(PARTIALLY SPONSORED) Mondays are miserable enough as it is, so why not dispel some of the blues by making it a Meaty Monday at @yupavilionsg? Hidden on the third floor of the perpetually dead Kovan Heartland Mall is Yu Pavilion, a snazzy little Chinese restaurant. I won’t lie, my expectations were very modest, but Yu Pavilion managed to thoroughly impress me & my dad.⠀
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They pride themselves on their Signature Marmite Spare Ribs ($18.80++ for the small), and deservedly so. The tinfoil bowl felt tacky & a mismatch with Yu Pavilion’s refined feel, but the ribs themselves were world class. Most marmite ribs tend to be awfully salty, but Yu Pavilion gets it just right. The marmite does most of the flavouring for these tender ribs with it’s deep saltiness, and it provides and extra umami dimension due to the yeast extract in it. The marmite is definitely mixed with a few extra ingredients, as there is a little sweetness to counteract the natural bitterness of the marmite. As for the meaty pork ribs, they were encased in a thin, crisp batter layer, and every last rib was tastefully tender.⠀
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The meaty selections from Yu Pavilion were a strong start to our dinner, and I’m glad it continued being superb all throughout. Thanks for the invite, @yupavilionsg, and thanks for setting it up @scalemicroinfluencers!