Backyard Kitchen and Brew UP Town Center Review

My younger brother treated us for lunch last Sunday at Backyard Kitchen in UP Town Center. It was his 27th birthday and I was really surprised because it was the first time he treated all of us lol!

Inside Backyard Kitchen and Brew UP Town Center

Anyhow it was our first time at Backyard Kitchen and Brew in UP Town Center. It was high noon it was kind of dim inside. There's this rustic vibe, I guess it's all the wooden furniture and trimmings.

Each table has its own set of plates, utensils, and napkins.

Skillet Fries (P355)

We ordered Skillet Fries for sharing. It's literally a skillet full of fries topped with cheese sauce, pulled pork, BBQ sauce, jalapeno, and sour cream. While I liked the flavor profile, the fries were swimming in oil and super soggy. I couldn't eat more than a few pieces because it was so cloying.

Pulled Pork Belly Rice (P255)

I ordered Pulled Pork Belly Rice as my main course. It came in a big but shallow wooden bowl. My mistake, it was almost the same as the Skillet Fries in terms of flavor minus the cheese. Well I ordered this first and my brother ordered the Skillet Fries afterwards. Anyhow garlic rice is topped with fried egg and pulled pork with BBQ sauce, jalapeno, and sour cream. I thought it was pretty good and I finished it, just too similar to the Skillet Fries in terms of taste. Read more »

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