The Ship was the ‘fancy place’ that every couple in the ’80s went for steak. The nautical-inspired decor – giving the illusion you’re dining in a sailing vessel – and servers dressed as sailors were novelties our parents considered romantic. Today, only the first outlet on Jalan Sultan Ismail remains faithful to the steak recipe established by owner Mr Foo three decades ago – the sizzling tenderloin steak, oxtail soup and escargots bourguinonne still rock our boat. The dishes are affordable, which is just as well, because you can’t really put a price on nostalgia, can you?