Cycle 5 – Item 79

 25 (Tue) March 2014

Racks Baby Ribs

2.5

at Racks

(Robinsons Place)

-Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines-

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Try Every Restaurant in Robinsons Place (36) (see also TERRP)

Racks is an American restaurant chain.  Founded 1992, in the Philippines.  Name stands for “Real American Country Kitchen Style” (while trying to come up with a sarcastic quip, I decided that the name actually isn’t so bad).  Mostly American southern-style BBQ, ribs and chicken, plus all the fixins.  Most main dishes ranging from 200 to 400 pesos per pax.

Pretty good.  The babyback ribs were “fall-off-the-bone tender” as advertised.  However, marinated/brined in some melange of spices that I couldn’t quite place, the flavor of the meat was a bit odd.  Would’ve been better to keep it simple and provide sauces on the side.  The sides were okay.  I doubt that I’ll ever go back for more, but I wouldn’t object if I were invited and treated.

(See also GLOBAL FOOD GLOSSARY)

(See also RESTAURANTS IN PHILIPPINES)