Ribs has always been a meat-lovers favorite. Although I'm not much of a meat-eater myself, I've found ribs to be irresistible. I've tried a lot of version but smoked ribs is an unexplored dish for me. So, I'm quite thankful that Big Daddy Jay's All American BBQ decided to offer it.
Together with Berylle and D, we drove all the way from Manila to Cubao just to visit Big Daddy Jay's All American BBQ. Due to the awful traffic contributed by the rainy weather and numerous road construction, we were so hungry when we arrived at the bright orange colored establishment of Big Daddy Jay's. We passed by two of their custom-built smokers by the parking space as we went in.
A tarpaulin outside indicates their store hours. They are closed on
Mondays because its their smoking day. It is during this time that they smoke a week's supply of ribs for an approximate of six hours each. When the ribs are smoked, they can just heat it up before serving. With a growing demand for its ribs, they currently smoke around 80 ribs per week.
According to the owners, the restaurant was named after
Big Daddy Jay, a southerner, who shared with them the southern american-style barbecue recipe for their smoked ribs.
Although not as spacious, its a nice and casual full-scale restaurant. Staffs are quick to set up out table upon entry. Their menu is located by the counter.
Although it only opened last April, a lot of food bloggers have visited them prior to ours. The positive remarks made us even more eager to try their
Original Smoked Ribs.
Food
Original Smoked Ribs
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| ♥ Full Rack (790 php) |
It wasn't long until our
Full Rack of
Original Smoked Ribs was placed before us in a wooden chopping board. It comes with their special sauce.
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| ♥ Full Rack (790 php) |
We initially thought that the dark coating is
char-marks but upon first bite, we were proven wrong. It was actually a
flavorful, herby and peppery dried glaze. We were also amazed at the
size of the rib which I think is the pork shoulder part rather than the
usual back ribs. It was so lean and meaty yet so tender that chewing
every bit of it is so pleasurable. Each chunk was exploding in rich
smokey flavor. Although their special sauce is good, I personally
prefer it on its own. The bones became so soft
due to the long cooking process that we can't help but eat it too. By
the end of our meal, all our plates and the chopping board was swiped
clean.
We were told that you can order this for take out or in
its frozen state for the same price. You can just grill or bake it to
reheat. Since this is very far from our place, I'm considering
purchasing one for out family parties because I really think its a must
try!
Down Homes Sides
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| Mixed Veggies (25 php) and Herbed Potatoes (25 php) |
For sides D had the
Buttered Rice (25 php) while Berylle and I consumed the bowlful of
Mixed Veggies and
Herbed Potatoes.
Pasta
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| Tomato Basil Pasta (140 php) |
The
Tomato Basil Pasta was cooked al dente. It had a tangy tomato based sauce with a light hint of basil. Although it was good, it wasn't something I'd crave for.
Chicken Wings
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| Honey Mustard (120 php) |
The
Honey Mustard had a sweet and zesty thick sauce which we all enjoyed. But, we found the native wings a bit skinny.
Dessert
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| ♥ Aunt Wilma's Key Lime Pie (85 php) |
Quite frankly, we were all so full that it even crossed our minds to just skip the dessert. How fortunate that we didn't!
Aunt Wilma's Key Lime Pie is so heavenly! It's perfect blend of refreshing sweetness and citrus tartiness reminded me of the famous Sagada Lemon Pie I've had a few years back. It was the perfect palate cleanser. It's so sad that we only ordered a slice for sharing because it made us crave for more. It was so good that we were tempted to go back and take home some as soon as we reach the car. We finally decided that we'll just come back for this and the Original Smoked Ribs soon. But it didn't stop there since on the way home, we can't help but talked about how much we loved this and wished we knew who Aunt Wilma was!
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
As early as now, I really have high hopes for
Big Daddy Jay's All American BBQ. I'm really happy with the quality of their
Original Smoked Ribs. I commend the owners for their passion as a foodie and eagerness to learn and improve as a new restauranteur.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating |
Big Daddy Jay's All American BBQ Menu |
| Ambiance |
★★★ |
Menu |
| Taste |
★★★★★ |
| Service |
★★★ |
| Price |
★★★ |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended |
| Big Daddy Jay's All American BBQ |
| Business Address |
#61B 17th Avenue, Cubao,
Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours |
Mon: Closed
Tue-Thurs: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm; 6:00 pm -10 pm
Fri-Sat: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm; 6:00 pm -11 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm |
| Payment Options |
Cash |
| Service Charge |
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| Budget/Person |
120-1,000 |
| Free WiFi |
No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks |
None |
| Contact |
(0917) 300-8435 |
| Other |
Facebook Fan Page |
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