A bijou shop that’s simultaneously sleek and adorable, The Dutch is dedicated to cheese. Not just any cheese, mind you, but specifically varieties that hail from the Netherlands – hence its name.
According to manager Fanny Cheung, there are 12 kinds in total, ranging from ‘farm’ – made from raw milk, each individually produced and therefore completely unique – to aged Gouda, ripened on a wooden shelf for a year. In fact, there are several types of Gouda – arguably Holland’s most famous cheese and named for the region from which it hails – on display. You can also have it with cumin seeds, ‘young’ or smoked.
Not sure what kind of Dutch cheese is your perfect partner? Free samples are provided in the store. “Cheese is so popular and a common food in Western countries, but in China, it’s an iconoclastic food which is counter to Chinese traditions,” says Cheung. The idea is that if visitors can sample before purchasing, they’re more likely to be won over by the tastes.
There are also several cheese-inflected dishes one can eat onsite, including the farmer omelet (RMB58), the pancake Betuwe with apple (RMB30) and the cheesecake (RMB30). Served with very little garnish, don’t expect a grand presentation. At The Dutch, it’s about the quality, not the flair.
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