Located in Taikooli North, The Cut sits on the third floor of the lifestyle hub amongst high-end shopping ateliers from Givenchy to Thom Brown. Having reopened back in mid-August after their previous location closed, the steakhouse is helmed by the Shanghai-based family of fine dining restaurants that brought you Bar Rouge (well, not you – unless you're in Shanghai).
As the elevator doors open, we're greeted by a reception desk lit with red-hued neon lights. Once seated, we find that the menu is pretty straightforward with an extensive selection of wines and spirits, and the usual appetizers that appear on the menus of all steak joints. To start, we grab a bottle of Terroirs Merlot 2015 (RMB300) to prep the taste buds and The Cut Caesar Salad (RMB78) – a classic topped with tender grilled chicken – to prep the stomach.
Next is an assortment of cold cuts (RMB168) that are decent but considering that there are far cheaper spots in the city that serve the meaty platter in even larger quantities, it may be worth passing on this one. However, the Pacific Salmon Tartar (RMB118) is fantastic. The hearty portion of salmon and avocado served with warm bread makes this the highlight of the trio – not to mention, a nice foil for our dry red wine.
The selection of steaks at The Cut are impressive, with dry-aged steaks sourced from Mongolia, Argentina, Australia and the US. We opt for an enormous tomahawk steak (RMB798) from Australia. The waiter boasts that it can feed up to four people and after eyeing up the monstrous slab, we'd have to agree. The massive steak is served alongside three different sauces. Given its size, you can even ask that it be cooked at different temperatures – a plus for groups with contrasting tastes. We choose medium-rare for half of the large portion, which ends up being underwhelming and a pain to chew, and medium, which is thankfully cooked to perfection and incredibly juicy. (Dog owners: Mention your furry best friend and they'll wrap a couple tomahawk bones for you to take home.)
Overall, The Cut makes for a solid night out, be it with friends or a date – the setting is inviting, the food is satisfying enough and with a host of bars all around, the location is excellent. Though a bit pricey, there are basic steak offerings that range from RMB145 to RMB378 – a reasonable cost for indulging your inner carnivore. With a little sharpening, The Cut might just establish itself as a prime steakhouse in Beijing. One thing is for sure: You won't leave hungry
[Images via Andrew Braun]
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