The Cut is a Grade A Dinner Option at Taikoo Li North
When The Cut arrived at Taikooli North’s InfraRouge bar and restaurant for its month-and-a-half pop-up residence this past summer, most of us who had the chance to try the wares at the casual grill hoped that it would stick around for longer. Thankfully, the Michelin Guide-recommended restaurant's juicy steaks proved so popular that The Cut has now taken over that space permanently, expanding on its pop-up menu with new items like tartare, foie gras, and more.
When we were invited to stop by a few weeks ago, we were impressed by the varieties and grades of beef on the menu. Indeed, there's enough breadth to appeal to a variety of palates and budgets.
On the cheaper side, there are Inner Mongolian dry-aged sirloins (RMB 178) and ribeyes (RMB 218). You can also upgrade to Argentinian grass-fed sirloins (RMB 258) and ribeyes (RMB 278) or really splurge on Australian grain-fed black Angus sirloins (RMB 288), tenderloins (RMB 298), and ribeyes (RMB 378). Then there's the American premium grain-fed black Angus striploins (RMB 145) and ribeyes (RMB 145), which are about half the size of the others at 100g.
The mammoth Australian ribeye we tried had just the right fat ratio to make it a little marbled and varied in terms of texture, while its juicy tenderness also made it a winner. The sirloin was even more delectable and all but melted in our mouths, while the side of salty potato wedges nicely rounded out both servings of steak.
Although the steaks obviously overshadow everything else on the menu, The Cut is no slouch when it comes to appetizers. The RMB 118 duck foie gras is a must-try thanks to its supple textures and subtle bitter-sweet flavor thanks to its flecks of ginger-apple chutney, although their RMB 118 Pacific salmon tartar is a tad too mayonnaisey and really should be skipped until they better balance its ingredients.
It all amounts to a flavorful, indulgent meal that is sure to impress your special someone on a special occasion. The soft lighting, colorful furniture, and vibrant neon signs also help in that regard, making The Cut a cut above InfraRouge's comparatively lacking food menu, and a standout among Taikoo Li North's otherwise sleepy restaurant options.
The Cut
Daily 11.30am-11pm. 3-5/F, N8 Taikooli North, Sanlitun Lu, Chaoyang District (6468 1619)
朝阳区朝阳区三里屯太古里北区N8室3层及顶层
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