Unusual for the fact that patrons eat and then hang out, the Lao Tan is a large, loud dining room filled with a very trendy crowd. The room is bare and brightly lit, with thoughtfully simple décor. Waitresses wear traditional Guizhou blue and white cotton uniforms to match the pottery mounted on the walls. Fresh fish and vegetables are presented in a multitude of original nuances, especially the delicious potato pancakes. All went down extremely well with Lao Tan’s signature Guizhou tea. Service is not excessively speedy, but it is not a place to hurry.
Lao Tan
