Owner's description
Experience small plate dining, or xiao panzi. Lu Ban Restaurant offers beautifully presented authentic food, prepared using traditional Chinese methods and skills.
In Tianjin, the region that has influenced our cuisine, the custom of eating the right food in the right season has existed for a long time. Following research visits to the region, Dave Critchley, our Executive Head Chef, has created a menu that includes an array of seafood, meat, and vegetable dishes designed for you and your guests to share.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Dinner | £25.00 | £30.00 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £4.50 | £21.00 | £10.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £1.70 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Dave J Critchley is Lu Ban's Executive Head Chef.
Dave Critchley, returned to work in Liverpool in 2019 after a two-year spell with Manchester-based Living Venture Group and their flagship Australasia brand, where he held the position of executive chef.
Critchley, who spent four years as executive head chef at the prestigious London Carriage Works at Hope Street Hotel, and had senior roles at Portico in Albert Dock, Gallery in Formby, Noble House, Alma de Cuba, 52 Lark Lane and Neighbourhood Cafe Childwall.
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Stanhope Street, Liverpool, L8 5XJ
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
