Shanghai Restaurant Guide & Reviews with Snapshots of the Wet, Savory, & Delectable
深圳丹桂軒飲食集團Laurel Restaurant
深圳罗湖,广场南路,罗湖商业场五楼5010铺
5/FL.,Suite 5010, Luohu Commercial city, Railway Station Square, Luohu District, Shenzhen
+86 0755-8232 3668
©2011 The Thirsty Pig. All Rights Reserved. Dim Sum at Laurel Restaurant in Luohu Shenzhen
Shenzhen is the city located right across the border from Hong Kong. You might say it is the Tijuana of China. A little over 30 years ago, this sleepy town, with around 30,000 people, is growing to over a serious 8 million today. At one of the 6 major border crossings, in the Luohu district, a mind-boggling 100 million people cross between China and Hong Kong every year. Right by this transportation hub, of buses, subways, and trains, a large 5 story mall of knock-offs, fake electronics, and other knick knacks for all type of tourists alike.
I have probably been to the Luohu Commercial City shopping mall (羅湖商業成) a dozen or more times with friends, clients, and family in search of haggling opportunities. I have never been that good a bargaining though. You could find all types of leather goods, luggage, clothes, and electronics. Some of pretty good quality. I even had a friend who came to Louhu to have a custom made Chanel purse produced at 1/10 of the price with great craftsmanship, since she lost her favorite and real one.
On top floor, there’s a restaurant, Laurel, that serves some of the best dim sum lunches around. You’d think, you could put up any old restaurant, with that much foot traffic and it would be successful. Though we had reservations, we still had to wait about 1/2 hour because of the popularity of the place. Since Hong Konger’s really know their food, it is of the utmost quality. And this place does not disappoint.
The dim sum, not served in the usual push carts you see, is ordered by traditional menu waiter service. In the states, they are now forced to use stainless steel tins, while in Asia, they can still use the bamboo steamers – which, perhaps, offer a different aroma and flavor profile. Some of the better dishes we had were the hagao – steam shrimp dumplings, chicken feet (which I didn’t touch – yuck), and the shark fin dumpling soup. Laurel, one of the top restaurant chains in China, also has an open area where you see a chef preparing some of the dim sum dishes from catering trays. This is either for presentation or the lack of space in the kitchen. Nonetheless, I like unique view or preparation.
I have probably been to the Luohu Commercial City shopping mall (羅湖商業成) a dozen or more times with friends, clients, and family in search of haggling opportunities. I have never been that good a bargaining though. You could find all types of leather goods, luggage, clothes, and electronics. Some of pretty good quality. I even had a friend who came to Louhu to have a custom made Chanel purse produced at 1/10 of the price with great craftsmanship, since she lost her favorite and real one.
On top floor, there’s a restaurant, Laurel, that serves some of the best dim sum lunches around. You’d think, you could put up any old restaurant, with that much foot traffic and it would be successful. Though we had reservations, we still had to wait about 1/2 hour because of the popularity of the place. Since Hong Konger’s really know their food, it is of the utmost quality. And this place does not disappoint.
The dim sum, not served in the usual push carts you see, is ordered by traditional menu waiter service. In the states, they are now forced to use stainless steel tins, while in Asia, they can still use the bamboo steamers – which, perhaps, offer a different aroma and flavor profile. Some of the better dishes we had were the hagao – steam shrimp dumplings, chicken feet (which I didn’t touch – yuck), and the shark fin dumpling soup. Laurel, one of the top restaurant chains in China, also has an open area where you see a chef preparing some of the dim sum dishes from catering trays. This is either for presentation or the lack of space in the kitchen. Nonetheless, I like unique view or preparation.
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