The Abbaye is located in Taikoo Li's Majia Lane Zen Courtyard, in a quiet environment. Majiaxiang Zen Monastery was built in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, when it was built for the residents who came to worship in Daci Temple, the interior is a traditional courtyard layout, the structure is classical, it is also one of the six traditional buildings preserved in the historical area of Daci Temple.
The lemongrass roast chicken is made from tender baby chicken, marinated for 24 hours before grilling, and then evenly smeared with butter and spices on the skin before being baked in the oven. The roast chicken is browned on the outside, and the seemingly white chicken is enough to absorb the flavor, and the vanilla flavor runs through it. Unfortunately, with the departure of Belgian chef Sven Vandelanotte, The Abbaye has suspended the service of many Belgian classics such as mussels and beer goulash, and the main dishes that can be eaten are currently popular dishes such as roast chicken, steak, wild boar intestines and salmon.
Belgium is the birthplace of French fries, and when you come to a Belgian restaurant, you can't miss them. The fries are golden and crispy on the outside and soft and plump on the inside, and they can be eaten with salad dressing to eliminate oiliness. In addition to the roast chicken, many of The Abbaye's main dishes feature fries as a side dish, and customers generally don't need to order anything extra.
Belgian monastery beer is one of the most well-known craft brews in the world, and the Trappist series is the most excellent, Trappist is still brewed by monks in monasteries, there are only 11 in the world, and the oldest 6 are in Belgium. Rochefort No. 6, No. 8 and No. 10 are brewed by the legendary Roosevelt Abbey, No. 6 is smooth and refreshing, No. 8 is fruity, and No. 10 is rich and complex. In addition to these three, there are also well-known craft beer brands at home and abroad, such as Karmeliet, Chimay, Boxing Cat, and Goose Island, which are as rich as bars.
The Abbaye is surrounded by a century-old Chinese Zen monastery, but the inner hall is full of Belgian elements. When the store was rebuilt, it deliberately retained the traditional architectural frameworks such as sealing windows, hanging down, flower teeth, and supporting bows, and the combination of Chinese and Western diversity was not abrupt at all. The restaurant service needs to be improved, not only is there a shortage of manpower, but the waiters also give people a sense of laziness, the response is relatively slow, and the mosquito phenomenon is quite serious when dining outdoors in summer, which will have a certain impact on the dining experience.
