American barbecue is all about paying homage to three things – wood, meat, and smoke. But lots of places, such as Kansas, Texas, Memphis, and the Carolinas, tend to put their own twist on it.
Nowadays, pork has become the biggest star in this regard. But beef gets its turn as well.
Usually, before hitting the grill, the meat gets a tasty rub or marinade.
Then comes the most interesting part – slowly cooking it over low heat with hickory wood for the amazing smoky taste. It’s a bit of a wait but let me tell you – it’s totally worth it!
So, in Singapore, if you’re craving some Texas-style goodness, you’ve got S’Mao giving a nod to the Lone Star State. Then there is Griglia Open Fire Italian Kitchen, where on weekends, they’re slinging massive beef ribs alongside their daily pork fix.
Meatsmith and Meat N’ Chill?
They’re all about putting an international spin on classic American BBQ. And if you’re into the old-school vibe, Red Eye over at Jalan Besar has got you covered.
Fancy some St. Louis style ribs? Head to Smokey’s. And for a taste of Memphis BBQ, Jerry’s BBQ & Grill over at Jalan Kayu is where it’s at!
When it comes to enjoying grilling in Singapore, there are quite a lot of options to choose from. So, to help you out a little, we have decided to put in some information about a few of the best grilling restaurants in the country. Let’s begin, then.
1: Jerry’s BBQ & Grill
If you are visiting Singapore for the first time, you’ve got to try Jerry’s over on Jalan Kayu.
It’s like an American food haven, which is both well decorated and offers excellent food! They’re famous for their Memphis Style Hickory-Smoked Barbeque Pork Ribs.
These bad boys are cooked for a whopping five hours to lock in that mouthwatering flavor. And hey, you can get ’em with the BBQ sauce already on or ask for it on the side.
The taste is so good, you’ll keep coming back for more!
2: Decker Barbecue
Decker Barbecue is like the Texan food experts, bringing you all the goodness of Texas with their special house rub and a smoker straight from Dallas.
They go all out, smoking their meat for as long as 16 hours to get that perfect flavor.
Imagine this: you can grab a plate of four pork ribs with coleslaw and a side any day, or if you’re feeling adventurous, swing by on the weekends to take on their massive Dinosaur Beef Ribs.
3: Meat N’ Chill
At Meat N’ Chill, they’ve got this killer recipe for pork ribs that’s top-secret.
They cook ’em until they’re super tender, juicy, and packed with meaty goodness. And let me tell you, they’re not messing around with flavors.
You’ve got options like their Guinness stout, Marmite, and molasses glazed ribs, or if you’re feeling brave, there’s the spicy chili crisp sauce version.
And oh, they’ve got this Spicy #YOLO Challenge where you tackle ribs drenched in insanely hot sauce. They’re not kidding when they say they’ve got the fiercest ribs in town!
4: Red Eye Smokehouse
At Red Eye Smokehouse, they work their magic on some mouthwatering meats!
Take their USDA Beef Short Rib, for example. They give it a special rub and smoke it for a solid six hours until it’s just oozing with flavor. And don’t even get me started on their USA St. Louis Pork Ribs. These babies get a dry rub, then hang out in the smoker for up to four hours before getting a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce finish. Yum!
5: Meatsmith Telok Ayer
At Meatsmith, they’re bringing the flavors of classic American BBQ right to Singapore.
Picture this: big smokers all the way from the US, filling the air with that irresistible scent of hickory wood. Now, their Spiced Pork Ribs?
They smoke those bad boys for three whole hours until the meat practically melts in your mouth. And don’t get me started on the Beef Short Ribs – they cook those babies for a whopping ten hours until they’re so tender, you won’t believe it. Trust me, it’s BBQ bliss!
6: S’Mao Barbecue
So, Chef Mao’s got this love affair going with Texas barbecue called S’Mao.
He learned the ropes during his time in Austin and North Carolina. Here’s the lowdown: he seasons those ribs just right and then lets them hang out in the smoker for a whopping 14 hours. He’s all about that mix of oak, hickory, and hardwood for that perfect smoky flavor.
And let me tell you, when you sink your teeth into those ribs, they’re like tender, juicy bites of smoky heaven.
7: Smokey BBQ
At Smokey’s BBQ, they’ve got five big smokers straight from the US, their secret dry rub, and homemade BBQ sauce.
They take their time, slow-cooking baby back ribs and St. Louis spareribs for up to 20 hours. The result? Meat so tender it practically melts in your mouth, bursting with amazing flavor.
Bonus: Butcher’s Block
At Butcher’s Block in Raffles Arcade, Chef Rémy Lefebvre is all about cooking with fire.
He gets his hands on sustainably sourced meats and cooks them over flames, making them taste amazing! You can pick from classics like grilled octopus or pork tomahawk or try something new like grilled endive with Green Goddess aioli or burnt carrot with miso vinaigrette.
And if you really want to go all out, go for the 10-course Tour De Force menu, where you’ll get to taste Chef Lefebvre’s absolute best dishes, like wagyu sukiyaki or barbecued dry-aged duck. Sounds mouthwatering, right?
