Epic Aussie beef wagyu at Steak On The Green in London Ealing

All the best meat in the world is Halal. And it happens to be that, Australian and American is the best – Ian, Steak On The Green owner

So declares the owner of an established steakhouse in west London with over 30 years of experience as a restaurateur, and an obsession for all-things steaks.

Located opposite Haven Green near Ealing Broadway station is the popular local restaurant Steak On The Green that was launched by Ian over six years ago.

Committed to providing an inclusive dining experience, not only has Ian diligently sourced some of the finest cuts of beef in the world, but also offers a dedicated Halal menu (despite all his beef being Halal to begin with), with Muslim Head Chef, Khaled, manning the kitchen.

Steak On The Green in Ealing swears by Aussie Halal beef

While the alcohol bar is conveniently situated at the back of this 70-cover restaurant, there’s plenty of seating available separately at the front of the premises, including half-a-dozen outdoors.

Since our visit to Steak On The Green is being sponsored by Aussie Beef & Lamb, our review focused exclusively on the quality of the Australian Halal beef being served. Is it as good as Ian swears by?

“All the best meat in the world is Halal… Australian and American is the best.” – Ian, Steak On The Green owner

In order to set his steakhouse apart from the competition, Ian uses a two-stage cooking process for all his steaks which, he tells us, only one other non-Halal restaurant in London utilises.

This method involves the steak being partially cooked on a flat-pan, before being placed under a 2000°F grill to ensure that the extreme heat sears, caramelises and locks in all its precious juices, while guaranteeing a wonderful crust.

Ribeye Wagyu (350g) £68

Firstly, there was no denying the marbling on this gorgeous piece of Wagyu Ribeye. Secondly, there was also no denying the fact that Ian’s two-stage cooking process culminated in one of the best steaks we’ve had in years!

Throughout this review, Ian reminded us that, ultimately, the taste of a steak will always boil down to its quality. In this case, therefore, he’s correct in lauding Aussie beef as some of the best in the world.

This was utterly sublime on so many levels, with the ribeye being perfectly seasoned with sea salt, cooked to a medium rare, and boasting a textured exterior which added that extra flavour dimension.

Dreamily soft, tender and juicy, there really was no need for any sauce, in spite of the creamy peppercorn (£2.50) being extremely good.

Wagyu Sirloin (350g) – Creekstone, £68.00

And having been executed to an absolute tee, this Wagyu Sirloin didn’t fail in measuring up to its Ribeye counterpart.

Again presented medium rare, this differed from the above cut only in terms of its texture by having more body and maturity of taste. Otherwise, it was superbly seasoned, and showcased a crusty exterior just as exquisite. Truth be told, we simply couldn’t separate between the two.

Wagyu Tomahawk for Two (1.3kg), £135.00

Although we ordered this medium rare, in hindsight, we should have gone for medium, given that the meat was rare in places closer to the bone.

Nevertheless, and as with every tomahawk, this was a journey of textures more than anything else, with the intense maturity of the meat in parts juxtaposed with sections that were beautifully done.

Having been presented with a chimichurri and a bearnaise sauce, the one that complemented this cut was the chimichurri, with an unbelievably good zingy kick to it.

Wagyu Burger, £16.00; Pommes Frites £5.00

Here we have the rare case of a restaurant that actually has the patience of serving a good ol’fashioned hand-pressed patty, in opposition to the cheap and lazy smashed versions that are currently so ubiquitous.

What we received was not just large and attractive burger, but one that housed a thick and juicy Wagyu patty that wasn’t just cooked medium well, but also boasted arguably the most delicious crust we’ve encountered, courtesy of the intense heat of that grill under which it was finished.

These only served to detract from the natural flavour of the Wagyu. Instead, why not present theirs like Zelman Meats‘ (who also serve a large selection of Aussie steaks): au naturale with a simple complementary sauce and perhaps some mild cheese.

Oh and the dangerously addictive thin, crispy fries; we could have had two bowls full and asked for more. A must have!

Creamed Spinach £5.00

Creamy and perfectly seasoned, this spinach was actually an excellent accompaniment to such meaty steaks.

Mac & Cheese, £6.00

A decent mac and cheese, which could have been better had it been creamier, and the cheese more piquant in nature.

Virgin Strawberry Pina Colada, Virgin Passion Fruit Mojito – £7.50 each

Of the two, the Virgin Passion Fruit Mojito was the one that impressed, with the passion fruit beautifully contrasting against the freshness of the mint. The Virgin Strawberry Pina Colada on the other hand was somewhat timid in comparison.