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Chengdu Part 1: Pandas, Food, Nightlife & Your Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary with Travel Tips

Leave a Comment / April 2, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dumplings, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Rabbit, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

If you’ve been following our posts, you’ve probably noticed our deep passion for Chinese cuisine. And if there’s one region that keeps popping up, it’s Sichuan. Home to one of China’s most famous culinary traditions—one of the country’s eight great cuisines—Sichuan is renowned for its bold, fiery flavors, its generous use of chili peppers and […]

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Century China Restaurant 好百年中餐厅: A New Hidden Spot for Authentic Cantonese Flavors

1 Comment / March 8, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dim Sum, Duck, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Snails, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Today we’d like to take you to a newly opened Chinese restaurant that evokes warmth and nostalgia of Hong Kong. Specializing in Cantonese/Hong Kong-style cuisine, the dining space is bright and spacious, with charming décor that pays tribute to old Hong Kong – vintage vinyl records and classic movie posters and photographs. For many, these

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Tibet Dawa Momo: A Taste of Tibetan Warmth and Flavor in Frankfurt

Leave a Comment / February 1, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tibetian Food, Tofu, Vegetables

Nestled in a quiet corner of Berger Street, this newly opened Tibetan restaurant is a real hidden gem. It’s run by a warm and welcoming Tibetan couple who have called Germany home for over a decade. They often chat to each other in their native Tibetan language, which somehow adds an intimate and heartwarming touch

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Dim Sum House: Timeless Flavors of Hong Kong Come Alive in Frankfurt

4 Comments / December 14, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Fish, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

There’s something magical about dim sum— it’s comfort, flavor, and nostalgia served in steaming baskets. This little restaurant Dim Sum House offers the exact flavors that remind us of the bustling old streets of Hong Kong, where narrow alleyways lead to hidden popular stands filled with the aroma of freshly steamed dim sum and bubbling

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Noodles Bar: A Cozy Spot for Authentic Chinese/Asian Noodles in Frankfurt

Leave a Comment / September 21, 2024 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

When it comes to go-to Chinese noodle spots in Frankfurt, most will immediately think of The Noodlemaker —and for good reason. It’s a popular spot, known for its delicious flavors and authenticity. But a boutique metropolis like Frankfurt, though small in size, certainly offers no shortage of great and flavorful options. So today, we’re taking

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Loulan Restaurant: Experience Traditional Xinjiang Uyghur Flavors in Frankfurt

8 Comments / August 24, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Fish, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables, Xinjiang/Uyghur Cuisine

Xinjiang’s cuisine, known for its fresh and delectable dishes, has many locals salivating at just the mere mention of its name. Take, for example, the famous Dapanji, or “大盘鸡,” which we shared earlier. In this extraordinary region, dramatic temperature swings between day and night and the abundant daylight create the perfect conditions for producing top-quality

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Northeastern Chinese Flavors at True Tasty: From Ice Flower Dumplings to Grilled Delights

Leave a Comment / July 31, 2024 / Barbecue, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Spicy, Vegetables

If you’re on the hunt for delicious street food with the warmth of homemade flavors, look no further than True Tasty. Unassumingly located in the heart of Frankfurt, this charming eatery has become a favorite among those who appreciate authentic Chinese eats. My previous visit had me raving about their lip-smacking dumplings and savory beef

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Taste the Tradition at LeDu: Uncovering Bonn’s Authentic Chinese Street Eats

Leave a Comment / June 1, 2024 / Beef, Bonn, Chinese Food, Duck, Dumplings, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Seafood, Spicy, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Hey there, fellow foodies! After our discovery of an exquisite Korean restaurant in the heart of Bonn, we were itching to explore more of the diverse flavors this city has to offer. Little did we know, tucked within the depth of a subway station lies a humble Chinese street food eatery. From the crispy goodness

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Diving into Shanghai’s Signature Dishes at a Frankfurt Hideaway

Leave a Comment / May 18, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Welcome back, fellow foodies! Today we’ll invite you to step in to a humble little Shanghainese eatery, located at the Hauptwache subway station. This charming spot offers a very diverse menu. Starting from delicious little snack like the iconic Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) to hearty main meals like Shanghai-style noodles, there’s something for almost every palate

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True Tasty: Authentic Charm of Hand-crafted Northern Chinese Street Flavors

Leave a Comment / February 1, 2024 / Barbecue, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spicy, Tofu, Vegetables

It’s often said that the best local food is to be found at street vendors, not in some fancy restaurants. This couldn’t be truer than when we discovered the small little eatery/restaurant behind the central station in Frankfurt, called “True Tasty”. It’s not technically “street food”, but it captures the authentic taste and style of

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Author name: 玖伊岚 - Jiu Yi Lan