Famous for its premium pork steaks, ANTE has made a name for itself as one of the must go places in town for pork dishes throughout its 5 years of operation. They were shortlisted in the top 5 places of “Best Place For Meat” by TimeOut KL’s Food Awards and crowned winner in 2015.

To provide a more affordable dining option, the restaurant has released their new lunch set promotion. If you have yet to try out ANTE, this promotion will make it much easier for you sample some of their unique dishes at lower price.

First off we sampled the CHARGRILLED STRIPLOIN STEAK (RM25.50) which was their best seller for lunch as told by our server. The striploin was easy to cut and easy on the mouth. Taste wise, the meat was incredibly tender and has some good flavours in it.

Although the price is cheaper than the a la carte dish, ANTE did not skimp on quality. We were assured that their pork steak is made from top notch ingredients and chargrilled in high temperature to assure the juiciness of the meat.

Pasta lovers should not miss the BRAISED PORK SHOULDER LINGUINE (RM21.90) which came with nicely cooked linguine, trimmed boneless pork shoulder, and a dollop of sour cream. The pasta had a nice bite, wonderfully blended with the sour cream, which sort of enhanced the entire dish, flavourful without being overwhelming.

Also worthy of mention is the PULLED PORK BURGER (RM16.90) which came with many ingredients including shredded pork shoulder, sunny side up egg, veggies and house picked red cabbage. The pulled pork doused in chipotle sauce was smokey and to die for. The burger appeared to be quite small but surprisingly very filling.

For something less heavy but filling at the same time, do try out their OPEN PORK STEAK SANDWICH (RM17.90). The dish comes with a side of  lightly caramelised apples. Every bite of the sandwich was a joy as it was bursting with flavours from the grilled pork strips and the iceberg lettuce provided a fresh crunch to it. The honey mustard sauce provided a delicate flavour profile as well. We enjoyed the pairing of tender and juicy pork steak with the crispy grilled bread.

Ante’s lunch promotion comes with a complimentary glass of lemonade with every main course.

Verdict

We highly suggest you to take advantage of Ante’s lunch promotion. If you have yet to try anything else in Ante, this is a great opportunity for you to sample some of their chef recommendations, without a dent in your wallet.

This article is written in collaboration with Ante Steak House. 

Ante Steak House

Lot F346, First Floor, Rainforest,
New Wing 1 Utama Shopping Centre,
Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.

Opening Hours: 10.00AM – 10.00PM, Daily

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For those who frequent Publika or 1Utama, ANTE is probably a name you hear frequently. ANTE is impressive both in its simplicity and diversity, as aside from being reknown as the place to go for pork steaks, the restaurant has an extensive selection of fusion inspired dishes from the West and East, ranging from pastas, burgers and much more.

As of today, there are 2 branches under ANTE’s belt. Their original branch in Publika would be the type of place you would spend a romantic evening out with your partner, whereas ANTE at 1Utama is suitable for having dinner and lunch with family members with its bright and cheerful ambience.

We started off with the House Smoked Bacon With Creamy Polenta (RM25), a nice and sophisticated combination of seared house smoked bacon on a bed of polenta and corn bits. The polenta which is made out of cornmeal, was soft and velvety. We loved the pairing of the smoky bacon and the creamy polenta with corn bits, it was freaking delicious. We had no trouble polishing off the dish.

Moving on, we sampled the Curry Char Siu Pasta (RM35), something unique and interesting which we have never came across. The curry was rich in flavour and it blended well to the pasta so much so that every bite was as tasteful as the last. The slices of house made Char Siu were tender and flavoursome, the melted eggplant added a soft touch to complete the whole meal together.

A feast at Ante would not be complete without having a bite of their signature pork steaks. We opted for their Chermoula Spiced Pork Shoulder (RM52) which weighed in at 450 grammes, hand-rubbed with fragrant Moroccan and Turnisian spiced rub. Roasted zucchini, red onions and sweet potatoes are served on the side to balance out the whole meal.

Unlike beef, the pork steak in Ante is served well done only and as we saw in the kitchen, they are grilled beforehand to seal and lock in the meat’s juices, then going into the oven. Each piece would then be temperature checked by the kitchen team to ensure doneness before being served to customers.

Upon the first bite we realize that the pork shoulder was tender and really succulent, the marination was not too intense and the spices brought out the meat’s full natural flavour. On top of that, the salsa verde spread on top was super good and paired really well with the meat .Despite the massive size, the pork steak wasn’t overly salted or marinated hence we did not feel ‘jelak’ after eating it.

If you still have room to spare, their White Chocolate Ganache (RM24) is a must try. The dessert is so pretty that it is almost a shame to destroy. Nonetheless, the plus point is the entire dessert was not overly sweet. The lavender honey gelato is complemented by raspberry jelly and a crispy Britanny sable, which gave an interesting crunch to end the feast.

Verdict

Pork is not the only item you can order at Ante, they also serve fish, duck, chicken on the menu for those non- pork eaters.

Without a doubt, the star of the feast is certainly the pork steak. We personally feel the Chermoula Spiced Pork Shoulder we had was certainly affordable as most premium steaks would cost a bomb.

With the restaurant’s dim lighting, Ante is definitely a place for date night dinner and lovely meal.

More Info

ANTE Solaris Dutamas
A2-G1-09, Solaris Dutamas 1,
Jalan Dutamas 1,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Opening Hours: 11.00AM – 10.30PM, Daily

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