Experts' Choice Award Lu Bo Lang
What the experts agree on
A Yu Yuan Garden landmark famous for hosting Clinton and other dignitaries, serving reliably tasty Shanghai dim sum and dumplings in a classic Ming-style building—though its fame draws heavy tourist crowds.
“A three-floored building of the Ming Dynasty style is home to this restaurant, famously said to have hosted Bill Clinton and Fidel Castro.”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "A popular stop for visiting dignitaries, Lu Bo Lang makes for a great photo op." Full review
Frommer's "This restaurant has become a de rigueur stop on the average tourist itinerary strictly on the basis of its celebrity guest list." Full review
Rough Guide "Cantonese-style dim sum and Shanghai dishes. A good place for dumplings and noodles, though don’t neglect classic local staples such as crab meat and cabbage."
Gayot12.0
"Famous restaurant with good Shanghai-style food in a traditional-looking building." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The room now boasts wavy silvery panels on the ceiling and recessed lights emitting a subtle green glow...the menu stays the same so expect food that is as tasty and reasonably priced. " Full review
New York Times "Lu Bo Lang is a restaurant serving Shanghai's version of dim sum in uber-touristy Yu Yuan, a classical garden and bazaar in the Old City"
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