Takubu Life Café (Laodong Road Store)
Western cuisine · ⭐ 3.8
3rd Floor, Wan Kai Yuan, Xinyuan Mingcheng, Laodong Middle Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Changsha, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at 3rd Floor, Wan Kai Yuan, Xinyuan Mingcheng, Laodong Middle Road. It is a Western cuisine place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Pumpkin Pancake, Cappuccino, Mashed Potatoes.
This is not a typical Chinese restaurant. Some dishes may be localized adaptations of Western cuisine, so check ingredients and flavors before ordering.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Changsha
- Category: Western cuisine
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: 3rd Floor, Wan Kai Yuan, Xinyuan Mingcheng, Laodong Middle Road
- Popular dishes: Pumpkin Pancake, Cappuccino, Mashed Potatoes, Cumin Beef Baozi Rice, Torn Squid
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Dishes
Pumpkin PancakePumpkin cake is a traditional snack made primarily with pumpkin as the main ingredient. The preparation typically involves steaming the pumpkin until soft, mashing it into a puree, mixing it with glutinous rice flour and other ingredients, then shaping it into small round cakes. Finally, it can be either fried or steamed to complete the dish.
CappuccinoCappuccino is an Italian coffee beverage composed of three parts: espresso, steamed milk, and foam. The preparation method involves pouring espresso into the bottom of the cup, slowly adding steamed milk, and topping it with a fine layer of foam.
Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes is a home-style dish primarily made from potatoes. The preparation method typically involves boiling the potatoes, peeling them, and then mashing them into a smooth consistency. Depending on personal taste, ingredients such as milk, butter, salt, and pepper can be added and mixed thoroughly.
Cumin Beef Baozi RiceA fragrant rice dish with tender beef seasoned in cumin, cooked in a clay pot for rich flavor.
Torn SquidA dish made by tearing fresh squid into strips and stir-frying with garlic, ginger, and chili for a tender, flavorful bite.
Longan Red Date Milk TeaLongan and red date milk tea is made by using milk or plant-based milk as a base, combined with longan flesh and red dates simmered together, then blended with black tea or milk tea powder. The main ingredients include longan, red dates, milk, and tea. To prepare, first simmer the longan and red dates to release their aroma, then mix them evenly with milk and tea.
Ribeye SteakRibeye steak is a Western dish primarily made with ribeye beef, marinated and then pan-seared until the surface is golden brown and the inside remains tender and juicy.
BreadBread is a food made from ingredients such as flour, water, and yeast, which are mixed, fermented, and baked to create a soft, expanded texture with some chewiness and elasticity.
Chicken NuggetsChicken nuggets are a snack made primarily from chicken breast. The chicken breast is cut into cubes, marinated to absorb flavor, then coated with starch or breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Black Pepper SteakBlack pepper steak is a Western dish made by pan-frying steak with a black pepper sauce. The steak is carefully marinated, then seared to achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior, before being drizzled with a specially prepared black pepper sauce, resulting in an appealing color and aroma.