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SanNic44 · 09-05-2011, 08:26 AM

At last! I made it to King Ribs in Oranjestaad. I've been hearing about it, reading about it, and driving past it. Now it was time for Sunday BBQ. I rolled in around 12:30 and was surprised to find only three people ahead of me. The coals were hot, the ribs atop smoking, and the chicken grilling, too.

In order to sample a couple of things, I ordered the four piece chicken and large ribs. Both platters came with smashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and boiled plantain. The corn on the cob was sweet, sweet, as they say here. Potatoes good, too. The plantain? I'll pass. The chicken was good too, just plain grilled. The ribs had a bit of rub on them and the sauce is sweet, tomato based. All good, all reasonably priced.

This is my new favorite Sunday BBQ joint and now replaces the previous title holder. I'll be back. For photos, menu, prices, etc. see:
http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/0...ng-ribs-aruba/

Bon dia.

44

*Andrea J.* · 09-05-2011, 08:46 AM

we did 3 KR visits while in aruba this past trip.
i am partial to their chicken, hubby loves the ribs.

and we even brought 2 dinners home to FLA and had a taste of Aruba on Wed night!
the chicken/ribs and potatoes froze wonderfully.

i hope that
1. this location works out for them. it is in a residential area and the neighbors are not real happy about the traffic
2. they add grilled grouper to their menu
3. they expand their opening days to include friday evening as well.

King Ribs is an Aruba tradition.

One of the things i enjoy most is watching the folks that work at KR.
It is almost like a party.

I am glad that i brought my Lock n Lock containers to bring frozen KR home to FLA!

BTW, 1 Large dinner feeds 2 people.

KATH2ME · 09-05-2011, 10:22 AM

where is King ribs, is it a take out, wonder if they deliver ?

*Andrea J.* · 09-05-2011, 02:18 PM

they do not deliver

they are located on the road at the roundabout near WENDYS kind of across from the container terminal/port.

follow the road with wendys on the corner for about 2 miles, maybe a little less.
King Ribs is on the left, in the front yard of a house.
parking is on the street.
they are open Sat and Sun 11 a - 6 pm

they are on FaceBook KING RIBS
https://www.facebook.com/pages/King-...96081950427645

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Originally Posted by KATH2ME

where is King ribs, is it a take out, wonder if they deliver ?

*Andrea J.* · 09-05-2011, 02:23 PM

The King Rib brothers are great grillers!

Mr. Ratt · 09-06-2011, 10:09 AM

During the last trip to Aruba, the Lady and I were wandering the streets behind the main street and we stumbled across the most amazing smelling barbeque joint. Was this by chance the temporary location? I see on the facebook page that the grand opening was April 23, about 2 weeks after we left the island, so I'm assuming and hoping that was the "old" location and the new one we're all talking about is where I'll be heading next time we're in paradise.

SanNic44 · 09-08-2011, 07:03 PM

So, since people have been asking how to get to King Ribs, I made a video of actually driving there. It starts on the main highway, approaching the "Wendy's" traffic circle, near the container port and goes all the way to King Ribs. You can see the actual route you'll take, a point of view looking out the front window of the car.

The music is royalty free, which means the video should not be blocked, but let me know here if it is.

Here's the link:
http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/0...ng-ribs-aruba/

Bon dia.

44

cindyo · 09-08-2011, 08:23 PM

Outstanding SanNic, outstanding. Felt like I was there ! thanks

Terry Joz · 09-08-2011, 09:24 PM

wonderful!!!

qlaval · 09-09-2011, 01:03 PM

Great idea! Thanks Daniel

09-05-2011, 08:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	King Ribs! At last! I made it to King Ribs in Oranjestaad. I've been hearing about it, reading about it, and driving past it. Now it was time for Sunday BBQ. I rolled in around 12:30 and was surprised to find only three people ahead of me. The coals were hot, the ribs atop smoking, and the chicken grilling, too. In order to sample a couple of things, I ordered the four piece chicken and large ribs. Both platters came with smashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and boiled plantain. The corn on the cob was sweet, sweet, as they say here. Potatoes good, too. The plantain? I'll pass. The chicken was good too, just plain grilled. The ribs had a bit of rub on them and the sauce is sweet, tomato based. All good, all reasonably priced. This is my new favorite Sunday BBQ joint and now replaces the previous title holder. I'll be back. For photos, menu, prices, etc. see: http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/0...ng-ribs-aruba/ Bon dia. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

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09-05-2011, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	we did 3 KR visits while in aruba this past trip. i am partial to their chicken, hubby loves the ribs. and we even brought 2 dinners home to FLA and had a taste of Aruba on Wed night! the chicken/ribs and potatoes froze wonderfully. i hope that 1. this location works out for them. it is in a residential area and the neighbors are not real happy about the traffic 2. they add grilled grouper to their menu 3. they expand their opening days to include friday evening as well. King Ribs is an Aruba tradition. One of the things i enjoy most is watching the folks that work at KR. It is almost like a party. I am glad that i brought my Lock n Lock containers to bring frozen KR home to FLA! BTW, 1 Large dinner feeds 2 people. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

09-05-2011, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
KATH2ME Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Radisson, Gilligans Posts: 818	where is King ribs, is it a take out, wonder if they deliver ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Kathy

09-05-2011, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	The King Rib brothers are great grillers! Attached Thumbnails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

09-06-2011, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mr. Ratt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Druif Beach, Rooftop of the Coconuts Bar (what a view!), Santa Ana church and graveyard in Noord, Lourdes/San Nicholas, Alto Vista Peace Labyrinth, Rancho La Ponderosa, Rat Land Posts: 402 Images: 19	During the last trip to Aruba, the Lady and I were wandering the streets behind the main street and we stumbled across the most amazing smelling barbeque joint. Was this by chance the temporary location? I see on the facebook page that the grand opening was April 23, about 2 weeks after we left the island, so I'm assuming and hoping that was the "old" location and the new one we're all talking about is where I'll be heading next time we're in paradise. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Mr. Ratt www.heyoka-healing.com It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got... Back to Paradise in

09-08-2011, 07:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
SanNic44 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Savaneta Posts: 1,039	Driving Directions Video So, since people have been asking how to get to King Ribs, I made a video of actually driving there. It starts on the main highway, approaching the "Wendy's" traffic circle, near the container port and goes all the way to King Ribs. You can see the actual route you'll take, a point of view looking out the front window of the car. The music is royalty free, which means the video should not be blocked, but let me know here if it is. Here's the link: http://bentpage.wordpress.com/2011/0...ng-ribs-aruba/ Bon dia. 44 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Andrea J. and cindyo like this. __________________ Aruba's Novelist in Residence (sometimes) http://www.bentpage.wordpress.com/

09-08-2011, 08:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,691 Images: 138	Outstanding SanNic, outstanding. Felt like I was there ! thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in

09-08-2011, 09:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
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09-09-2011, 01:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 726	Great idea! Thanks Daniel Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre