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Where to get great pork ribs in Jakarta
Here are the places to find the best pork ribs in the city.
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There’s a certain juicy feeling that other types of steak can’t beat, especially if it’s pork ribs. (instagram.com/meliachrishantina/-)
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any people say that ribs are the tastiest cut of meat. That there’s a certain juiciness that can’t be beat, especially if it’s pork ribs.
It turns out that Jakarta has a lot of fans of pork ribs. Here are the places to find the best pork rib dishes in the city.
If you’re a fan of grilled ribs and have visited Australia, there’s a good chance you will recognize Hurricane’s Grill. This restaurant opened its first Asian branch in Indonesia around August last year. Undeniably, its signature tender pork ribs are amazing and come in half and full rack options.
Almost every Jakarta foodie knows that Pantai Indah Kapuk in North Jakarta is the perfect area to find great a great variety of non-halal foods. Visiting Smokey Ribs is a must when you’re in the area, and your culinary experience will only be complete after you try its famous pork ribs. Not only that, its appetizers are also to die for.
Known as one of the greatest Italian restaurants in town, Pepenero has a lot to offer outside of pizza and pasta, such as their pork ribs. Having existed for several years now, Pepenero knows how to maintain quality. No wonder it already has several branches in Jakarta and one in Bali.
Another option in Pantai Indah Kapuk you should consider paying a visit to is Pala Adas. The difference is, this restaurant stays true to Indonesia cultures in terms of food and interior. The latter is well-designed and Pala Adas’s pork ribs are called Iga Babi Tiga Rasa; a very unique dish because it features three different choices of pork ribs with different tastes consisting of rica-rica, green chili and sweet soy.
(Read also: Where to enjoy the most delicious 'penyet' in Jakarta)
Paradise Inn features the great taste of Imperial Pork Ribs: its signature pork ribs served without bones. Despite their simple appearance, Imperial Pork Ribs are juicy and soft. They might quickly melt in your mouth but the taste will linger for a long time and be hard to forget. Paradise Inn is the local branch of a chain of restaurants located in Malaysia and Singapore.
Serving great ribs, steak and seafood, Tony Roma’s has a reputation as one of the best restaurants to enjoy pork ribs in Jakarta. There’s a theory that “the closer to the bone, the sweeter the meat”, and you can prove this by visiting Tony Roma’s. Eating ribs until the meat’s vanished from the bone is the perfect way to enjoy it, and Tony Roma’s is the perfect place for that.
Naughty Nuri’s is a simpler option than all of the above. having started off as a small warung in Ubud, Bali, this restaurant currently has a lot of fans in Jakarta because of its amazing pork ribs. Two of the brand’s branches have already opened in North Jakarta's Kelapa Gading and Pantai Indah Kapuk. Using traditional tasty ingredients from Bali, Naughty Nuri has its own signature taste that is sure to impress customers. (kes)
