For all the hype associated with it, diners in Hexi looking for western options are going to quickly become bored. The Nanjinger was therefore potentially cheered to discover European Kitchen in the newly opened Golden Eagle Mall.
In Nanjing, when it comes to cuisine and decor, the word “European” can largely be replaced with “German”, which in turn, might as well read “Sausage”. We hence found on our table a Nuremberg Fried Sausage plate (¥29) paired with a Sausage & Bacon Pizza (¥58), the former best termed tasty and the latter, small but adequate.
The menu offers up no less than 14 grill options, from sirloin and T-bone steaks to racks of lamb ribs and pork chops, from which we opted for the cheapest; Black Pepper Beef Steak (¥49), that was again, quite adequate for the money, although our expectations were higher, given the menu’s claim, “Our Beef…Listen to Music, Drink Beer and Get Massages”.
Leaving the starters to last, Oxtail Soup was certainly that, the bone being a dead giveaway, while Salmon & Papaya Salad (¥38) was a standout for the crispness of its lettuce, no mean a feat in Nanjing.
European Kitchen is located on the 7th floor of Hexi’s Golden Eagle Mall 应天大街888号 金鹰世界7F. Tel: 85200977.
