Magpie

Shenzhen


Dine on small-plate fusion fare at this hip and stylish restaurant in OCT-LOFT. The Chinese chef owners draw inspiration from their Manchurian roots with ambitious creations such as horsemeat tartare with sweet-potato crisps and venison Bolognese. There's definitely some molecular trickery at play, not least in the impressive cocktails.


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1. OCT-LOFT

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2. Splendid China

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3. China Folk Culture Village

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4. OCT Art & Design Gallery

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5. He Xiangning Art Museum

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7. Window of the World

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