Mick Mac Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 DulwichFox Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > Hong Hong is by far the best Chinese t/a in the> area but is in the opposite direction to my place> and food gets cold by the time I get home.I like Magic Wok by the Plough. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender27 Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Has anyone tried Dragon Castle at the Elephant and castle? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetgirl Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 DulwichFox Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> sweetgirl Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > Sorry I may have missed something....> > Where is Hong Hong please?> > > > Thanks> > It's a few doors up from the Cherry Tree Pub near> Quik-Fit tyre place.Thanks foxy, Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbiscuits Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 lavender27 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Has anyone tried Dragon Castle at the Elephant and castle?Used to go there a lot. Not bad at all. Not been there for a while, though... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angharad_L Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 @SueI'm not a huge fan of Pad Thai, but now I'm curious as to why you weren't as keen! I felt that their style was quite fresh and light though without masses of sauce so maybe that would be a factor? My other fave is pad kra prao so will try that next! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315745 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLeg Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 lavender27 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Has anyone tried Dragon Castle at the Elephant and> castle?Really good. We mostly go for lunchtime dim sum, but the rest of the menu is worth it as well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315749 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldilocks Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 We haven't been for ages, but dragon castle always used to have great dim sum options. Have also been in the evening but love their lunch menus. Really easy to get to on the bus too! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315767 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamrye Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Dragon Castle dim sum is excellent, we like it for dinner too. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315776 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Angharad_L Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> @Sue> > I'm not a huge fan of Pad Thai, but now I'm> curious as to why you weren't as keen! I felt that> their style was quite fresh and light though> without masses of sauce so maybe that would be a> factor? > > My other fave is pad kra prao so will try that> next!The Pad Thai we had could certainly not be described as "fresh and light", more "bland, tasteless and stodgy"There wouldn't be a sauce with Pad Thai.May try once more with something else, as perhaps we were unlucky, but with a minimum charge of ?20 it had better be good :)) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Pad Thai is cooked with a sauce comprising tamarind Water, fish sauce and sugar.There are variations obvs.But most of the moisture is cooked away - absorbed in noodles. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 KidKruger Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Pad Thai is cooked with a sauce comprising> tamarind Water, fish sauce and sugar.> There are variations obvs.> But most of the moisture is cooked away - absorbed> in noodles.Fair enough.I don't consider something a sauce if it isn't actually coating the noodles :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
binkylilyput Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Personally I often find Pad Thai kinda bland- it's like the comfort food of Thailand! I ordered it from Thai Corner and put 3/4 of it in the bin- it was yuk.The pad thai I've had from Matoom hasn't exactly been light (as I say, I'm not sure it's meant to be), but it certainly had freshness to it, including crunch and fresh herbs.I've eaten dim sum countless times at Dragon Castle- not bad at all Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Cooked well it?s a tasty dish with bitter, sweet, salty and citrus sharpness (one decent example). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DovertheRoad Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Angharad_L Wrote:------------------------------------------------> My other fave is pad kra prao so will try that> next!Oh Yes. Mine too. Beef with Thai Basil. It's so quick and easy to make it's a favourite in our house. SMBS sells great Thai basil if you need it. And this is the best recipe ever:https://thewoksoflife.com/2015/06/thai-basil-beef-pad-gra-prow/Enjoy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 binkylilyput Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > The pad thai I've had from Matoom hasn't exactly> been light (as I say, I'm not sure it's meant to> be), but it certainly had freshness to it,> including crunch and fresh herbs.The only crunch in mine was from a few bits of carrot! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1315992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1964 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 So has anybody been to the new Mr Liu? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1316018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetgirl Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 jimbo1964 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> So has anybody been to the new Mr Liu?Yes, what I ordered I wasn't impressed with at all! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1316034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angharad_L Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 DovertheRoad Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Angharad_L Wrote:> ------------------------------------------------> > My other fave is pad kra prao so will try that> > next!> > Oh Yes. Mine too. Beef with Thai Basil. It's so> quick and easy to make it's a favourite in our> house. SMBS sells great Thai basil if you need it.> And this is the best recipe ever:> > https://thewoksoflife.com/2015/06/thai-basil-beef-> pad-gra-prow/> > Enjoy.THANK YOU! This is awesome. I was just thinking last night that I would LOVE to try and cook more Thai food at home. If anyone has a recipe for a good Pad Kee Mao/Pad See Ew, I would love to know! :)Also - re. fresh and light at Matoom, I think I was basing this off the samosas which were basically good quality chicken rapped in light pastry - deeeeeeeelish. THANKS! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1316089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Pad see eew - decent recipes on YT already.If you need another version PM me, I get all ingredients in Peckham.Made it again on Saturday see photo. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1316105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 It?s reopened and looks amazing!Always been one of my favourites tho of course nothing beats China town Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1316227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateFord Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 ... and back to Mr Liu!Some photos of the exterior and interior. It looks like the tablecloths have gone and it now has new flooring and decor.I'm keen to know if any other regulars have tried the food and if it's the same/better/worse?https://www.mrliu.co.uk/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1316679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ED Light Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Same food, same furniture, new front.Booooo! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1316689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nina_maniana Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 We usually just get take away from Mr liu but went in to try the dim sum lunch last week. Thought it was really nice (I don't think the food has really changed from what it was but I liked it anyway) and the service was absolutely charming. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1320796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 It shuts even earlier than it used to. No longer practical to walk up to from the EDT and catch a late night meal. DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1320797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtj Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Went tonight and was really impressed. Will definitely go again Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/215268-mr-liu-chinese-restaurant/page/4/#findComment-1340427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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