Bangkok, Thailand, November 15, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / While traveling to Australia isn't easy right now, experiencing a culinary journey there without leaving Bangkok has never been simpler. Meat lovers can embark on an unparalleled culinary experience until November 24, 2021, thanks to "The Great Steak Escape" and its seven participating restaurants and seven chefs. The dishes offered as part of this promotion combine the succulent tenderness of premium Australian beef with distinctive Thai flavors and aromas for an unforgettable taste sensation.

True Aussie Beef's "Great Steak Escape" introduces Thai beef lovers to the unparalleled taste of Australian beef. Australian cattle are raised in a pristine and natural environment, with the highest quality standards applied from pasture to plate. The stringent measures of the Australian beef industry guarantee consistent purity, texture, and flavor in every single cut of meat.

To bring Australian beef to life on guests' plates, seven restaurants and their chefs were invited to the "Great Steak Escape." Each of these renowned chefs shares not only a passion for beef, but also the skill and dedication needed to ensure that every cut of beef they prepare is not only a feast for the eyes, but also delights the palate, offering guests a true taste experience with every bite.

1. “Smoked by Chef Pam” is a revolutionary BBQ restaurant run by Chef Pam, the ambassador for Australian beef in Thailand. Beef lovers will adore the aroma, tenderness, and juiciness of the Australian beef, enhanced by the smoking process. Two highlights that will delight true beef aficionados are the 14-hour smoked bone-in dinosaur ribs and the 14-hour smoked Angus brisket. Both are served with select sides, including mustard potato salad, French fries, coleslaw, and much more. In addition to these two delectable dishes, Smoked also offers a variety of other Australian beef cuts on its menu, such as smoked Wagyu tataki, Wagyu fried rice, smoked steaks, Wagyu flat iron, and other tasty options.

2. Market Café by Khao is a Michelin-starred, award-winning, and legendary restaurant located within the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. It serves delectable Thai cuisine made with premium ingredients, including prime Australian beef. As part of "The Great Steak Escape" campaign, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit is offering a special "Steakation" package that includes a delicious Thai menu featuring Australian beef, as well as an overnight stay in a Club Room with Club benefits. Beef lovers will be transported on a culinary journey to Australia, accompanied by a variety of captivating Thai flavors in unforgettable, chef-created dishes. Lucky guests can savor sun-dried beef, spicy beef salad with lemongrass and mint, Panaeng beef curry, and Som Chun, a traditional Thai dessert. The Australian beef that is the focus of these dishes is Australian Striploin, a well-marbled, boneless cut of beef that offers a true taste experience with every bite.

3. The "Fat Lamb Restaurant" serves Mediterranean cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. The highlight of the menu is the enormous Australian Tomahawk steak with the special Fat Lamb seasoning – a delight from the very first bite. This cut of meat is known for its incredibly tender, buttery texture thanks to its rich marbling and its consistently delicious flavor. Beautifully presented on the bone, it is one of the most visually stunning steaks money can buy. Besides the massive Australian Tomahawk steak, the Chicago Wagyu pizza is certainly another popular choice for beef lovers with a taste for cheese. This dish combines a distinctive cheesy aroma with the tender and juicy texture of Australian beef in perfect harmony. Other Australian beef dishes to try, prepared with a Mediterranean flair, include the sirloin steak kebab, the 24-hour sous-vide cooked beef cheek, and the Iskender kebab.

4. The “Chef’s Table by Chef Art” is owned by the renowned celebrity chef Supamongkon “Art” Supapipat, the first chef to bring the chef’s table experience to Thailand. The restaurant’s signature dish is the Australian Beef Wellington, a luxurious roast that combines Australian beef fillet with Chef Art’s secret ingredients: berries, red wine, and creamy mashed potatoes, all encased in a buttery puff pastry shell. The Beef Wellington at Chef’s Table by Chef Art is a firm favorite with guests who savor the delicious flavor of the perfectly cooked, tender Australian beef fillet—a dish that lingers in the memory long after the meal. Another dish that beef lovers should definitely try here is the Australian Beef Fillet Rossini. This dish, featuring fillet, Périgueux sauce, brioche, and buttered vegetables, combines rich flavors and is sure to delight your guests.

5. The “Sexy Cow Prime Steak & Seafood” offers an unparalleled steak and seafood experience featuring premium Australian beef: striploin, filet mignon, ribeye, and tomahawk are available. The mouthwatering meat platter includes three top-quality, imported Australian beef and lamb chops, aged for four weeks until the meat is tender and exceptionally flavorful. These delectable steaks are cooked to perfection on the Sexy Cow’s custom-built charcoal grill. Another menu favorite is the truffle filet mignon—a true highlight for any meat lover. Ideal for those who prefer leaner meat, this dish features a truffle sauce and fresh truffle shavings—a luxurious and delicious treat for every guest.

6. The "Flat Marble Restaurant" is a popular and cozy upscale restaurant with a diverse menu that will delight meat lovers. Highlights include the fried rice with fatty beef and Australian Wagyu beef tenderloin, garnished with a fried egg, sea urchin, and ikura, as well as the capellini aglio e olio e pepperoncino with Australian Wagyu beef tenderloin. These two dishes impress with their incomparable flavor, which comes from the intense marbling of the beef tenderloin and makes it ideal for searing. Another highly recommended dish that will delight meat lovers at Flat Marble is the butter-cured Wagyu tenderloin from Australian Wagyu beef.

7. “Mad Beef” is a beef kaiseki restaurant in Bangkok specializing in high-quality dishes for beef lovers – including, of course, top-quality Australian beef. The restaurant serves its guests exceptional cuts of beef, prepared in a particularly refined way. One example is the Mad Sando, a Japanese-style Wagyu sandwich with minced Wagyu beef and Kansai sukiyaki sauce, a mayonnaise that is flambéed for an extra-intense flavor. Another highlight is the Mad Don, Wagyu Denver on rice with a raw egg and fried leeks. The Australian Denver steak in this dish, also known as Chuck Flap Tail, comes from the short rib of the Chuck cattle. It is a tender cut of meat and the unsung star of the flavorful Chuck rib. All of Mad Beef’s creations are highly popular with beef lovers thanks to their intense and delicious flavors and the delicate texture of the Australian beef.

About Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA): Meat & Livestock Australia Limited (MLA) is the marketing, research, and development organization for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. It is a non-profit organization owned by cattle, sheep, and goat farmers. MLA uses the "True Aussie Beef and Lamb" brand to promote Australian red meat in international export markets and to represent Australian beef, veal, lamb, and goat meat, highlighting the value of these products and telling the story of "True Aussie Beef and Lamb."