I recently dropped by Xiu Fine Cantonese Dining in Connecticut Street during one of my longer visits to Manila. I first heard about the restaurant when it was featured quite heavily in social media a few months back with photos of dishes that until then were not to be found anywhere in the city. If you are familiar with the area where Xiu is, you would notice that the restaurant occupies the same space as Lugang previously.
The venue is quite nicely done. Hand painted wall designs, elegant chandeliers and paintings depicting scenes from turn-of-the-century China bring a decidedly refined ambiance. Spread across three stories, the lower floor caters to walk-in customers and small groups while private rooms can be found in the upper floors to cater to meetings, parties and other functions. If you are looking to impress, this is one compelling venue to consider.
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