As summer settles in, what instantly comes to mind — warm evenings, lively terraces, chilled drinks, and a pan of sizzling Spanish paella placed right in the middle of the table. When we crave the flavors of Spain in Frankfurt, we often go to Espanita, a charming spot located on a sloping street in Sachsenhausen. With […]
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On our way back from the mythical Shangri-La, we made a stop in Lijiang, Yunnan Province – a place that feels like a vivid, poetic verse written in ancient ink. Often described as the “Venice of the East,” Lijiang is one of those cities that instantly slows your heartbeat. Snow-capped mountains rise quietly in the
🌷 Arriving at the Edge of the World If there are places that look like earth dreaming, the Côte de Granit Rose, also known as the Pink Granite Coast, is definitely one of them. In the Côtes-d’Armor department, along the wild northwestern edge of Brittany, lies a stretch of French coastline where the Atlantic collides with
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On the east end of Frankfurt’s Zeil is a new Chinese restaurant Nanmei Eintopf · 喃妹砂锅, specializing in steaming, warm Chinese砂锅 (shāguō) clay pot cuisine. It has just opened, and it has already become the neighborhood’s new favorite. The location is prime—very close to the shopping district. While finding a parking spot on the street can
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Step into Smochii, and the first thing that hits us is the energetic red-hot that feels like a celebration. Above, flying fish lamps sway from the ceiling—an Asian symbolism where fish represent abundance and prosperity. The space is expansive, located conveniently beneath the cinema CineStar Frankfurt Metropolis, making it a great launchpad for a “feast
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Located just minutes from the city’s main shopping streets, LeDu (樂多食飲) is one of those places you might walk past without noticing—but once you give it a try, you’ll realize that some of the most authentic, delicious food comes in unassuming packages. LeDu is a Chinese casual dining chain specializing in dumplings, noodles, and wontons,
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Right across from the Noodles Bar in Konstablerwache, a new Chinese restaurant, 89 Dining Room, has just opened. Step into a space of classic, minimalist decor and warm greetings from its friendly staff. At first, you’ll see the menu on the walls, which speaks of milder dishes with simpler seasoning. They’re more tailored to European
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Noppakao is located a little bit away from Munich center. The name “Noppakao” reminds me of Thai words: “Na”, meaning rice field and “Pao/Khao”, meaning rice — together, it gives the image of simple, honest food rooted in everyday Thai life – a nod to the honest cooking you’ll find here. On warmer days, their
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🌊 Saint-Malo: Where Pirates Once Ruled the Waves On the rugged northwestern coast of France lies Saint-Malo, a small walled city facing the English Channel 🌊—a place better known not for saints, but for pirates. Saint-Malo’s story begins in the 6th century, when Britons fled political turmoil in Britain and crossed the sea to Brittany.
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麻辣煮義 (Malazhuyi) is like a gateway to the fiery Sichuan in Munich. Its name is a pun that speaks both the “spicy way of cooking” (zhǔ yì 煮义) and “spicy ideas” (zhǔyì 主意). While many Sichuan spots in Munich offer Málàtàng (Sichuan-style hotpot-soup), finding authentic 麻辣香锅 (Málà Xiāngguō) is not as easy. And that’s true grail
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