Small cities in Malaysia seem to have the disadvantage of being largely left out by the more upmarket restaurant franchises, as the forecasted figures on their bottom lines deem them unfeasible. While KFC and McDonalds are doing very good business here, I do wish Burger King would make its way here. We recently saw the re-opening of Kenny Rogers Roasters, but the few times that I happened to walk past, I can count the number of patrons with one hand. There’s also Manhattan Fish Market, which I’ve patronised once, and have no inclination of going again in the near future.
When in Singapore, I will make it a point to lunch or dine at Tony Roma’s. I am normally not a ribs person, but Tony Roma’s ribs are tender, succulent, juicy and so very delicious. My family and I will normally order some combo plate for 3, plus a half slab Baby Back Ribs. We love the baked potatoes as well.
Tony Roma’s is now in KL, but wasn’t all that keen to try it when I was there a few months ago. They have to comply with the Halal condition, so that’s a downer already. If I’m not mistaken, the baby backs are pork ribs, and that’s my favourite!
I doubt Tony Roma’s will be opening a restaurant in my neck of the woods in the near future, so I guess till the next trip to Singapore, the memory of this:
will have to do.
