What to order at Mr. Lam

Must order
Peking duck, the whole lacquered bird served with pancakes, cucumber and spring onion
Editor tip
The top-floor dining room and bar have picture windows and a glass roof; Time Out noted in 2024 that the menu had stayed the same for about 20 years.
CuisineChinese
Price$$$
NeighborhoodLagoa
HoursMon-Thu 19:00-00:00; Fri 19:00-01:00; Sat 13:00-01:00; Sun 13:00-22:00.
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