Ah Yat Kitchen was a spot that I was really looking forward to revisiting ever since our first visit there — it was the dim sum that really deserved a mention during the previous visit. Also surprising how this low-profile eatery hidden within the upper levels of Far East Plaza is actually under the Ah Yat Group of Restaurants, better known for their Ah Yat Seafood restaurants; there isn’t much of an indication except from its name, since the menu here focuses on Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng offerings being served in a casual dining setting.

The Steamed BBQ Pork Bun is something which we did not order the previous time — and boy, we were indeed missing out. These buns are probably one of the most well-executed buns I have had from an establishment of its type. Really liked how the bun was fluffy and soft, yet holds up the fillings within really well without being undesirably soggy; not too thick, but the BBQ Pork Bun really took the show for this one — the Honey BBQ sauce is sufficiently rich and a good balance of sweet and savoury, while the chunks of meat are that of the leaner sort. Despite so, the chunks of meat were not too dry nor too thin or thick; right-sized for a good chew and provides that pleasant contrast of textures from the bun to the meat. Pretty delicious, and could match up well against that of more formal dim sum restaurants even.

Was a bit bummed that they had changed the aesthetics of the Steamed Egg Yolk Custard Bun to something that is more subdued (it used to be stylised with a cute face as it was illustrated, rather than the simple bright yellow bun it is now), but otherwise the other items are as good as I remembered them to be — includes the Crispy Cheong Fun with Shrimp which I had previously which I utterly loved. A rather hidden and quiet spot for some satisfying dimsum slightly away from main areas of the Orchard shopping belt that I would make the trip for!