RUB Ribs and Barbecue

Our Saturday started slow but eventually picked up after lunch –our heels smoked running around finishing errands in the afternoon.  But who wants to talk about chores and groceries (okay, grocery I like to talk about sometimes) when we can talk about a smoking grill that produces ravishing-worthy ribs we had during lunch that day.

The car halted to a parking stop in front of a duplex with a red signage that spelled RUB.  With more comfortable dining area on the 2^nd floor, the small space has quotable quotes in frames adorning the wall.  Their menu offers wings, potato wedges, pastas, pork belly, among others but obviously, it is a no-nonsense restaurant devoted to the love of ribs and barbecue.

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I still say that Naughty Nuri in Bali is the best barbecued ribs I have ever tasted and only one I can lip-smack to whenever I daydream about mouthwatering ribs.  I haven’t found anything close to Naughty Nuri’s.  I’m happy to bring news though that RUB restaurant in Tomas Morato area is worth a shot.  It has good value for money and their ribs are pretty good.

On the Table

Super Duo Baby Back Ribs PHP 350

1 Whole Slab + 2 Side Dishes

RUB’s Super Duo Baby Back Ribs is good for two and it’s only P350, compared to the others priced at P500-600.  This already includes your choice of 2 side dishes.  I ordered Garlic Spinach and Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato and was pretty satisfied with the serving size and taste.

I particularly loved the roasted garlic mashed potato of RUB.  It was rustic with bits of potato skin and not too mushy –more on the smooth but chunky consistency.  One of the best I’ve tried in the metro.  The garlic spinach and mushroom was also a good choice to order and comes close second to mashed potato.

The plate of baby back ribs was really a huge SLAB, not the sordid slabs restaurants try to convince people are sharing sizes.  The meat that surrounds the bones is packed –thick that you can actually rip off a big tender bite out of it.  Ribs are coated with a delectable sweet and peppery basting. 

At times, the thick pork meat needs more of the barbecue sauce so don’t hesitate to ask for extra sauce on the side.

Sprice PHP 65

Two side dishes were not enough for Bubba so he ordered RUB’s spiced fried rice or “Sprice.”  This is RUB’s version of dirty rice.

Buffalo Chicken Wings PHP 255

Although I was seriously eyeing Smoked Pork Belly or the Steamers, I relented to Bubba’s order of Buffalo chicken wings since he was craving.  Piece of advice: Don’t dare deprive cravings, unless you want a full on debate ensuing out of what movie to watch or something equally as shallow or trivial –with absolutely no connection with THE craving.  Haha.

The chicken wings, relatively small, was spicier than your usual buffalo wings.  It lacks a bit of crunch that we enjoy from our favorites.  The bleu cheese that comes with it is laudable since there are only two other in the Metro that offers good bleu cheese sauce with Buffalo wings.

Fried Oreos PHP 140 with Extra Ice Cream PHP 30

The Fried Oreos are average –Bubba and I would agree that Flaming Wings’ wicked oreos are still in first place but it is an okay alternative if you don’t want to travel all the way to Katipunan. 

One scoop of ice cream wasn’t enough on the plate and under the heat we experienced last Saturday so we ordered an extra scoop.

Hawaiian Punch Fruit Red

The friendly and obliging service makes the ambience all the more homey and comfortable.  I’d want a repeat of the baby back ribs and request for an extra amount of basting while they are grilling my order.  I predict to finish 1 whole slab by myself.  And yes, the matter of the smoked pork belly. 

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RUB Ribs and Barbecue

64 Scout Rallos,

Tomas Morato, Quezon City

(632) 622 6352

RUB Ribs and Barbecue Album

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