By Ye Jun (Beijing Weekend)
Updated: 2007-11-12 13:39

 

The chefs responsible for the delicacies served at The Grill at Radisson SAS Beijing have branched out beyond the hotel's Northern European origins, adding cuisines from other regions of the world in order to keep up with new culinary trends.

"We do not restrain ourselves within North European cuisine," chef Antony Liang said. "We also learn from other cuisines in Europe and America, as well as from styles popular at other big hotels in Beijing."

The restaurant has combined Italian flavor with French presentation, so that the food not only tastes great, but is also beautifully presented. The steak, for example, is made with an Italian-style sauce comprising garlic, basil, and olive oil.

Seafood from North Europe is still a major attraction at The Grill. Salmon and prawns are flown in from Norway, Denmark and Sweden, as well as cod and flatfish. Clupeoid from Sweden was boned and marinated as soon as being caught from the deep sea, and kept fresh until it reached here.

"North Europe cooking emphasizes keeping the food's original flavor and nutrition. Foods are usually not grilled until well-done," Liang said.

Grilled fish is marinated with sauce, which also acts as a layer of protection to stop the juice from escaping. So grilled, the fish tastes tender and pleasant.

Italian style lamb cutlet

The restaurant also makes an effort to keep up with internationally popular food trends, according to the chef. Dishes are intended to be healthy and nutritious. Their seafood salad, for example, is low in fat, low in calories, tastes light, and looks beautiful.

The restaurant has its own wine cellar and offers an extensive list of wines. There is a wine of the month that sells by the glass. Average spending is above 200 yuan per person. A coffee shop (咖啡厅) besides The Grill offers buffet and a la carte for lunch and dinner, 100-200 yuan.

Chef's suggestions:

Appetizer: Grilled seafood salad/Herring & Aquavit. Soup: The Grill Classic Mediterranean soup. Main courses: rib eye steak/ Pacific ocean halibut fillet. Dessert: warm chocolate Gateau.

The Grill
Location: A6 Eastern Third Ring Road, 2/F Radisson SAS Hotel Beijing
Opening hours: 6-11pm
Tel: 010-6466-3388 Ext 3430