One restaurant in Damansara Heights has found a way to do just that. If you happen to love all things pork, Meat the Porkers is ready to welcome you with open arms.

When it opened in 2015, Meat the Porkers was said to have been the first Indian restaurant of its kind launched in the region.

Forget biryani – here, you can enjoy a steaming bowl of babiryani instead, thanks to the restaurant’s porky spin on classic Indian delights.

Meet the Porkers started in Solaris Publika before moving to Plaza Damansara in 2018. It is all the better for it, as this location provides diners with more room to enjoy their meals in comfort.

With plenty of natural light coming in, shutterbugs will have a field day taking pictures of the plethora of food available, or the many piggy decorations adorning the walls.

Diners are encouraged to order from the “small plates” menu, which offers bite-sized dishes that satisfy without overstuffing.

For starters, give the Tandoori Pork Ribs a try. Conventional pork ribs are tasty on their own, but cooking them tandoori-style elevates them completely.

The meat is thoroughly infused with the marinade, resulting in each morsel having the perfect taste and texture.

A sign of good ribs is how easily the meat tears away from the bone. Meat the Porkers’ fare passes the test with flying-pig colours.

Looking for a snack? The Crispy Panipuri will be right up your alley, with a crunchy shell concealing a treasure chest of ingredients within.

A variety of flavours are available in bite-sized portions, leaving you hankering for more of these little temptations.

Another must-try is the Mutton Masala Mantou, which features chunks of goat masala in soft, fluffy buns.

Bursting with spiciness, the mutton is cooked to tender perfection and pairs perfectly with the warm and soft mantou, which itself has a mild sweetness.

A traditional favourite from the Sindhi region, the Lamb Keema Cake is the very definition of comfort food.

Meat the Porkers’ version is made with minced lamb, first cooked with masala before being bound together with macaroni.

With a bit of cheese and some egg added into the mix before being baked, you end up with a dish that is sweet, spicy and savoury all at the same time.

Seafood lovers will love the Fish Tacos, which features sea bass rolled in palak paneer and served atop a salsa bed of tomato, onions, lime, carrot and cheese.

The soft flesh of the fish complements the thickness of the palak paneer, all wrapped up in a warm and tasty taco.

Here’s something brought over from the British Indian community: a plate of hot and cheesy Chicken Tikka Malai.

Cooked with cheese, cream and cardamon, the chicken is grilled in a tandoori oven before being served with bits of cili padi.

Stuff yourself with creamy, cheesy chicken with bursts of spiciness with every bite.

While you’re here, don’t miss out on Meat the Porkers’ pride and joy, the Siew Yoke Biryani.

The signature dish brought fame to the restaurant even during its Publika days, with crispy roast pork skin lining juicy pieces of pork belly.

With the meat delicately balanced with the biryani rice, this version of the beloved classic will likely continue to be a crowd favourite.

And speaking of crowd favourites, two dishes that deserve some time in the spotlight are the Butter Pork and the Goan Pork Vindaloo.

The former is a creamy daydream, while the vindaloo is another experience altogether – spiciness interlaced with sourness, courtesy of vinegar.

Meanwhile, how could a visit to a northern Indian restaurant be complete without enjoying at least one serving of naan?

The Porkest Naan hides bits of bacon, cheese, chilli, garlic, onion and coriander within its soft folds. It is so good that you can eat it on its own!

Speaking to FMT, owner Herukh Jethwani said he had always wanted to try something different, which led to this unconventional restaurant.

“We borrow concepts from other cuisines – hence why we have tacos and mantou – but everything in them is Indian. I believe food is something that does not have rules,” he says.

So trot over to Meat the Porkers today with your friends and family to placate your palate with pure porky perfection!

Check out Meat the Porkers via its website, Facebook and Instagram. For enquiries or reservations, send a WhatsApp message to 019-9871945.

Meat the Porkers (non-halal)
9M, Jalan Medan Setia 1
Bukit Damansara
50490 Kuala Lumpur

Business hours: 11.30am-3pm, 5pm-10.30pm daily