Roma Lake

Houhai of the suburbs: Restaurants and cafes of Roma Lake

By Jackie Zhang

Roma Lake’s name, Luoma in Chinese, is a portmanteau of Luogezhuang and Matouzhuang, the villages that surround it.

Two years ago, it was only a fishing spot for residents. Now, it  has become the Houhai of the suburbs – minus the huge crowds and deafening noise. Its restaurants and cafes offer a variety of Chinese and international cuisines, and nearby, villagers go on with their daily lives.