Chef Dave Critchley launches new menu at Lu Ban Restaurant

With its menu inspired by the Tianjin region of China, Lu Ban releases stunning new dishes this week.

Fresh additions from Chef Dave Critchley include Crisp Fried Stretch Battered Prawns, with the signature Lu Ban flavour and served with red dragon sauce for a real kick.

Barbecue Pork Bao with char siu pork in Chinese steamed buns, Szechuan Roasted Pumpkin – a seasonal delight with a hint of fiery chilli.

More new dishes include Old Beijing Lamb Skewers, Honey and Soy Goosnargh Chicken Breast and Chinese Tonka Bean Custard.

Lu Ban signature dishes are staying on the menu, so don’t worry, you’ll still be able to order your favourite dishes with a seasonal update.

If you’re after a Chinese feast for your eyes and your mouth, Lu Ban is the place to be.

New dishes include;

OLD BEJING LAMB SKEWERS 老北京烤羊肉串

Barbecued lamb skewers, cumin, white pepper, charcoal yoghurt

BUDDAH DELIGHT 罗汉斋
Wok tossed warm salad of wild mushrooms, garlic, ginger, bean curd, Shaoxing wine and soy sauce

CRISP FRIED SALT AND PEPPER STRETCHED PRAWNS 椒盐大虾

Battered prawns, Lu Ban salt and pepper seasoning, red dragon sauce

Dumplings and Bao:

BARBECUE PORK BAO 叉烧包

Two traditional steamed bao buns with char siu pork

WINTER CHINESE GREENS WILLOW LEAF DUMPLING 冬令时蔬柳叶包

Two traditional shaped steamed dumplings

Main:

HONEY AND SOY GOOSNARGH CHICKEN BREAST 老抽蜂蜜古斯纳鸡胸

Water bathed breast of corn-fed chicken, baby bok choi, wild winter leaves, local honey, aged soy

KUNG PO CAULIFLOWER 宫保菜花

Crisp battered cauliflower, fermented bean, peanut, Chinese chive

Side:

SZECHUAN ROASTED PUMPKIN  川式焗南瓜

Roast pumpkin, black bean soy, Szechuan chilli oil, onions and chilli

Sweet:

CHINESE TONKA BEAN CUSTARD 零陵香豆羹

Tonka bean and soya set custard, black cherry basil, toasted sesame granola

Lu Ban, Cains Brewery Village, Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ. 0151 315 8888
www.lubanrestaurant.co.uk