Age Defines Taste at The Exchange Grill
If you can’t ‘steak’ your eyes off this picture, then you’ll love ‘Age Defines Taste’ night at The Exchange Grill in Fairmont Dubai.
One of the weekends, we decided to give in to our steak cravings and drove to this restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road. Located inside the plush Fairmont, the restaurant itself offers a classy feel. Dim lit interiors, quiet atmosphere and warm vibes are some of the many things you can expect from The Exchange Grill. Perfect for a romantic date night or an intimate family dinner, this restaurant wows with its stylish appeal.
Dry Aged Steak
Recently launched, the dry aged steak concept at The Exchange Grill features 3 cuts of premium grade striploin, tenderized to perfection and cooked to your preferred doneness. Weighing about 8 oz each, the steak is aged at 12 days, 21 days & 30 days. The idea behind this concept originates from the age-old technique of allowing meat to transform over time, so each cut can bring out a distinct flavor. The steak is accompanied with sauces and sides of your choice, and paired with a bottle of grape.
A perfectly portioned dinner for two, Age Defines Taste is available on Friday & Saturday evenings. It is priced at AED 650 per couple. And if you know your steaks well, you would agree the price is totally worth it.
My favorite from the 3 cuts was the 30 day steak. We chose our meat medium well, and I’ll attribute this to my personal preference, but the 30 day cut had the least amount of fat. We were given a choice of 4 sauces: Bernaise, Blue Cheese, Peppercorn and Mushroom. I liked Blue cheese the most, mainly for its creamy texture which went perfectly with the aged meat. For sides, we chose pomme mousseline, which trust me, was the creamiest potato mousse I’ve ever had. You can choose to flavor this with garlic or truffle. Other sides included steamed garlic broccoli and sweet potato fries. The fries were heavenly!
Caesar Salad
We were quite impressed with the regular dinner menu at The Exchange Grill and thought it unfair to leave without trying something from the bestsellers. We tried two: a salad and a dessert. Their Prawn Caesar Salad was beauty. Oh my, I could devour those prawns for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all the meals in between. I just loved their juicy bite.
Molten Chocolate Sphere
This dessert, with all its drama, was exceptionally indulgent. Hiding a caramel fondant and ice cream beneath, this one calls for a video.
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Classy, check. Romantic, check. Pricey, check. The Exchange Grill offers all the ingredients you need for a date night dinner. I believe the price of the dry aged steak concept is quite good at AED 650 for two – which by the way includes good cuts of steak, more than two people can consume, along with sides and a bottle of grape. However, if you are opting for their cocktails, you might find them a little pricey. But given the location and the ambiance, I guess it’s a good bet for an occasion or celebration.
P.S. Their Caesar salad is worth a try, really.
Location: 2nd floor, Fairmont Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre Area, Dubai
Contact: Number not available
