Ingredient appreciation — what makes Lu Rou Fan special

What sets Lu Rou Fan apart is the handling of oyster sauce. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the comforting and warming result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

bubble tea was invented in Taiwan and exported globally as one of the most influential food trends of recent decades. The a family dumpling house atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Taiwanese lager as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Lu Rou Fan is the place to start.