Zen - Dimsum & Bao
Chinese dumplings and baos prepared and served by a lovely Fujian couple
At Zen - Dimsum & Bao, Chinese couple Jianli and Hailing serve dim sum (steamed and fried dumplings) and bao (steamed buns filled with meat or vegetables).
Both grew up in Fujian province in south-east China, where Jianli spent his childhood in his parents' restaurant, helping in the kitchen and eating every meal. So when his studies took him to Denmark, where he met Hailing, he brought a suitcase full of Chinese cooking skills.
In Denmark, Jianli and Hailing bonded over a shared love of their native cuisine, which quickly developed into a strong affection for each other.
Before the couple started chopping, steaming and frying at Reffen, they cooked wonders at a string of Asian restaurants in Copenhagen. Hailing can even add royal caterer to her CV - after all, she worked for a number of years in a restaurant that catered for royal dinners.
Signature dish: Crispy dim sum (Menu 5)
A mix of Jianli's dim sum favourites - crispy homemade spring rolls, pan-fried dumplings and sesame balls.
