Soho’s independent steakhouse is solid on most counts—if only their headlining steaks had the same draw
Hong Kong is not short of steak lovers, but a steakhouse that is solid and consistent remains hard to find. It may seem like a simple thing, but a great steak hinges on premium quality meat and a chef’s control over temperature and cooking techniques. We were hopeful for this at Steak On Elgin, a new independent steakhouse that (finally) took over the petite space that formerly housed Tate Dining Room and Bar.
The dining room is small and elongated; it’s easy on the eye with muted tones and warm lighting throughout thanks to the globe-shaped lamps overhead. The restaurant has been designed by local interior firm Zanghellini and Holt, which also handled the cosy interiors of various steakhouses such as Wooloomooloo Prime and Buenos Aires Polo Club. You can expect an abundance of marble, wood, and leather to come together to form a warm, welcoming ambience.
The menu is small, with a short selection of appetisers. We began our meal with crudo of New Caledonian ‘Angel prawn’, where the deshelled prawns are sliced lengthwise and laid flat on the plate, garnished with microgreens and shiso cress. A drizzle of fruity Arbequina olive oil is all that is needed to dress the cold starter. Grilled Spanish octopus is the highlight of the meal, where tender, bite-sized chunks of octopus come lightly charred on the outside and served with tangy caper sauce.
