DaiLo's second floor snack bar definitely deserves its own Yelp space. The atmosphere, menu, and overall experience make LoPan firmly independent of big brother DaiLo despite what is a shared kitchen. I wandered in with a friend to grab a drink while waiting for a seat downstairs and never left. The service was very accommodating and attentive despite the fact that The Shangri-La was hosting a staff party at LoPan that night.
The bartender was a most personable and skilled fella who made some fantastic off the menu cocktails including one made on the spot we decided to name White Rabbit for the night. He also managed to get me hooked on Brooklyn(s) (the less famed but more delicious cousin of a Manhattan) and engaged us in conversation about growing up in Ireland.
The dim-sum style menu was also quite impressive and exceeded our expectations. The famed Big Mac Bao was every bit as good as the hype would suggest. Who really can resist a Big Mac baked into a bao?! My second favourite dish was the Asian confit duck wings with nut crumble. I love anything duck, but had never tried anything like this. Simple but absolutely delicious. The trout and KFC tofu were also delicious, as was the secret menu item you will have to find out about on your own ;) The only mid disappointment came from the Korean BBQ short ribs which were not as good as ones I have had in Markham restaurants, but the quality of service and other delectable food and drink offerings more than made up for it.
Overall, LoPan is bound to be one of my go to spots this year. You should also check it out.