Lai Ching Yuen

WHY GO

Thanks to its excellent dim sum and a well thought-out menu, Lai Ching Yuen is a choice spot for casual family gatherings as well as more formal banquets.

TATLER TIPS

Take your pick from an entire spectrum of Chinese restaurant stalwarts. For a sampler of Lai Ching Yuen’s excellent dim sum, try it as a starter on the a la carte menu.

A house speciality not to be missed is the Peking duck with crispy crackling skin and accompanied by freshly made paper-thin crepes. The stuffed sea cucumber with mushroom and broccoli is braised to a tender, chewy texture and stuffed with fish and crabmeat paste that is crunchy and richly flavoured. Finish on a high note with the restaurant's signature durian pancake with rich durian flesh and fresh cream wrapped in a fine thin crepe.