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In mono restaurants, you don’t really roam: the menu contains either one item or several dishes from one ingredient. Mono fans argue that these establishments focus on the quality of what they serve, and do not waste themselves on trifles, because the food is always delicious there. What can you try in mono restaurants around the world?
L’Entrecôte, Paris
The most famous mono-restaurant in the world is the French “L’Antrecote”. This establishment serves only the signature entrecote with a secret sauce, the recipe of which is kept in the strictest confidence and is inherited between family members. Wine will be offered to the entrecote of the desired degree of roast. Since 1959, 4 branches have already been opened.
Cha Ca La Vong, Hanoi
This oldest Vietnamese restaurant has been preparing only fried fish in one and only way since 1871. Fillet of killer whale is fried in saffron oil with ginger and herbs, served directly in a frying pan. Steamed rice and noodles are served as a side dish.
Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi
In Finland, the small family restaurant Säräpirtti Kippurasarvi is popular, serving an unusual dish called Särä, which is stewed mutton in a birch log. The meat for the dish is soaked for 3 days, and the syarya itself is cooked for at least 9 hours.
The Avocado Show, Amsterdam
This is the world’s first avocado bar where all dishes are prepared with this delicious and healthy product. Moreover, the food service here is so beautiful that it attracts food photographers and amateurs from all over the world.
Chez rotisseur, Marrakech
This Moroccan shop, Chez rotisseur, serves up an exquisite delicacy – the roasted head of lamb, which the people of this country simply adore. The establishment is over a hundred years old, and during all this time nothing has changed.
Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Los Angeles
The secret to the success of this American mono-restaurant is its excellent prime rib, which is baked over charcoal. The result is the most fragrant meat, juicy on the inside with a crispy crust on the outside. Prime ribs are served with Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes and grated horseradish sauce. The legendary Spinning Bowl salad will be served before the main course.
Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant, Beijing
This Chinese restaurant has been operating since 1864 and specializes in the preparation and serving of Peking duck. Some chefs have been working in the restaurant for a very long time, and no one can better serve them a signature dish! Every year, 5 million visitors eat 2 million Peking ducks here.