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I honestly don’t think I’ll ever get over just how inordinately fresh the steaks in Australia are. This here three hundred gram slab of scotch fillet (that’s Australian for ribeye) that’s the centerpiece on Mary Ellen’s Merewether Surf & Turf Platter (A$40) might not have the fat marbling I was expecting, but good God it was terrifically tender and impeccably juicy.

Of course, the civilized way to have steak is medium rare, and the three hundred grams of pure beef power is undeniably heavenly. Seasoned simply with just sea salt and pepper, the scotch fillet is simply scintillating as the inherent excellence of the bovine is allowed to take centerstage with its backup repertoire.

Oddly enough, contrary to the reports that I had received prior to stepping foot into ‘Straya, the seafood was rather disappointing. I’ve definitely had better and immeasurably fresher king prawns while dining out in Singapore than over here. However, the rich, delicious sauce drizzled upon the surf n turf platter worked to alleviate the shortcomings of the seafood. While the scallops certainly weren’t disappointing, they were rather run of the mill and aren’t really worth mentioning.

The superstar of the show is definitely the scotch fillet, and it’s ain’t hard to see why. Granted, the supporting cast could be better, but it still make for a rather delicious dining experience nonetheless.

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