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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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Homely Persian Flavors at SHOMAL

Leave a Comment / March 29, 2025 / Barbecue, Chicken, Fish, Frankfurt, Iranian Food, Lamb, Middle Eastern Food, Mild and Soothing, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Today we’d like to introduce you to SHOMAL – a newly opened Persian family-run eatery with a genuine hospitality that makes you feel like a guest in someone’s home rather than a customer. The dishes here are made fresh to order, so some may take a little longer to arrive, but the wait is worth

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Takahumi: A Japanese Sushi Oasis Beneath the City Streets

Leave a Comment / March 22, 2025 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Sushi, Sweet(-ish)

Hidden in plain sight, located within the Hauptwache subway station, lies this exceptional Japanese restaurant—Takahumi. This intimate spot might be easy to miss at first glance, but step inside, and you’re in for a nice surprise. Takahumi has a chic lounge-bar ambiance and an air of understated elegance, with dim lighting, and cozy seating for

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Discover La Roche-en-Ardenne: Belgian cuisine and a picturesque water town

Leave a Comment / March 19, 2025 / Belgian Food, Burger, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Deer/Venison, Dessert, La Roche-en-Ardenne, Mild and Soothing, Roasted/Grilled, Vegetables

The last day of our Belgian trip led us to La Roche-en-Ardenne, a picturesque town located in the heart of Ardennes, as we made on our way back to Frankfurt. It was off-season, and breakfast spots were scarce, but we had prepared ahead, gathering simple provisions from a supermarket. Often considered one of the most

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Pho 97: Mastering Pho and More – Vietnamese Comfort Awaits

Leave a Comment / March 15, 2025 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables, Vietnamese Food

Today, we’ll take you to Pho 97, a newly opened Vietnamese restaurant that exudes charm of the winding alleys of Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s best-preserved ancient towns, famous for its lantern-lit nights – especially during the monthly Hoi An Lantern Festival. Step inside and you’ll find the ceiling adorned with traditional Vietnamese lanterns, each

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Dinant, Belgium Part 2: From Stone to Spoon – A Journey Through Caves, Castles & Cuisine

Leave a Comment / March 12, 2025 / Beef, Belgian Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dinant, Mild and Soothing, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish)

We wake up in Dinant to a veil of mist rising from the river, swirling like smoke and casting an ethereal dusk over the Meuse River. In the background, the towering Rocher Bayard stands, its silhouette softened by the morning haze. As the fog begins to lift, the first strokes of blue sky paint the

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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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bbq Chicken: Crispy, Saucy, and Spicy – A Love Affair with Korean Fried Chicken

Leave a Comment / March 1, 2025 / Chicken, Deep-Fry, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Korean Food, Mild and Soothing, Soup, Spicy, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

If you’re a fan of Korean fried chicken, chances are you’ve already heard of this place – bbq Chicken. A Korean friend once jokingly called it the Korean version of KFC. Founded in South Korea in 1995, it’s now one of the largest chicken restaurant franchises worldwide. Interestingly, they have a “Chicken University” and a

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XiaoLongKan: Bringing Sichuan’s Iconic Hot Pot to Frankfurt

Leave a Comment / February 22, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Frankfurt, Hotpot, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Today, we’d like to introduce you to a restaurant that many of you might already know: XiaoLongKan, a well-known hot pot chain originating from Sichuan, China. The restaurant’s classic Chinese wooden furniture is beautifully crafted from dark, polished wood. On the walls, you’ll find traditional Chinese paintings of natural landscapes and historical figures astride horses.

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Dinant, Belgium Part 1: Scenic Waters, Historic Citadels, and a Saxophone Legacy

Leave a Comment / February 19, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Dinant, Greek Food, Lamb, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

As we arrive in Dinant, Belgium, the temperature hover near freezing, yet the sun’s gentle rays bathe the town in a golden warmth, making the chill almost unnoticeable. Our journey leads us past the impressive Rocher Bayard, a towering 40-meter limestone formation split dramatically in two. Folklore has it that the giant horse Bayard split

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Author name: 玖伊岚 - Jiu Yi Lan