Founded in Chicago in 1978, Moulton is one of the most prestigious steakhouse chains in the United States, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of restaurant management giant Landry's. "Moulton Steakhouse" is an upstart brand of Moulton Group, which is younger and more fashionable than brands such as Moulton Steakhouse and Seafood House, focusing on cost performance. Shenzhen Moulton Steakhouse is the brand's fourth branch in China and sixth in the world, located on the 9th floor of Ping An Financial Center, the tallest building in Shenzhen, the second largest in China and the fourth tallest building in the world.
"Consistency" is Moulton's requirement for each branch, and in any Moulton restaurant, the taste is basically the same, and customers do not have to worry about discounting the taste. Previously, due to China's import restrictions on U.S. beef, Moulton restaurants in China had been using Australian cattle instead of USDA-rated Prime. With the easing of import restrictions in 2017, U.S. beef began appearing on the menus of Moulton restaurants in China. Prime is the highest grade in the U.S. beef classification, with only 2% of beef in the U.S. falling into this category.
Moulton's steaks are all wet aged, and the slaughtered beef is vacuum-sealed and packed in a constant temperature refrigerator at about 0°C, and the aging cycle is 4-6 weeks, which helps to preserve the moisture content of the beef and make the meat more tender. The open flame oven is also a highlight of Moulton, which uses a special Brioler oven with an open flame on top of the oven and a flame that can reach more than 400 degrees Celsius. The steak is heated on both sides of the rack at the same time, and the instantaneous high temperature can quickly seal the juice of the beef, so that it is charred on the outside and tender on the inside.
Among Moulton's U.S. Prime steaks, diners can choose from ribeye steaks, beef tenderloin, New York sirloin steaks and more. Among them, the ribs are the most prized, and the meat is tender, and Moulton has very strict requirements for this steak, which must be longer than 5 cm and about 3 cm thick. It has a piece of fat in the middle, shaped like an eye, with rich oil flowers and juicy flesh. The ripeness is recommended for three ripeness, and the cross-section cut out is a charming red color, and the taste is endless. It is worth mentioning that the three ripe beef in Moulton Steakhouse is equivalent to the five ripe beef in a typical restaurant, and the waiter will occasionally recommend diners to eat one ripe beef.
In addition to beef, imported oysters and Dungeness crab cakes in the appetizers are also recommended. Moulton's oysters come from the southern seas of France, and the oysters change according to the season, and they have a subtle metallic taste in the mouth, fresh and sweet. For those who are not used to eating it raw, try the dipping sauce. Dungeness crab cakes are unique to Moulton, with a crispy crust wrapped in sweet crab claws, enhanced with a touch of vanilla and served with mustard mayonnaise.
The design of Shenzhen Moulton Steakhouse is full of modernity, full of American furniture, and a laid-back dining environment. One of Moulton's specialties is the "little lard lamp" placed on every table, which is free and warm when you lie lazily on the side. The restaurant has 7 private dining rooms that can accommodate 6 to 20 people, separated from the lobby dining area by a floor-to-ceiling glass that doesn't look too cramped. Diners can also opt for an outdoor dining area with spectacular night views of the Futian CBD. The restaurant has a high level of service, giving cakes and taking photos for customers who celebrate their anniversaries, and making a booklet free of charge, with a service charge of 10%. In addition, Moulton offers special packages from Monday to Friday from 98 to 358 yuan.
