Prime Cuts Without Sky-High Prices at Wangfujing's Steak House
Steak House in Wangfujing's Macao Center has grand aspirations to conquer Beijing's steak scene, but not with the air of pretension, stiff gentleman's club atmosphere, and wallet-emptying prices often found at its US-imported competitors. Instead, Steak House wants to make steak accessible to the masses without sacrificing what makes the experience special: a decadent design and moody atmosphere, besuited and congenial staff, and some of the best cuts of meat in town.
While Steak House still looks the part, the experience is less stuffy than at some of the bigger name brands
Steak House prides itself on using the same quality meat as its competitors but at lower prices
As well as your usual T-bone, rib eye, and filet mignon, you'll also find Wellington and striploin
All premium steaks – the T-bone, M5, and M7 ribeye – are dry-aged for at least 28 days, reducing moisture and aiding the production of enzymes to help break down muscle fibers and accentuate its signature marbled appearance before being cooked with fruit tree wood to help lock in juices and give a slightly smoky taste.
While that's all par for the course, where Steak House sets itself apart is in their clever takes on Chinese favorites. The Wagyu beef spring rolls (RMB 68), for example, beautifully combine deep-fried crunchiness with Chinese herbs and melt-in-your-mouth meat. Meanwhile, the 24-hour slow-cooked double-boiled oxtail soup (RMB 68) is packed with nourishing goodness thanks to additional ginseng, goji berries, and a variety of mushrooms.The kitchen uses their beef to put a creative spin on a number of Chinese staples
That creativity extends to the dessert menu where the frozen sorbet raspberry balloon filled with summer fruits (RMB 88 for two people) stands as a clear favorite among customers both thanks to its nifty presentation and its perfect palate-cleansing qualities after a rich meal.
The customer favorite frozen raspberry balloon tastes as good as it looks
A mixture of private, booth, and outdoor seating make the restaurant fit for any occasion
In all, Steak House has everything you'd want from a higher-end dining experience – fine dining, a low-key ambiance, and extra attention to detail – but thanks to its "luxury for less" approach, we can all enjoy a taste of the good life no matter your budget.
The restaurant is offering readers 20 percent off their entire à la carte menu, including all drinks
For the remainder of 2020, Steak House is offering the Beijinger readers 20 percent off their entire à la carte menu, including all drinks. Simply show management this article for your discount.
Steak HouseDaily, 11am-10pm. 1/F, Macao Center, 8 Jinbao Avenue, Dongcheng District (5840 5488)东城区金宝街8号澳门中心1层This post is sponsored by Steak House
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