Pearl River Delta: Shenzhen

CUT ABOVE THE REST

Steak aficionados will appreciate this place where the beef is cooked to perfection and seasoned just the right amount. The mouthwatering tenderloin was thickly cut; the succulent rib-eye sliced into delightful chunks. Both were juicy, tender and packed with flavour. The hand-crafted potato dumplings with buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil were a divine concoction with a creamy and somewhat chewy texture. The risotto, asparagus, mixed mushrooms and jus de boeuf was creamy, savoury, and pungent. The deep-fried seafood - which included shrimp, cod, and oysters - was reminiscent of the best Japanese tempura, The richness of foie gras seared with port wine and served with an orange and raisin salad was pleasantly cut by the citrus in the orange. Served in a coffee cup, the tiramisu was heavenly.