Mr Kao facade.

Mr Kao

L'Eixample


Within the grand Hotel Claris, this elegant Shanghai-style dim sum restaurant serves top-flight dumplings. They're not cheap, but every bite is a joy; the jiao zi with pig's trotters are especially good, as are the siu mai with langoustines and trout roe. More substantial dishes include Peking duck and noodles with wild mushrooms, poached egg and truffles.


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