Roger Lu | Laurus

Today I’m chatting to Roger Lu at Laurus in Carlton. I first met Roger last November when I wrote about Laurus for Broadsheet. Laurus is a sleek and sophisticated modern Chinese restaurant which was just about to open. I went down to Carlton after teaching all day at school to meet owner Boyang Fu and chef, Roger, and hear all about it. They brought out beautiful cocktails and a selection of delicious dishes and a couple of hours later I very happily sailed out into the evening with a great story and the feeling that I definitely wanted to go back for the fall-apart beef rib and the caramel-glazed eggplant but also to hear more about Roger’s story. Because Roger is very impressive. He was 17 when he came to Melbourne from China to do the Le Cordon Bleu cookery course. Eight years later and he is head chef and the one who came up with the name, Laurus. This is less surprising when you met Roger. He knows exactly what he wants and is single-minded in his approach to food, his career and the future. I spoke to Roger before service, so, while I’ve ticked off hearing more about his story, I still need to get back for his delicious food. See you there?