Ya Hua, opened by the Gwee Sisters since 1973, is one brand you can trust for that peppery pork broth on a cool night.
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They were out of spare ribs (at the time of our visit), but the pork ribs, though tougher and leaner, had a pleasant chewy bite from the little bit of fat in it. The robust soup sent a wake up call to the senses, maybe more like an annoying alarm as the (unlimited!) refills were unbearingly peppery. The dough fritters were also stale. Slightly disappointing.
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The turnaround was the bowl of braised pork trotters that should never be amiss from your table. The wobbly collagenic skin had just the right amount of fat for flavour, so your arteries are safe from being clogged. The soft tender meat was soaked thoroughly in the dark soy sauce, the savoury and sweet profiles made this a mouthwatering dish. Sip on the tie guan yin between bites, the nectarous oolong cleanses the palate, and also serves as a comfortable sweet end note to a rousing meal.
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