Located in the heart of Marina Bay Financial Centre, Paradise Pavilion serves up lip-smackingly good dim sums at prices that are justifiable the moment you sink your teeth into em. Just finding this place from Raffles Place MRT is enough to work up an appetite as the endless labyrinth of underground walkways to get to tower 2 is enough to make you hangry (hungry + angry if you're wondering). Being the kiasu Singaporeans that we are, we made a reservation for 2 at 1130am on a Sunday just to be sure as this place has been getting a constant stream of good reviews online and from friends.
The Fried Carrot Cake in XO Sauce ($8.80) was definitely one of the highlights for me. My mouth watered just looking at that dish, and it sure didn't disappoint. The chunks of carrot cake having nice crispy bits on the outside, yet pillowly soft on the inside. It was complemented with the bean sprouts and yummy chunks of egg scatted around. We polished up this dish as it was so easy to eat, and not greasy on the palate like what you find at our hawkers.
The baked Snow Bun with BBQ pork ($5.60) should be on your to order list if you have a sweet tooth. That crisp, yet flaky exterior giving way to a heap of lean BBQ pork in the middle. I would personally love a bit more fats and perhaps some charring as the second bun just got a bit way too sweet and monotone for me.
Next up were the Crackling Pork Belly ($12.80) and Siew Mai Skewers ($5.80). One bite of the pork belly would send you to heaven. That thin crisp skin on the top gives way to an explosion of fats and meat underneath that has been lovingly cooked over time. None of that tough cuts you get elsewhere. The English mustard on the side just gives that extra kick at the end if you find this too rich for your liking. I would have happily finished up this portion by myself but unfortunately I had to share...
The skewers veered towards the fusion side of things. The fillings of meat and juicy ass prawns was bursting with juices while being encased in skin that's glazed over by a terriyaki like sauce. This gave the outside a sweet, yet smoky taste that held firm and wasn't mushy at all.
Unfortunately this picture was from my partner as I had to start licking my fingers after she took this. The Steamed Custard Bun ($5.50 for 3) is something you should not miss. That supple skin easily breaks away, showing you it's glorious sweet and salty insides for you to lick up while having that stupid grin on your face.
If you're in the mood for something a little more upmarket you can always check our their ala-carte menu but be prepared for their eye-watering prices. Or come with a few friends and try their apple wood roasted peking duck. This place fills up quick with the crowds, and the hustle and bustle takes you away from the fact that this is chi-chi establishment. While this place is priced above your regular dim sum places it's definitely worth what you pay for, and more.
Paradise Pavilion
8A Marina Boulevard
#02-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre
Tower 2 (018984)
Tel: 6509 9308
Nearest MRT stations Downtown, Raffles Place and Marina Bay
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