ONE great gastronomic gem is the pork chop. This popular cut of meat is pretty versatile as it can be cooked in many different ways and can withstand whatever flavor you throw at it. When done right, the slab of flesh is tender, sweet and succulent, thanks to a generous strip of fat that caps the loin.
In a city that has extraordinarily diverse culinary choices, pork chop dishes can often be overlooked. But if you ever find yourself craving maximum meaty goodness a.k.a. impeccably sourced meat that’s expertly cooked on a searing hot grill, here are the restaurants that have the literal and figurative chops. Plus, they’re all works of art so it will always be a case of #instagrambeforemeals.
Champion Chops
Where: Everything Yummy [food + love]
A French-cut chop, this Best of Cebu Grand Slam winner for Best Pork Chop (2014 to 2016) is done to a medium-well, with minimal seasoning so the natural flavor of the meat shines through.
Tomahawk Pork Chop
Where: Murray’s New Orleans
A long, thick-cut, bone-in chop, this behemoth is a new addition to the restaurant’s voluminous full-plate meals. Its grill marks should tell you how the juices have been sealed so it can do without the gravy.
Rosemary and Herb Butter Chop
Where: Oakridge Executive Club
If you like your meat herby with a dollop of happiness slowly melting onto it, then this is a must-try for you. Having it at 12 storeys high with incredible panoramic views? Worth it.
Grilled Blackened Chops
Where: TGI Fridays
One of its Lunch Break specials available on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this dish is made even more flavorful with its smoky mushroom gravy and charred onions.
Fat Bastard
Where: Weekend Kitchen + Taproom
Consistently up there on food obsessives’ lists, this bastard has been (dry) rubbed the right way before hitting the grill to sear (or seal) the deal. Try the roasted garlic with each morsel.