Skip to content

Valentine’s Day at Lu Ban Bar and Restaurant

Love is in the air at Lu Ban this month, and you can enjoy the stunning Valentine’s Day banquet. There is much to devour with Champagne, steak, lobster and more exquisite dishes on the menu. 

Love is in the air at Lu Ban this month, and you can enjoy the stunning Valentine’s Day banquet. There is much to devour with Champagne, steak, lobster and more exquisite dishes on the menu. 

The menu, created by Chef Dave Critchley who draws inspiration from the authentic flavours of Tianjin, China is a spectacular collection of dishes, with Champagne and oysters to start, followed by steak and lobster served with rice, soup, and sides. Then the stunning finale of the chocolate sphere dessert makes the perfect romantic meal. 

The menu: 

LU BAN DRAPPIER CHAMPAGNE – A glass each 
RAINBOW CRACKERS AND ‘FRAZZLE’ CAVIAR – Prawn crackers with smoked frazzle caviar
YIN AND YANG HOT AND SOUR SOUP – Traditional hot and sour baby vegetable soup
A GREAT BRITISH OYSTER – A Great British oyster with Szechuan chilli oil, green onion and black vinegar – as seen on the BBC’s Great British Menu
STEAK AND FRAGRANT MUSHROOM AND SZECHUAN LOBSTER TO SHARE – Sirloin of Shorthorn beef, garlic and black pepper sauce with grilled half lobster, sesame prawn toast, mango and Chinese leaf
STRAW NOODLE FRIES – With Crispy straw potato, Lu Ban salt and pepper and Chinese mayonnaise
WOK TOSSED GREENS – Seasonal Chinese greens, garlic and ginger
STEAMED JASMINE RICE – Lotus steamed rice parcel with jasmine tea
CHOCOLATE SPHERE – Chocolate dome with peanut butter and sesame ice cream, smoked sea salt caramel

There is also a vegan Valentine’s menu option. 

The Valentine’s Menu is available from Thursday 10th February to Monday 14th February.
£75 per person for the Valentine’s Menu and £60 per person for the vegan Valentine’s Menu. 

Lu Ban serves Chinese dishes inspired by the Tianjin region. Chef Dave Critchley, who is currently appearing on BBC Two’s Great British Menu, leads a team of chefs to create fabulous food, and a front of house team to deliver excellent service. 

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

0151 315 8888

Downtown in Business

Father’s Day at Fazenda

This Father’s Day, Fazenda invites guests to celebrate the occasion with their signature Churrasco Experience and be treated to continuous table-side service of the finest grilled meats, complemented by a bountiful Market Table and warm hospitality.

Read More

Liverpool BID Company

We are delighted that Liverpool BID Company are our Business of the Month for June 2025. Liverpool BID Company is a private, not-for-profit limited company aiming to create a thriving and vibrant Liverpool, working on behalf of 850 BID Levy Payers in Liverpool across three Business Improvement Districts: Retail & Leisure BID, Culture & Commerce BID and Accommodation BID.

Read More