Coffee Pork Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Garlic Pork Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Less Sugar & Salt Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Kimchi Pork BBQ Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Pineapple Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
| Red Wine Pork BBQ Bak Kwa | 500g | $32 |
Where to Order: New Peng Hiang Bak Kwa
Physical Outlets: Available at various Sheng Siong outlets
New Peng Hiang Delivery Fee
Peng Guan Bak Kwa
Another popular choice on this list is none other than Peng Guan Bak Kwa!
Fortunately, there are still stocks (for now), and you can place your orders ahead of CNY. Do note that the Chilli Bak Kwa and Chicken Bak Kwa are already sold out at the time of writing.
Peng Guan Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bak Kwa | 500g 1kg | $26 $52 |
| Sliced Bak Kwa | ||
| Chilli Bak Kwa | ||
| Chicken Bak Kwa |
Where to Order: Peng Guan Bak Kwa
Delivery Fee: $12 for orders below 10kg
Store pick-up or purchase directly at physical outlets:
- Chang Cheng Mei Hwa Coffeeshop
- 201C Tampines Street 21, #01-01, Singapore 523201
- Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm daily
- Chang Cheng Coffeeshop
- Blk 848 Yishun Street 81, #01-136, Singapore 760848
- Opening Hours: 8am – 8pm daily
- Chinatown Complex Food Centre
- Blk 335 Smith Street, #02-36, Singapore 050335
- Opening Hours: 10am – 3.45pm (Tue-Sun)
- Fu Lu Shou Complex (Fu Lu Shou Food House)
- 149 Rochor Road, #B1-22, Singapore 188425
- Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm (Daily)
- Foodclique Food House
- Blk 132 Jurong Gateway Road, #01-273, Singapore 600132
- Operating Hours: 8am – 8pm (Daily)
- Mei De Coffeeshop
- Blk 273 Bukit Batok East Ave 4 #01-78 Singapore 650273
- Operating Hours: 8am – 8pm daily
- 722 AMK Food House
- Blk 722 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8, Singapore 560722
- Operating Hours: 8am – 8pm (Daily)
Vegetarian Bak Kwa by Friendly Vegetarian
Who says being vegetarian needs to be boring?
Satisfy your Bak Kwa cravings with Friendly Vegetarian’s 100% vegetarian “Bak Kwa”, made from soybeans and other vegetarian-friendly ingredients.
Vegetarian Bak Kwa Price
| Type | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly BBQ Snack Original | 250g | $7.09 |
| Friendly BBQ Snack Spicy | 250g | Friendly Vegetarian Bak Kwa Prices 2024 |
Where to Order: Friendly Vegetarian
Delivery Fee: $18 for orders below $120
Physical Outlets:
- Ang Mo Kio
- 421 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-1165, Singapore 560421
- Opening Hours:
- 8am – 6pm (Mon – Sat)
- 8am – 1pm (Public Holidays)
- Closed on Sundays
- Pasir Panjang
- Blk 14 Pasir Panjang Wholesale center, #01-24, Singapore 110014
- Opening Hours:
- 8am – 5.30pm (Mon – Sat)
- 8am – 1pm (Public Holidays)
- Closed on Sundays
Buying Bak Kwa In Singapore 2024
As Chinese New Year draws near, beat the queue by getting your Bak Kwa early!
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