I was recommended to try Bing Sheng (炳胜私厨) by a friend who mentioned it is a renowned Guangzhou cuisine brand. Within the 炳胜 group, they have several sub-brands, and we chose 炳胜私厨, which translates to private dining, as it is one of the higher-end options, making it a fitting choice for celebrating my friend’s birthday!
”The bun I would cross the border for.
Mr. Chow2024.04
Pineapple Bun 菠蘿包
My obsession with Guangdong cuisine urged me to try their infamous Bo Lo Bao (Pineapple Bun)! The Pineapple Bun was much larger and airier than I expected, and the warm, melting custard inside was delicious. I would highly recommend the black beef cha siu as well; it was so juicy and satisfying. While I also tried the pork ones, they weren’t quite to my liking as I prefer cha siu that is half fat, half skinny —半肥瘦 cha siu. Based on my experience in China, it seems their cha siu is fattier than what we are used to in Hong Kong.
The pigeon at Bing Sheng (炳胜私厨) was really tasty too, with perfectly crispy skin and a unique lemongrass flavor that sets it apart from the ones I’ve tried in Hong Kong. However, the chicken with abalone and whelk and the fried eel were mediocre and forgettable. I did enjoy the garoupa tofu and panda rice; they were so comforting and a nice way to end the meal.
The service and ambiance at Bing Sheng (炳胜私厨) in Shenzhen surpass those of most Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong. Each private dining room comes with your own butler who caters to all your needs. What I love most is that we can order milk tea and enjoy it at the restaurant. Even better, the butler will go fetch your drinks for you. In comparison, in Hong Kong, they would yell at you to leave your outside food and drinks at the door!
Taste: 8 / 10
Service: 8 / 10
Ambiance: 8 / 10
Tempo: 8 / 10
Address: 桂湾四路万象前海购物中心L324
feedMrChow began as a Hong Kong food blog in 2019 dedicated to expressing my personal, honest, and humble opinions on restaurants. Being born and raised in Hong Kong, along with having a mother who cooks exceptionally well and a hospitality degree from Switzerland, has cultivated my high standards for food, hotels, and other finer things in life. I am excited to share my perspective with more people!
