The Place
Blue Frog Bar and Grill has finally hopped its way down to South China. Headquartered in Shanghai, Blue Frog bills itself as ‘casual Western dining’ and is popular for its selection of towering burgers. The Shenzhen iteration comes with all the trappings of the original outlets: royal-blue decor, juicy burgers and no actual frogs.
The Food
Blue Frog appeals to diners seeking hearty offerings and signature cocktails, but we start off on a lighter note by ordering the mango shrimp salad (RMB98), which comes as a delightfully plated combination of mixed greens and red bell peppers, punctuated by chili-spiced shrimp, ricotta cheese and bright slices of fresh mango. The salad pairs well with the tangy passion fruit mojito (RMB60).
A weightier challenge is the Montana burger (RMB98). This mountain of meat comes with sweet BBQ sauce drizzled over two crispy onion rings, lounging on top of a cheddar cheese beef patty, all stacked on a bed of bacon, onions, lettuce, tomato and pickles. It's messy, in a good way.
We had the burger with the blue frog iced tea, which is advertised as ‘like a Long Island, but double the fun.’ Visually, the drink looks like swamp water, but is surprisingly sweet and as fun as advertised (read: strong).
The Vibe
Since Blue Frog has sprung up along the Wongtee Plaza’s periphery, it offers a tripartite dining experience – booths and long tables with a view of a screen projecting sports near the mall entrance, high tables and bar seating in the interior, and a sprawling patio along the outdoor promenade.
Sit outside on a nice day for lunch, or pull up a stool at the bar for an after-work burger and drink; you’ll leave full and maybe even a little buzzed.
Price: RMB160 for a burger and cocktail
Who's going: anyone who likes a good burger
Good for: filling food, strong drinks
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