Smokin' Pig Legendary Rib Joint

Silvianna Syah

4.0

Soul food! Try their ribs (wet), mac n cheese, and corn bread FTW!!!(:Food 9/10 flavorfulServing 9/10 Service 9/10Cleanliness 9/10Price 8/10Ambience 9/10Food variety 9/10+++ pet friendly

Grace Hutajulu

4.0

What's really good about a place like Smokin' Pig is the cohesiveness and clarity of its menu in relation to its offerings - ribs, pork and beef; brisket; andouille sausages; barbecued chicken; pulled pork. The chef at the helm of this operation recently tightened up the menu's loose ends, and for the better.At Capitol Green Street, their outlet is on the side, a bit past Stacy's. It is open air, and while there is not much of a view at night, it is well ventilated with giant Iwatas. It isn't all that great when the grill is busy, because some of the smoke tends to escape out to the dining area.I can only speak about their smoked ribs, which are superior;  probably the tenderest, juiciest I've ever had in Manila - and there is substance to their claim that they smoke it in house with great skill. I've had these ribs "dry," home delivered, with no glaze on them, which must be the best way to have them. Served "wet," the ribs were something of a miss the last time I went. The glaze was salty, and a real shame that was; they were somewhat ruined, because I couldn't scrape the glaze off. The sides - mash and corn on the cob - were just okay, which also diminishes the experience. My corn wasn't "on the cob" - and that could have been mentioned to me before it was served. It's all about leveling expectations. The sides can dramatically enhance the main item on the plate, at a much lower cost.Again: the ribs are so good; the sides can bring them down.