"The lavish interior uses the traditional Chinese elements of the goldfish and the number eight to ensure good fortune for all who dine here. The cuisine is a mix of Cantonese and Huaiyang, but the kitchen also adds its own innovative touches to some dishes. At lunchtime, over 40 kinds of dim sum are served."
on Dim sum
"I liked the witty touch of a fluffy barbecued pork char sui bun carefully prepared in the shape of a hedgehog."
on Cha siu bao
"Steamed blue shrimp dumpling, in the shape of a goldfish, had good quality and sweet tasting prawn."
on Har gow
"The char siu bao is equally scrumptious for those that like their food shaped into little creatures for restaurant theatrics."
on Cha siu bao
"The blue shrimp dumplings are delicious and pop straight in your mouth."
on Har gow
"Grand Lisboa has two of the world’s best restaurants, with The 8 serving excellent Cantonese cuisine. With over 40 dim-sum dishes to choose from this is the ultimate Cantonese experience."
on Dim sum
"The suckling pig with fried rice and preserved meat is another popular dish at the Eight. Though I thought the skin could be slightly crunchier, but it was delicious in general."
on Siu yuk
"The goldfish shaped steamed dumplings with Cristal Blue Shrimp are a must try."
on Har gow
"Just look at that glazed crackling glistening under the light! This boned piglet was rolled into a tube and stuffed with delicious fried rice. It really doesn't get better than this!"
on Siu yuk
"WOW! This little dumpling was sooooo tasty! The shrimp inside was so savory with umami."
on Har gow