Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs
Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs feature 4 slow-braised bone-in St. Louis pork riblets seared and caramelized in a glossy sweet-soy ginger garlic reduction and topped with toasted white sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Priced at $10.50, this 100% dairy-free and egg-free starter delivers 490 calories and 26g of protein, ranking as the #2 lowest-calorie dish on the Bites menu.
How Many Ribs Come in Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs?
Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs (1 order (4 bone-in pork riblets + glaze, 220g)) costs $10.50 and provides 490 calories, 26g protein, 34g carbohydrates, and 27g fat per standard restaurant order.
What Is in Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs?
Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs braise 4 center-cut St. Louis pork spareribs with aromatic five-spice before searing them in a sticky soy-ginger garlic reduction and garnishing with toasted white sesame seeds and green onions.
- 4 Bone-In St. Louis Pork Riblets Center-cut pork spareribs trimmed of breastbone cartilage and slow-braised until fork-tender
- Sweet-Soy Ginger Garlic Glaze Aged brewed soy sauce simmered with dark brown sugar, fresh ginger, and roasted garlic
- High-Heat Caramelized Rib Bark Seared to order so the soy-sugar reduction blisters into a sticky, savory crust
- Toasted White Sesame Seeds Sprinkled across the hot lacquered ribs for nutty aroma and crunch
- Bias-Cut Green Scallions Fresh sliced green onion tops added at plating for crisp herbal contrast
- Mild Red Chili & Mirin Infusion Balanced sweet-savory Japanese rice wine and mild chili warmth inside the reduction
- 5-Spice Braising Aromatics Star anise, cinnamon, and white pepper infused during the initial slow braise
- 100% Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Preparation Zero milk, butter, cream, cheese, or egg wash used at any stage of cooking
Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs Allergens
Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs contains wheat, soy, sesame, gluten and is prepared in a shared commercial kitchen environment.
Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs are 100% free of dairy, eggs, and peanuts, with food allergens limited strictly to Soy, Wheat (inside the fermented soy sauce glaze), and Sesame seeds. Cross-contact with gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, and soy cannot be prevented in shared commercial fryers and prep lines.
Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs Nutrition Facts
One serving (1 order (4 bone-in pork riblets + glaze, 220g)) provides 490 calories, 27g total fat, 34g carbohydrates, and 26g protein — complete nutrition facts and daily value percentages.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs FAQs
01 How many ribs come in Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs? ▼
Each $10.50 order of Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs includes 4 individual bone-in St. Louis-style pork riblets caramelized in sweet-soy ginger garlic glaze ($2.63 per rib). Each single rib contains 123 calories, 6.5g of protein, 6.8g of fat, and 8.5g of carbohydrates.
02 Are Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs dairy-free and egg-free? ▼
Yes, Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs are 100% dairy-free and egg-free. They contain zero milk, butter, cheese, cream, or egg ingredients, making them the top meat starter on the Bites menu for lactose-intolerant or egg-allergic diners.
03 Which is healthier: Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs or BBQ Pork Belly Buns? ▼
Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs ($10.50, 490 calories, 26g protein) are substantially leaner than BBQ Pork Belly Buns ($10.50, 1,080 calories, 28g protein). Choosing the ribs saves 590 calories (55% fewer calories), 35g of total fat, and 44g of carbohydrates for the exact same $10.50 price.
04 Are Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs gluten-free? ▼
No, Cheesecake Factory Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs are not gluten-free. While the St. Louis pork riblets are unbreaded, the sweet-soy glaze is simmered with traditional brewed soy sauce that contains fermented wheat. Guests requiring wheat-free starters should select dishes from the gluten-free menu.
05 Do Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs contain peanuts or tree nuts? ▼
No, Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs are 100% free of peanuts and tree nuts. Whereas Asian Chicken Nachos use Thai peanut sauce, Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs use a soy, ginger, garlic, and brown sugar reduction topped with toasted white sesame seeds.
06 Can you order Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs without sesame seeds? ▼
Yes, toasted white sesame seeds are sprinkled over the ribs at plating as a garnish. Guests avoiding whole seeds can request "No Sesame Seeds" when ordering.
07 How do you cut sugar and calories on Sweet-Soy Glazed Ribs? ▼
Requesting "Light Glaze" reduces the sweet-soy brown sugar reduction by 50%, cutting 80 calories, 13g of sugar, and 350mg of sodium while keeping all 4 pork riblets at 410 calories and 26g of protein.
