Naughty Nuri’s

(Last updated: June 30, 2026)

Naughty Nuri’s opened in 2016 on the Street of Happiness and has been built up a solid local following since then. It’s an offshoot of a much more famous Naughty Nuri’s in Ubud, Bali, which got a lot of publicity when the late Anthony Bourdain crowned their vodka Martinis the best in the world.

I don’t know what he said about their signature Naughty Pork Ribs, but they’re absolutely amazing, and why 98% of people go to Nuri’s in the first place. True to form, the night I was there, every other table had ordered them.

And why wouldn’t they?? The meat slides right off the bone, the succulent grease and char making sweet music together. It’s hard to say 100% that they are the best ribs in Macau, but I’d be surprised if anyone does them better. Such texture, such taste, such decadence!

A half serving costs $238 while the full serving is $280 and I had to sternly rebuke a waitress for encouraging me to go with the half. Dear Madam, the Maven does not order half servings for $238 when the full thing costs just 40 Mops more.

Besides the ribs, I also tried the Salmon Salad ($70) and Beef Rendang ($146), which is Indonesian beef stew. I’d leave the salmon salad alone, as it’s far too light on the vegetables, basically featuring just lettuce and tomatoes.

It did have an interesting mustard-like sauce accompanying it that I enjoyed, but it wasn’t enough to salvage the dish. When it comes to salads, I’m a lot like Elaine Benes, as in they need to have “a lot of stuff.”

The Beef Rendang was a much better dish and I’d order it again if dining in a larger group.

Soft, thick, more viscous with a touch of spice, it paired very well with the turmeric rice ($25), a really good call for just $146.

Definitely not the spot to pick for a wedding proposal or romantic night out, Naughty Nuri’s is loud, casual, laid back and a lot of fun.

Expect birthday parties, singing, cakes, and commotion, all overseen by a friendly crew of Filipino staff.

I couldn’t find their menu anywhere online, so let me go over it very quickly now. It mainly consists of snacks ($30 to $78), soups ($32 to $48), salads ($70 to $78), mains ($86 to $280), and rice and noodles ($58 to $108).  There’s also vegetables ($68 to $88), breads ($42 to $78), and desserts ($38 to $40).

Indonesian craft beers are also available with the current special a Buy 2 Get 1 Free Promotion.

All told, my bill for one ran $542, but I ended up ordering way too much. All any single diner needs is to order the ribs and then a bowl of rice to have more than enough to eat.

***Update***

Returning in 2026, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Naughty Nuri’s does not mess with success. Prices have barely changed in a decade, the place still has the same loud, laid-back atmosphere, and the Naughty Pork Ribs remain one of the very best things you can eat in Macau, easily holding its spot on my 10 Can’t Miss Dishes list.

Much like my first visit though, some of the other dishes were a bit more hit or miss.

The Stir Fried Clams ($138) just didn’t work for me. Naughty Nuri’s leans heavily into curry and spice here, and I don’t think clams are the right partner for either. The seasoning completely takes over, leaving very little of the clam flavour behind. I’d stick with the Portuguese-style versions around town instead.  2.5 stars

The Beef Tongue ($78), on the other hand, may be the best in Macau. It was so soft that it barely required chewing, while still tasting unmistakably of beef. A quick dip in the herb sauce made it even better. One of the best appetizers I’ve tried this year.  5 stars

The Oxtail Stew ($92) completely caught me off guard. I’d honestly take this over the version at Litoral these days. The meat fell apart, the sauce demanded rice, and most restaurants in Macau charge twice as much.  4 stars

Without a doubt, the Naughty Pork Ribs are still the reason to come. The Beef Tongue is the reason not to stop at just ordering ribs.