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2010-05-24
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Morton's of Chicago is dim. Possibly one of the darkest restaurants in town. Some may find it romantic; your reviewer simply found it difficult to read the menus by flickering candlelight. Morton's does feature waiters who recite the daily specials together with the different cuts of beef you might order, but strangely many of the waiters are not locals and speak English with such a heavy accent as to render them totally unintelligible.But no matter. You visit Morton's for the steaks, and th
But no matter. You visit Morton's for the steaks, and they are excellent.
We started off with soup. The lobster bisque is recommended, strong but not overpowering, with just the right amount of cognac accent. Baked onion soup was sub-par, with so much cheese and so little onion that it might as well have been baked cheese soup with the occasional vegetable.
The trademark onion bread, however, was delicious. Crispy and warm, although the lack of butter knives was unusual.
Side dishes were prepared well. Our Morton's house salad featured extremely crisp greens sprinkled with blue cheese sauce, while the grilled asparagus and sauteed onions were both done just right, shot through evenly with flavor.
The steaks. Better than Lawry's (HK), and certainly better than Morton's (CT, USA). My New York strip steak, cooked medium rare, was slightly charred on the outside, but red and full of jus on the inside - a combination managed only by a few steakhouses. Portions are massive, so do take a second look at the "smaller cut" selections offered. Take note that a lot of the cuts are aged for a few weeks, so they are that much more heavy.
Like the soups, the desserts were a little hit-and-miss. The Grand Marnier souffle is huge, fluffy and sparkling. The cream deserves a special mention - whipped smooth and shaded with vanilla. But the apple pie was a disappointment, a tiny mushy circle of crust carelessly splattered with a plateful of cooked apple.
Morton's, as well as the Steakhouse across the street, serve some of the best steaks in Hong Kong. The Steakhouse can be noisy, and is suitable for a larger party (4+). For smaller groups, especially couples who would do well to request a window seat, Morton's fits the bill nicely.
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