Second Helpings: Outback Steakhouse

It is often hard to guarantee the quality of meat in China, especially when looking for affordable steak in the city, however, this American chain, long-established in China, doesn’t disappoint when it comes to a dependable family meal. Originally established in Florida, this steakhouse is operational across 20 countries and ensures the high quality taste of its dishes by importing beef from Australia with no extra chemicals or additives. This also helps to alleviate health and safety worries, which are oh so common in China.

 

The cookie cutter venues are bright, airy and offer a small slice of American culture in the city, with great, attentive staff, trained to the brands high service standards. Highlights of the menu include the whiskey-apple barbeque flavoured pork ribs (RMB 138), with the tender meat flaking off the bone, and the sirloin with half a Boston lobster (RMB 218), one of the city’s best value, high quality surf and turf options.

Outback have recently launched their “seafood season”, which includes dishes such as Boston lobster (RMB 188), handmade crab cakes (RMB 58), seafood paella (RMB 98) and grilled salmon fillet (RMB 128). Every Monday throughout April, buy one seafood main course along with a drink to get another main dish for free, so make sure to head down to one of their restaurants soon.