Chef Henry Ribs House

Review Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Highly Recommended)

Address: No. 4, Jalan Kebudayaan 1, Taman Universiti, 81300 Skudai, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
Google Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/86V2mHTAR1Lmfh2F6
(Please refer to the Timings provided in the Google Map Link for the Operating Hours.)

D08 Ice Lemon Tea (Zero Sugar) = RM5.80
S07 Crunchy Lamb Shoulder = RM29.80

No Service Charges

Do take note that this Place only accepts Cash or Wireless Payment.
Debit / Credit Card Payments are Not Available.

 Here is the Full Menu of the Eatery/Restaurant.
Prices are Accurate as of the Date of the Post.




This was a Small Little Restaurant located among a Row of Shophouses just opposite Aeon Mall. According to Various Vlogs I've researched, it is supposed to be quite popular in Taman Universiti. As soon as I stepped in, I felt a Very Cozy Homely Feel.

Despite how popular it was supposed to be, there were No Other Customers besides me on 1.22pm on a Saturday Afternoon. Pretty 冷清清 tbh. The Place has a Simple Design with some Soft English Pop Songs from a Radio playing in the Background.

The Only Staffs manning the Front Counter whom I originally thought was an Eurasian or Peranakan 大姐. I later came to know that she's actually Pinoy and is the Wife of the Owner Head Chef Mr Henry. (Duh the Restoran is named after him) This is an Adorable 两公婆 Husband and Wife Team with No other Staffs.

She speaks Very Decent Polite English. Really Jolly and Friendly Welcoming with a Lovely Smile wearing an Adorable Scarf on her Head. I appreciate her Patience in Explaining the Items in the Menu. Anyway it took 4 Mins for the Lemon Tea and 12 Mins for the Fried Lamb Chops.

D08 Ice Lemon Tea (Zero Sugar) = RM5.80 

I was most surprised to learn that almost all the Drinks here are actually Homemade by them with Zero Sugar by default. These are not some Processed Can Drinks. 

Served in a Cute Mason Jar, there is even Real Slice of Lemon in it. A Real Thick Generous Slice I might add. The Drink is actually Teh-O-Kosong with a Strong Presence of Lemon. This is literally Lemon Tea in its Original Form, the SIap Siap-ness of the Lemon is Gao Gao Lemony. Delightfully Refreshing.

S07 Crunchy Lamb Shoulder = RM29.80

This is One of the Main Signatures of this Place. Served on a Simple Plate, I thought the Presentation had a Humble, Homecooked Sort of Look. Amount of Ingredients at First Glance doesn't look Stingy. Hahaha 超夸张, the 2 Chilli and Ketchup Bottles provided were HUGE Family Sizes Bottles! Didn't use them as I reckon they're just a Standard Classic Bottle Condiment taste.

The Dish Comes with:

6 pieces of Fried Lamb Chops
2 Stalks of Broccoli
Mashed Potato with Gravy
An Additional Black Pepper Gravy

Quality of the Black Pepper Sauce

Served on the Side in a Separate Container, this was Thick and Creamy in Texture. The Taste is not those Overly Black Peppery type of Sauce yet also Not Too Mild. It was Sweetish but also Not Overly Sweet.

I personally thought the Black Pepper wasn't Overly Intrusive like how some Black Pepper Sauces tend to be. Definitely Homemade by themselves because I could taste abit of Actual Black Pepper Flakes within. This is a Very Decent Sauce that acts as an Accompaniment to Gently Support the Dish, not to Overwhelm it. Culinarily I am impressed already because if a Gravy isn't those Overly Strong 重口味 type, that likely means the Chef is Confident about the Quality of the Main Dish itself without needing any Sauce help cover up. Impressive already.

Quality of the Mashed Potato

This one was whipped Smooth and Creamy. That said, it isn't made from Real Potato as the Chef informed but rather from some Pre-Mix. That said, it still tasted Naturally Potatoey though. Also this doesn't taste like any butter is used, this is the More Potatoey type of Mashed Potato. 

The Gravy they lum over this tasted Mild and Slightly Saltish, doesn't taste like a Typical Fast Food type of Gravy. I think they probably made this Gravy inhouse too.

Quality of the Broccoli

Beautifully Green and Freshly Crunchy with No Raw Veggie Taste, I liked that they were also Lightly Salted. Compared to most Western Food Places where the Greens are usually only 意思意思 Small Cuts more for Garnishings, these were actually Pretty Thick Cuts meant as a Legit Side Veggie Side, not just a Garnishing.

And now we come to the Main Event, the Fried Lamb Chops themselves.

Decently Large Cuts, the Amount didn't feel Stingy. They have this Nice Fried 油香味 Aroma when served up. The Batter that coats them isn't Overly Thick and Not Dissimilar to a Thin Batter you'd see on a Fried Chicken. 

Hahaha these Lamb Chops were fried so similar to a Fried Chicken that you can ignore using the Knife and Fork and just pick them up to eat like a Fried Chicken which was what I did.


When I bite into it, I thought the Batter has a Soft Crunch Texture, Almost Biscuity... and then you suddenly get a Strong Smack of that Lamb Flavour. Noticeably Gamey for some Pieces, this Lamb Flavour can be Intense, for some other Cuts its not that Intense. The Meat itself is Slightly Salted and Not Overly So.

The Gaminess of the Lamb Chop may be abit too much for some people. I personally have no issues with this since I like my Meats more 原汁原味 and the Gaminess for this one is not as strong as others I've eaten before. Because of the Gaminess of this Lamb Chop, I fully appreciated why the need for that Black Pepper Sauce because obviously its used to subdue the Gaminess. Dipping the Lamb Chop in the Gravy does indeed significantly reduce the Gaminess while flavouring it. Clever.

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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

At the Price of RM5.80 (S$2.00) for this Ice Lemon Tea was a Decent Price because this is Homemade by themselves and is not some Generic Off-The-Shelf Canned Drink.

I loved the fact that Most of the Drinks here are Zero Sugar by Default so this is Perfect for anyone who is watching their Blood Sugar. I also appreciate the amount of Effort being put in because they actually used Real Lemons in this. The Drink itself was basically Teh-O-Kosong with Lemons. Hahaha so it really is a Literal Lemon Tea.

At the Price of RM29.80 (S$10.00) felt like a Very Reasonable Price to pay for the Fried Lamb Chops. I am especially impressed with this Dish not only because of the Lamb Chops themselves, but also the Side Items that came with it. 

Most Eateries will focus on the Main Protein and treat the Sides like an Afterthought. This is not the Case here. Even for the Broccoli which is usually treated like Garnishing is done well here. Nicely Boiled, Clean Tasting and Slightly Salted.

Every Side Dishes on this Plate were treated with the Same Level of Care with their Main Protein. This is how you can tell that a Dish has Standard. This also tells me that the Chef behind this has Pride in his Dish. This is not some Suka Suka anyhow 敷衍了事.

The Fried Lamb Shoulders themselves are Very Unique as this is the First Time I'm seeing Lamb being fried like this. The reason why we don't see Lamb (or Beef) being Fried often is due to the Meat Gaminess.


Yes, the Lamb Chops can be a Tad Elevated Gamey. Despite that, I still enjoyed this because I like the 原汁原味. What I appreciate more is how well thought out they were in providing a Black Pepper Sauce to mitigate this Gaminess. What I also appreciate is that they did not 100% rely on this Gravy as a Replacement but as an Enhancement. The Result was a Dish that had all the Side-Dishes worked in Harmony to support the Lamb Chops on a Whole.

Tasting this Dish tells me alot about a Chef. This is someone who knows what he is doing and how best to go about doing it. There is alot of Thought Process going on in the Background in the Design of this Dish. There is Real Culinary Skill behind this Dish I've tasted, and it is not just a Lazy Slapped Together Job. This is made by someone who definitely has much Culinary Experience.

And I was right because after the Meal I personally went to compliment Chef Henry and learnt about his Extensive Culinary History before he opened this Restoran. Truly a Very Friendly and Humble Man that I was very happy to have the Opportunity to meet. And its not only the Taste, the Customer Service I've experienced here felt as if I was invited to a Warm Cozy Family Home.

His Adorable Friendly Wife set the tone for the Friendly Family Feel that I felt. And this is the Main Reason why I have no issues giving this place my Highest Top Score. Eating here just felt like I was invited to a Friend's Home.

Having said that, the fact remains that it is rather concerning that the Restoran is Empty even on a Saturday Prime Lunch Hour 冷清清. Its such a Pity because this Place really deserves alot more Recognition for sure. If you are in Taman Universiti, don't mind that this Restoran can be 冷清清, is ok with the Prices on their Menu, I can definitely recommend to give this place a try. Really Warm and Cozy Restoran with Dishes that are Well thought out and Designed. I certainly enjoyed my time here.