Shan Shui Social
Restaurant · Victoria ·
Dim sum, roast duck, and cocktails in a 1960s Shanghai setting
Dim sum, roast duck, and cocktails in a 1960s Shanghai setting
"The classy booths at Shan Shui Social are dark wood-clad, like a high-end cruise ship, and between the ‘press for service’ button and gorgeous ceramic teapots, you’ll feel like a regular at the captain’s table. The most delicious Chinese dishes at this surprisingly cool Victoria restaurant can be found in a bamboo steamer—think shrimp and scallop dumplings and slippery cheung fun." - sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley
"Shan Shui Social is a welcome respite in Victoria. Gorgeous ceramic tea pots line one wall at this Chinese spot, while old-fashioned telephones line the other. Booths are taken by families getting a meet-in-the-middle dinner and solo diners who refuse to settle for a Pret before their train. Order anything in a bamboo steamer. Whether that's the shrimp and scallop dumplings that give way without requiring the involvement of teeth, or slippery cheung fun with springy dough and tender prawns." - jake missing, heidi lauth beasley, rianne shlebak
"Shan Shui Social, a Chinese restaurant on Buckingham Palace Road feels surprisingly cool for SW1. Inside, booths are taken by families getting a meet-in-the-middle dinner after work and friends ordering an obscene—but necessary—amount of dim sum. Gorgeous ceramic tea pots line the walls on one side, while old-fashioned telephones line the other. When it comes to ordering, keep in mind that the most delicious things here can be found in a bamboo steamer." - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, heidi lauth beasley
"Shan Shui Social is a welcome respite in Victoria. Gorgeous ceramic tea pots line the walls at this Chinese spot from the people behind Rasa Sayang, while old-fashioned telephones line the other. Booths are taken by families getting a meet-in-the-middle dinner and solo diners who refuse to settle for a Pret before their train. There’s everything from chilli crab bao to roast duck, but the best things arrive in a bamboo steamer, like shrimp and scallop dumplings that give way without requiring the involvement of teeth, or slippery cheung fun with springy dough and tender prawns." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager, sinead cranna
"Shan Shui Social is a welcome respite in an area filled with mediocre burger chains and stressed-out commuters lugging suitcases around after confusing Victoria coach station for Victoria train station. Enter Shan Shui Social, a Chinese restaurant on Buckingham Palace Road that feels surprisingly cool for SW1. It’s all in the details here. Gorgeous ceramic tea pots line the walls on one side, while old-fashioned telephones line the other. Booths are taken by families getting a meet-in-the-middle dinner after work and solo diners who refuse to settle for a Pret before their 8pm train. When it comes to the ordering, remember that the most delicious things can be found in a bamboo steamer. photo credit: Rianne Shlebak video credit: Rianne Shlebak video credit: Rianne Shlebak Pause Unmute The dim sum should be your main focus, whether the shrimp and scallop dumplings that give way without requiring the involvement of teeth, or the slippery cheung fun with springy dough and tender prawns inside. The mains can be hit and miss: salted egg prawns have a slightly gritty texture and seafood noodles are good without being great. Bring a few friends, ask for a booth, and order as much dim sum as you can physically eat. Food Rundown Shrimp And Scallop Dumplings Meaty and light, these are excellent. And they’re even better when drizzled with the smoky house chilli sauce. PlayMute video credit: Rianne Shlebak Cheong Fun Rice Noodle Sheet Rolled With Prawns Our ultimate comfort dish. The silky rice noodle sheets have a nice chew to them. photo credit: Rianne Shlebak Pan-Fried Chilean Sea Bass We’re big fans of the salty soy-based sauce that comes with this meaty sea bass dish. This is one of our favourite mains. photo credit: Rianne Shlebak Salted Egg Prawns These deep-fried prawns are a little tough, and the texture is slightly gritty. Skip this and order more dim sum. photo credit: Rianne Shlebak Mango Pomelo Sago A refreshing and light dessert, this sago pudding is subtle until you get a nice juicy chunk of mango or tangy pomelo. photo credit: Rianne Shlebak" - Rianne Shlebak
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