Founded at the end of 2014, Restaurant A is one of the few mid-to-high-end Western restaurants in Chongqing that has been in operation for several years, and its reputation in the hearts of Chongqing diners is comparable to that of STONEGRILL, which has also been visited by famous pianist Li Yundi.
There are no top chefs in the restaurant, and the high-standard steaks are the restaurant's best weapon. The signature dish is the limited-edition Australian Wagyu Beef Eye (M10), which is a rarity in Chongqing. The M10 naked eye (300g) in top western restaurants in Beijing and Shanghai is generally priced at about 2,000 yuan, while the price of Restaurant A is 1,280 yuan, which is relatively affordable. The naked eye profile is neatly textured, the taste is firm and juicy, which makes the appetite move the fingers, and it is dipped in a little red wine chocolate juice to add a sweet and mellow aroma. The top-quality Australian Wagyu sirloin (M9) also performed well, and the pink beef juice inside can be seen slowly oozing out after cutting, and the mouth is soft and smooth, and it is enjoyed with grilled mushroom side dishes. However, the black pepper juice that comes with the steak is thin and the black pepper flavor is very small, and enjoying it with the steak dilutes the mellow aroma of the steak itself and lowers the overall level.
In addition to steaks, the restaurant also has a full Fine Dining menu. Restaurant A's aperitifs are the benchmark in Chongqing, with crispy rustic crusts but fluffy inside, and creamy buns. Scallop dumplings with chicken and mushroom consommé are the most popular soups, with a layered soup and plenty of mushroom flavor, but the scallop cake at the bottom of the dumplings has a slightly fishy smell, which affects the overall taste. The most recognized main dish by Chongqing diners - black pepper wild lobster with charcoal grilled eastern star grouper combines the practice of Sichuan cuisine, adding lemon leaves, sharp peppers, minced garlic and black pepper to the lobster meat, the shrimp meat is spicy and spicy, with a sweet aftertaste, and the matching charcoal grilled eastern star grouper is a standard Western method, mixed nuts and crushed cheese cover the fish, sweet aroma and fish flavor are intertwined, and the umami is three-dimensional and full.
Restaurant A's dishes follow traditional tastes and are mostly decent, but it is difficult to find the chef's innovation and heart in the dishes. Black Pepper Wild Lobster with Charcoal-grilled Eastern Star Grouper is a slightly innovative dish that has been recognized by diners and is a testament to the restaurant's ability to innovate.
The waiter will introduce the dishes when serving, and the tableware is also very neat, and the busy time is on call, and the whole process of smiling service is also worthy of recognition.
The interior of the restaurant is uniformly made of dark tablecloths, with plenty of space between the seats, which is more private, and the dark chandelier creates a simple and romantic dining atmosphere. The restaurant has a private room, with a minimum consumption of 2,000 yuan and a 15% service charge, but the environment is not as good as the external hall, so it is not recommended for diners to choose.
