Le Relais de l'Entrecôte

First Impressions
For months I had been brimming with excitement for the opening of Le Relais D’Entrecote, as despite steak frites very much being HK’s next big food trend, this was the place that started that fad, a whole 55 years ago! The interior of this spacious restaurant, located in Wan Chai, mimics the design found in all true Entrecote descendants; namely the feel of a Parisian bistro with bright tablecloths decked with white paper runners and yellow serviettes, decorative chandeliers, vintage posters and traditionally dressed wait staff. In 1959 the de Saurs family set up an unassuming steak house in Paris called Le Relais de Venise, offering a set menu consisting solely of walnut salad followed by steak frites with their top-secret signature sauce. The place was a hit, spawning a loyal following and snaking queues around the corner for tables. Following Monseiur de Saurs’ death in the 60’s, the three de Saurs children sought to keep the spirit of the original alive, all using the same secret recipes and initial formula for success but branching out into three sister brands which can now be tasted worldwide.