Who loves oysters? Everybody! That’s what the Crazy Oyster house is banking on. Tucked away on leafy Wuyuan Lu, this chic and modern house has gone through many different iterations over the past six months, starting out as Crazy Noodle House and slowly transmogrifying into its current state. Despite all of the changes, we can’t help but be a bit coo-coo for their newest concept.
Through the transparent glass doors, one gets a glimpse of a cozy sofa extending along one side of the restaurant. Above, a line of wines decorate the sleek wall. On the other side of the restaurant, high stools gather around simple wooden tables. Blackboards mounted in the wall offer friendly tips of how oysters should be eaten. Casual and homey, each corner seems to remind you of the admirable efforts and attention to detail that the owner couple, Thomas Tong and Queenie Huang, have put into this restaurant.
Three different types of oysters are flown in from France three times a week. Gillardeau (size 2/3, RMB540/516 per dozen, RMB48/46 per one) are commonly found on fine dining tables, and are appropriately big and sleek. However Tasrskaya (size 2/3, RMB504/480 per dozen, RMB45/43 per one) – named after the prodigious appetites of Tsars for French oysters - and Wild oysters (RMB420/dozen, RMB38 per one) are much more unique. Long and sizeable, Wild oysters are salty and rich, while Tasrskayas are creamy and smooth on tongue. Presented naked, with maybe a squeeze of lemon and black pepper, these pristine creatures taste even better with a bottle of Chablis.
For something more appetite-sating, Chef Jacky Jiang serves up a mish-mash of Asian and Western dishes, to surprisingly good results. The Chinese native lived in Australia for more than ten years, and here works to showcase his understanding of Chinese and Western cuisines. Deep fried pork ribs with garlic (RMB28/two) are very nicely done.
Served piping hot, the massive bone-in ribs are tender and juicy, crisp on the outside and soft within. Bread crab (RMB180/jin) is amazingly delicious, steamed and then served on ice alongside a tart ginger dressing. The crab roe is also served alongside, a rich and silky treat for those who dare.
Choose from the extensive menu for other delicacies such as king prawn and scallops wrapped in bacon (RMB138), grilled lamb chop (RMB168/250 grams), or Australian bone-in ribeye steak (RMB560/kilogram). There’re also weekend all-day breakfast menus (RMB28-58) and family brunch set (RMB588/three people) that highlights both sirloin steak and Australian ribeye with potato wedges and veggies, so feel free to bring your family along for a fun and offbeat culinary ride.
0 User Comments