There’s a shift in the light, a bite in the Bavarian air that murmurs of changing seasons. And when that chill begins to settle, nothing warms better than a clay pot dish (shāguō 砂锅) – an ancient, humble culinary alchemy that makes the toughest meat cuts soft and every broth drop deeply infused. The porous clay […]
Brutzeln & Blubbern (小魚砂鍋): Discovering Munich’s Coziest Chinese Clay Pot Restaurant Read More »
We arrived in the morning. The moment we stepped off the plane in Shangri-La—at 3,300 meters above sea level—the air felt thinner and crisper. The number is one thing; the slight dizziness in our heads is another. So, our first order of business was to settle in, take it easy. We checked into our hotel,
Shangri-La Day 1 – Arrival & Ancient Town: Exploring Dukezong, Where Prayers Become Gold Read More »
In Search of Shangri-La: A Trip to the Heart of Tibet in Yunnan, China The word “Shangri-La” itself comes from British novelist James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, where it described an isolated, harmonious valley nestled among mountains, where people lived in peace and near-immortality. Over time, it became a byword for paradise on earth. But
Shangri-La Travel Guide: 6-Day Itinerary, Hotels, and Transport Tips Read More »
Missing the way the strands slurp, and the broth clings? Here we are again – on the hunt for a great bowl of noodles. Our search led us to MIAN & CO, a relatively new spot that serves up Northern China’s most satisfying hand-pulled noodles. The interior of MIAN & CO is serenely simple
Saucy, Stretchy, Sensational: Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles at MIAN & CO (面客) in Munich Read More »
Lately, Frankfurt has been caught in a loop of drizzling grey skies that blurs seasons, leaving me feeling untethered—as if summer has forgotten its true self. In times like these, a hearty bowl of noodles feels like a perfect intervention to bring a little warmth back to the day. In Frankfurt’s booming Chinese food scene,
China’s Iconic Noodle Bowls at Das Nudel Ding: Noodle Nostalgia in a Rainy Frankfurt Read More »
Today we’ll introduce you to a popular Chinese restaurant with not only one, but three locations across Munich – Slurp Nudelbar (面次郎). We’ll be spotlighting the one near the central train station. What’s special about them is their authentic Chinese hand-pulled noodles and broth recipe, combined with a lighter, Japanese-inspired touch. The result is a bowl that’s rich in
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If you’re visiting Chengdu, the Du Fu Thatched Cottage is definitely worth a visit! Step back over a thousand years and into the world of Du Fu, China’s revered ‘Poet Sage’🌿 DU FU THATCHED COTTAGE Officially known as the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, this was the former home of the great Tang Dynasty poet during his
Chengdu Part 5: Du Fu’s Cottage, Urban Glamour & Nine-Grid Hotpot Read More »
World’s Largest Stone Buddha High above the roaring confluence of three mighty rivers—Min River (岷江 Min Jiang), Qingyi River (青衣江 Qingyi Jiang), and Dadu River (大渡河 Dadu He)—sits the planet’s largest stone-carved seated Buddha🎬. Officially named Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue (嘉州凌云寺大弥勒石像), and also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha (凌云大佛) or Maitreya Statue (弥勒大像),
Chengdu Part 4: Face to Face with the Giant Buddha of Leshan & Local Eats Read More »
After the trip to the misty heights of Qingcheng Mountain and the glowing “blue tears” of Dujiangyan, we decided to slow things down and explore within Chengdu’s city limits this time. Yes, Chengdu isn’t just pandas and mountains—this city has a long and rich history, especially when it comes to the legendary Three Kingdoms period
Chengdu Part 3 – Three Kingdoms Legends, Kung Fu Tea, Ancient Streets & Hotpot Tips Read More »
We’ve just discovered a new go-to spot for authentic Chinese cuisines that we can’t wait to share with you. Open for only a few months, it has become a new obsession for many locals, turning from first-time diners into regulars with only a few visits. This sleek yet welcoming spot offers spacious seating— for couples, small
Big Flavors, Humble Prices: Sichuan & Cantonese Classics at YICHI Asian Restaurant Read More »
