Lai Ching Yuen

WHY GO

Ornate lattice wood and etched glass partitions, rough-hewn stone walls and red drum pendant lights set a dramatic stage for lovers of Chinese cuisine to dine in plush comfort.

TATLER TIPS

Chinese food connoisseurs won’t be left wanting. Although the selection is mainly Cantonese, subtle Szechuan and regional Chinese influences are discernible in certain specialities.

• The signature appetisers of baked crab shell stuffed with crabmeat and scallop, and the double-boiled shark’s bone cartilage with fish maw are soulfully satisfying.

• Among the bankable mains worth sampling are roasted crispy pigeon and grilled Beijing- style lamb cutlet with cumin.

• We recommend the delicious stuffed sea cucumber stewed with mushroom and garlic.