We've all seen the insane queues, but which bak kwa in Singapore is worth your devotion? From old school classics to new creations, we've got 'em all.

It’s not really Chinese New Year without ang baos. Or pigging out on copious amounts of heart-burning festive snacks, the most popular of which is undoubtedly bak kwa – sweet, smoky pork jerky. And it’s gotta have those charred edges. We have no shortage of stores hawking this savoury delight, each of them ardently defended by their munching advocates – and they boast the snaking queues during CNY to prove it. To make it easier for you to navigate the wonderful world of bak kwa in Singapore, we’ve come up with our own list of favourite purveyors of this scrumptious snack.

Old Seng Choong

Old Seng Choong is best known for its selection of premium local snacks and confectioneries. We’re talking pandan chiffon cake, kueh lapis, and cookies in flavours like hae bee hiam, gula melaka, and pandan coconut. Its truffle bak kwa is back on sale, marinated with its very own secret recipe and a blend of fragrant summer black truffle and white truffle oil. Heaven! Old Seng Choong, shop online