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Lagos Living || Lihao Chinese Cuisine.

Though you guys didn’t respond to my question in the last  weekend bits post on if to review the lihao chinese cuisine, Tuke’s Yes was heavy enough to make me decide to do just that.
I’ve never really been a fan of chinese – even back when the hype on it was too real, so finding one spot that has made me casually think about their food (the same way I just casually sit and think about the shawarma from southern delicacy I reviewed here) is worth a review!
I’ve sort of always known about the lihao chinese cuisine – I even had my catwalk classes in the building right next to it but because not a fan of chinese, I never thought to try it out.
I had to give a talk at a small meet up of some lovely group ladies sometime last month ( yup! I am conquering my fear of public speaking one step at a time) and the restaurant was their venue. That was how I eventually got to try their food and ended up copying down the name of what we got for the next time I come.

Lihao’s Chinese Cuisine is located No.1, Thorburn Avenue, Yaba, Lagos.
The Pic above is via dedaheats

I wasn’t really wowed by the ambience/decor of the place. Its not particularly charming or exciting like art cafe, but I guess the decor sort of works for the whole oriental – chinese theme. Meh still.
They had a rowdy nigerian music playing in the background the last time I went there and some really loud guests who probably thought it best to let the whole restaurant know what they were discussing. *sigh*

The service though, was really good. The waiter was helpful and we got our food on time. Also, the fact that I didn’t even get one stray stare or word from the management or staff on the fact that I was using my camera in there gets them major points from me.

Because I like to play it safe and I can be a creature of habit some times, I basically ordered the same thing I had at the meet up. Unlike road chef, it wasn’t disappointing the second time around and still tasted as good as it did the first time.
I went with my friend and we got their medium fried rice plate which costs N2800 and is enough for three people – depends on their appetite though. Otherwise, it will be filling for just two people. We also got their chicken sauce on hot plate which costs N3500 or N3800 (I can’t really remember) so we were surprised when we got our bill and it was almost N9000.
Apparently, they have other extra fees and charges they add which I honestly didn’t understand.

Will I go back there?

Well, I really like the food I had so yup! its possible.

Looking for a Chinese restaurant on the mainland? You should check this out. Click to tweet!

Have you ever been to the lihao Chinese cuisine?
What was your experience like?
Are you a big fan of chinese – one of those people that dance whenever they hear chinese lool or you’re like me – would rather just prefer trusted jollof rice ?
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P.S – I did a mini review of spice bowl here.

Author: Cassie Daves

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