EATING STEAK, THE HONG KONG WAY Steakhouse Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a melting pot of cultures. Many expats, multinational companies, and frequent flyers find their way in Hong Kong for business or pleasure. The many cultures that collide in Hong Kong give it an eclectic mix of things to do and cuisines to try.
THE HONG KONG CULINARY SCENE
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The culinary scene in Hong Kong is just as eclectic as the mix of cultures from all over the world that visit the country.
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Cantonese cuisine from dim sum to noodles is eaten as street food, in mid-tier restaurants, and fine dining establishments. There is also a mix of regional Asian food but Japanese cuisine is prevalent.
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The venues where you eat food in Hong Kong are part of the experience. Dine in hole in the wall restaurants, large and spacious dining halls, and a bevy of exquisitely designed establishments teeming with beautiful people.
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Majority of the restaurants in Hong Kong are found in malls and hotels.
One in particular, Blue Butcher, offers the complete dining experience from a wide array of steaks to choose from to stylish interiors and world-class service.
But some Hong Kong’s best kept secrets are found in what the locals call ‘private kitchens’. These private kitchens serve Wagyu, a scrumptious Spanish cuisine, and top-notch Sichuan home cooking.
These private kitchens take advantage of a loophole that enables unlicensed spaces to offer food if designate their establishment as an exclusive club.
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Some of the world’s most renowned chefs have restaurants in Hong Kong, namely Robuchon, Mario Batali, Gagnaire, and Nobu. A trip to Hong Kong is incomplete without trying the well-known restaurants and the eclectic food served in private kitchens.
THE BLUE BUTCHER CULINARY EXPERIENCE
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Blue Butcher is a top-notch steak house found in Central Hong Kong. The restaurant is regarded as a meat specialist with its mix of pork, chicken, and beef steaks. The restaurant also offers seafood and dessert.
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The first thing that catches your attention when you step into the restaurant is its chic and modern design. The contemporary look of the interior adds to the ambiance while you munch away on pork belly and a scrumptious dessert.
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The presentation of the food is just as snazzy as the design of the restaurant’s interiors. Get your smartphone cameras ready once the food is served on the table, because you would want to Instagram the food to make your friends and family jealous.
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Notable dishes from Blue Butcher include the 32oz Australian Mann River Farms Wagyu Bone in Rib Eye, Bone Marrow, and the US Kurobuta Pig Belly and Cheek. The Wagyu Ribeye can be served well done or medium rare depending on your taste. The rib eye is spot on with its taste and texture.
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The bone marrow comes with salt flakes, parsley, toast, and caper berry all wonderfully combined to give a delightful taste. The pig dish is served with apple slaw and lentils. The lentils explodes with flavor while the pig belly dissolves beautifully. Cap the night off by having a glass of wine from the restaurants eclectic wine selection. Blue Butcher can be deemed as the best steak restaurant in Hong Kong because of its well-made steaks and excellent service.
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AUTHOR: Malcolm Wood - Food Director at Maximal Concepts