I must confess we were not going to Rosa’s if it was not because Koya had a 30 minute wait. (I hate queuing!) We decided to be adventurous and wondered around SOHO to see if there was anywhere interesting to try. (Now that I have tried both, I actually prefer Rosa’s!)

My favourite is Rib-eye Yang (char-grilled rib-eye beef served with spicy dry chilli sauce and cooled steamed vegetables). I had a good feeling about it when the waiter asked us how we wanted the beef when we ordered. (It is rare for diners to be asked such a question in Oriental restaurants!) The medium rare beef is well seasoned with a nice smoky flavour. It is so tasty on its own that I prefer to have it without the sauce.  The cool and lightly pickled vegetables complements the meat well.  We had this dish with steamed coconut rice, which was fragrant and soft. Continue reading >>