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The beef-shank lollipop is meltingly tender and cooked with a rich sauce. Photo provided to China Daily |
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We started with quesadillas, which came with chicken or beef fillings and were served with guacamole, sour cream and salsa pico de gallo. I have been disappointed by many quesadillas in town, as they tend to be under stuffed and underwhelming. The Chop House's version was oozing with a tangy combination of melted Monterrey jack, cheddar and mozzarella inside a crispy tortilla. It was seriously addictive.
Soft-shell crab club sandwiches were a lovely seafood take on the traditional deli offering. The crabs were plump and chock-full of roe, served with crunchy tater tots on the side. They were satisfyingly lined with apple-wood smoked bacon and featured a lemony aioli kick.
My jaw dropped when the beef-shank lollipop was hoisted onto our table. Although the menu cautioned that it was meant for four to six people to share, I was not prepared for the size of the dish nor a bone that was bigger than my forearm. The beef was meltingly tender and cooked with a rich sauce made from its own juices, making it perfect for the mashed potatoes underneath it.
After attempting a few bites from a mixed seafood grill platter featuring shrimp, squid rings and salmon, I began drifting off into a pleasant carb coma. Luckily, we were saved by the arrival of The Chop House Bailey's cheesecake, a must for anyone who loves the creamy liqueur.
It gave me just the sugar rush I needed to make the trip home before a nap.
If you go:
The Chop House
Level 3, Soundwill Plaza II-Midtown, 1 Tang Lung Street, Causeway Bay.
852-2771-3177.
Average cost per person: HK$500 ($65)
Recommended: Chicken Quesadillas, Soft-shell Crab Club Sandwiches, "Let's Get Shanked" Beef-Shank Lollipop.
