I like steak, I especially like 28 oz Porterhouse steak (T-bone to those of the old school) and that was the reason why I had to visit Sophie’s Steakhouse on a Monday evening.

The great thing about Sophie’s Steakhouse is that they don’t take reservations, you just turn up and ask for a table. I suppose it would be harder for larger groups but on this occasion it was just me and an old friend so there was plenty of space for us to dine.

Unlike many of the South American style steakhouses in London, this was much more of the British/North American ilk. Instead of steak and cheese, it was steak, chips and onion rings, which appeals a lot more to my upbringing.

With complimentary salami and Belgian beer in hand we both ordered the Porterhouse with sides of chips and onion rings, there was no other alternative as far as we were concerned, we’d come for the T-bone and the T-bone is what we would get. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was friendly, very helpful and the food arrived in no time at all…

And what an arrival! 2 steaks, the size of Joseph Merrick’s face, arrived to our table accompanied with 3 dipping sauces and our sides. The group sitting next to watched in awe as they gracefully landed and they themselves had been convinced that the Porterhouse was the way to go.

Beautifully cooked, initial concerns of a rare order being well done were soon quashed as near 2 inch thick was sliced closer to the bone to show some high quality cooking skills. Moist and with perfect texture and flavour, my thoughts drifted to the question, ‘Why don’t we do this more often?’, coronary heart failure and a Jeremy Springer special soon came to mind.

But I’d do it again, as many times as I can get away with it, I’d do it again. I’m spurred on by the £25 price, our bill totalling just over £37 each for 3 beers, 2 sides, and probably the best Porterhouse I’ve had in years.

Sophie’s Steakhouse may soon become a monthly regular spot of mine, I just need someone to keep an eye on my cholesterol levels…