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Golden Hues and Multicultural Flavors: Our Luxembourg City Experience

Leave a Comment / February 5, 2025 / Deep-Fry, Dessert, Fish, Luxembourg City, Luxembourgish Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Snails, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

Our visit to Luxembourg City is marked by serendipity—this season (early December) is typically the city’s rainiest, but we are greeted with the gentle warmth of sunshine breaking through the light drizzle. The sunlight reflects on raindrops and turns the mundane into something mystical, casting a golden glow over the city’s architecture. The cityscape of […]

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Homemade Noodles, Truffle Dreams, and More at Longobardis

1 Comment / January 29, 2025 / Beef, Dessert, Frankfurt, Italian Food, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Roasted/Grilled, Steak, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

When it comes to Italian restaurants, Germany is a bountiful haven, thanks to the waves of Italian immigrants who brought their culinary heritage here in earlier days. Many of these restaurants are so authentic that they’ve earned immense praise from many Italians themselves! Today, we want to introduce you to one such place— a place

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Burg Eltz, Reichsburg, and More: A Fairytale Road Trip to Cochem and German Food Delights

Leave a Comment / January 15, 2025 / Cochem, Deep-Fry, German Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Stewed/Braised

This time for a leisurely road trip, we took drive to Cochem, a beautiful town along the Moselle River, just a couple of hours away from Frankfurt. If you take the highway, the journey is faster, about 2 hours. But if you have time and a heart for scenic beauty, the B9 route along the

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Petit Mediterrane: Where Moroccan Grills Meet Spanish Inspiration

1 Comment / January 8, 2025 / Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Moroccan Food, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spanish Food, Vegetables

Today we’d like to introduce you to a cozy spot we’ve visited countless times. This isn’t the kind of place you go for extravagant surprises, but rather a dependable spot where you can expect friendly faces and soothing comfort food. Every time we walk by, the aroma of freshly cooked seafood and fish drifts through

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Beyond the Ordinary: Exceptional Korean Dishes at Mr. Lee in Frankfurt

24 Comments / December 28, 2024 / Beef, Chicken, Frankfurt, Hotpot, Korean Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

It’s been such a delight to stumble upon this Korean restaurant – Mr. Lee – a discovery that makes me wish I had found it sooner. Hidden behind an unassuming exterior, this spot has been serving some of the most iconic Korean dishes for years. Many of these dishes, which I’ve been longing to try,

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Lisbon Part 6: From Jerónimos to Belém Tower – A Journey of History and Portuguese Flavors

1 Comment / December 18, 2024 / Barbecue, Dessert, Fish, Lisbon, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Portuguese Food, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

Today marks the final chapter of our Lisbon journey. So we started the morning with our habitual Portuguese breakfast—eggs paired with crispy bacon or ham, simple, pleasant and satisfying. The sky was a vivid blue, a perfect backdrop for the day’s plan to explore Belém. This area is home to three iconic landmarks: Mosteiro dos

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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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Bombay Palace: A 20-Year Legacy of Indian Cuisine Excellence in Frankfurt

1 Comment / December 7, 2024 / Barbecue, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Frankfurt, Indian Food, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables

Just steps away from the vibrant nightlife of Frankfurt’s Alt-Sachsenhausen district, the Indian restaurant Bombay Palace offers a warm dining atmosphere that blends rustic charm with intricate elegance. The restaurant’s décor focuses on carved wooden structures, with ornate elephant carvings and statues of deities that build a touch of spirituality to this place. The approachable,

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Yuan 缘来: Bringing the Heart of Northeastern China Straight to Frankfurt

Leave a Comment / November 30, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Nestled in a quieter corner of Frankfurt, Yuan 缘来Restaurant is a charming escape into the Northern Chinese countryside. This hidden spot teems with a northeastern farmhouse vibe, also known as Dongbei Nongjia Yuan. This concept of Northeastern Farmhouse is deeply rooted in the rural culture of northern China, where hearty, rustic flavors and large shared

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Sonamu: A Taste of Classic Korean Flavors and Culinary Heritage

Leave a Comment / November 16, 2024 / Beef, Chicken, Duck, Frankfurt, Korean Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Today, we’re introducing a restaurant that will surely resonate with many Korean food lovers. Located in the bustling Berger Street, this restaurant, Sonamu — meaning “pine tree” in Korean — instantly draws you in with its natural charm. Just like its name, the restaurant’s design is deeply inspired by wood — from the rustic exterior

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Author name: 玖伊岚 - Jiu Yi Lan