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Barbarian Ribs
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Barbarian Ribs? BARBARIAN Ribs?
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Barbarian Ribs
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Yup. Barbarian Ribs. I’m not kidding. Eat it with your fingers (and ruin your manicure). Tear the meat apart with your teeth (and wonder why it doesn’t take any effort when the meat literally falls off the bones). Lick that delicious barbecue sauce that clings to the meat.
Leave some for me?
The best dressed pork at Ribs by Vintry.
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Interior
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The interior is rustic . But it isn’t old fashioned, and the lighting is warm but not dim. A nice place for friends to get together. An extensive wine collection is available, just like at Vintry’s a couple of doors away.
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Braised ribs
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Some of the items on the menu are similar to Vintry’s, although it is clear that most of the customers come here for the gargantuan pork ribs. The braised ribs paled in comparison to the barbarian ribs; there was this powdery taste that I couldn’t quite figure out. It was more in the meat than in the sauce, which was even more perplexing. A curious case, indeed. The brown sauce and the accompanying roasted potatoes which soaked up all the wonderful flavour was lovely.
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Tom yam spaghetti
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And then there are some who like to be different. Perhaps a reflection of their past life in that vibrant country north of Malaysia. And whilst it is such an unlikely combination, and perhaps one that would make purists balk, the resultant marrying of east and west is one that tastes quite…comforting. Oh, did I mention that there are bits of crispy pork lard in the dish? Heaven.
The service was good. Attentive. Water glasses were refilled quickly. Orders were taken politely. Recommendations? Perhaps not quite so well done (“Please refer to the board for our recommendations, Miss!”). Not a big problem, of course.
Ribs by Vintry (website HERE)
120-122, Jalan Kasah,
Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-2096 1645
Opening hours: Noon till late. Kitchen closes 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Closed on Sundays and certain public holidays. Call to enquire.
(Note: We went there on a Sunday, and it was open, so I’m not sure if it was an exceptional case. Anyhow, I’d recommend calling first.)
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unkaleong
April 22nd, 2009 at 9:55 pm
It’s called carbo loading dah-link…Heheh, didn’t feel like meat that night 😉
cumidanciki
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:44 pm
so shiok! why do i miss all the good stuf.. noffair.. 😛
cumidanciki
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:44 pm
bananaleafbananaleafbananaleaf
A Lil Fat Monkey
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:59 pm
C&C, nevermind lah. I date you and we go together-gether since I’ve also been missing out in the Babitarian Ribs adventure.
Lyrical Lemongrass
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:06 pm
unkaleong: Hehe. If I do carbo loading, my skirt won’t fit no more. Thanks for letting me have one bite, tho.
cumidanciki: yeah, why didn’t u turn up? your fault of course. just as well I didn’t put up pictures of desserts by Just Heavenly. 😛 😛 Banana leaf, my ass.
A Lil Fat Monkey: Ooooh going behind my back ar? After all we’ve been through too! Hmmmphhh!! 😛
gfad
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Really?? Chinese croutons in tom yum spaghetti?? You think unsmoked lardons will work as well?? What else is in there?
See, you post burger, I make burger. You post ribs, of cos I make ribs la.. 😀
gfad
April 22nd, 2009 at 11:54 pm
But I don’t want to go to Hanoi!! I want vietnamese food in klang valley!!
Bangsar-bAbE
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:15 am
Your camera banyak tajam la! Can see the pork lard clear clear… =D
The ribs look so goooooooddddd……..with french fries some more! Shiokness!!
Chin
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:24 am
Can’t help scrolling up and down the post working myself up to a barbaric frenzy.
Manggy
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:42 am
Yeah, I would have expected the braised ribs to not be as great as the barbecued ones… I mean, just look at those barbarian ribs! 🙂
thenomadGourmand
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 am
pork ribs alert! looks much better than uncle tony romas’ (even the pork ones in Thaild)
HairyBerry
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:30 am
wow! two posts in a week! now that’s “tomyam spaghetti” for ya! 😛
this is the killer. that sent me to heaven.
yummy.
ladyironchef
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:05 am
barbarian ribs, very apt indeed 🙂
Lyrical Lemongrass
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 am
gfad: what else? u gotta ask unkaleong. He only gave me one mouthful. 😛
Bangsar-bAbE: Haha. Camera knows how to zoom in to the stuff that matter. 😛 Really good stuff!
Chin: That’s really funny! Don’t break your mouse now, ya hear!
Manggy: Yeah, I was kinda stating the obvious, wasn’t I? Silly me.
thenomadGourmand: Oh definitely better. Can rival some of the best ones out there.
HairyBerry: Ei, I didn’t know you’ve been to Ribs by Vintry. Yeah, I was inspired. Go buy number.
ladyironchef: LOL….absolutely!
unkaleong
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:17 am
You could have asked for seconds + I have to make sure your wardrobe still fits 😛
GFAD : The usual tom yum spices, finely Sliced Kaffir Lime Leaves, Pepper, Pork Ribs!
thule aka leo
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 am
yummy… finger licking good!!! My fav type of meat 🙂
see??? Yet another to add onto my already long list of must-go places…hahaha!!!
HairyBerry
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:33 am
aiyoh, no lah. i’ve not been to vintry before. how to go without you wor?
let me rephrase that:
this post is a killer. that sent me to heaven.
bcos of the excellent pics of the pigs.
Lyrical Lemongrass
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
unkaleong: So considerate. 😛 Thanks for replying to GFAD’s query ar.
thule aka leo: Aiyoh, your notebook’s running out of space la.
HairyBerry: Ah, the Babitarian President has spoken.
mimid3vils
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I can imagine I finished the Barbarian Ribs then licking the sauces on my fingers~~ yummy~~
foodbin
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
my friend tata a carnivore would love the Barbarian ribs.
lotsofcravings
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:42 pm
saw it finally opened last week, wanted to find a car park, but it was totally parked to the brim with cars outside!
looks like its a good time to turn barbarian soon!
Lyrical Lemongrass
April 23rd, 2009 at 6:36 pm
mimid3vils: It’s quite a large serving for one person, so you might want to share it with someone. 🙂 Yes, of course must use fingers and lick.
foodbin: I like your friend already.
lotsofcravings: Hahaha…yes, let’s all be barbarians.
Dharm
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Oh Wow! I must take my son there – he loves ribs (also an excuse for me to pig out la!!) Made some home made burgers and posted the other day – probably not as good as the OM burger but at least I know what went into it – definitely no ganja!! LOL
Paprika
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Barbarian ribs indeed! Mmmm I could really sink my teeth into that right now. Mmmm… Its been awhile since I’ve been in the area. Call me laaaaah next time! Choi! I want to be barbaric with you!
Alexandra
April 24th, 2009 at 11:38 am
slurp…sticky messy ribs are always a treat 🙂
btw just wanted to let you know that you’re one of the winners of the nibbleish privilege cards…just email me your address at info (at) chefspiration.com and I’ll mail it over to you…hee hee…congrats!
550ml jar of faith
April 24th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Barbarian ribs only call for one thing! Fee fi fo fum! Outta my way, Neanderthal in the house, all table manners forgotten! Love it when I know I’m getting my hands dirty!
Life for Beginners
April 24th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
@AWOL, @HairyBerry, @keropokman: D’ya know it took me a second read before I realised the text didn’t in fact read BABITARIAN Ribs? 😛
All hail Babitarians Anonymous!
P.S. I suggest we rope ALFMonkey in to design an official Babitarians T-shirt for us. 😀
Lyrical Lemongrass
April 24th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Dharm: Cheh, use your son as an excuse ar? When do I get to try your burger?
Paprika: Ok will call you next time….and no excuses about passports this time. 😉
Alexandra: Thank you thank you thank you! I’m a lucky girl!
550ml jar of faith: LOL, I’d like to see you do that. Call me when you’re going there, k.
Life for Beginners: Hahaha….Yeah, I almost pointed out to them that they got the spelling wrong. Woe is us. And yes, Qwazy Monkey MUST design a logo for us.
Nigel
April 27th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
IT WAS LOVELY! And such fun! Had such a lovely eve. Am glad we could pull it together and sit to dinner. Always love to have you around. So when again ah? 😉
Nate
April 29th, 2009 at 4:18 am
The ribs are probably over-boiled if they fall off the bone that readily. Mushy, mealy meat like that needs to be sauced to hide the failure.
Tom Yam Spaghetti – I’d eat that!
fatboybakes
May 5th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
they from what animal ah?
kampungboycitygal
June 19th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
ur post came just in time! we made our reservation oledi
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Food Buster
September 3rd, 2009 at 10:25 am
I dont feel the barbarian pork ribs is nice at all. It is too dry like eating skewer meats.
Could you tell me what you guys crazy about it? I would like to comprehend your delicacy
Lame Couple
October 9th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Thanks, we had a nice dinner 🙂 But your pic taken is a lot nicer than mine 😛