In the fall of 2024, we found ourselves back in Shanghai and are excited to introduce you to one of the city’s most cherished attractions – the Yuyuan Garden. Of course, we’ve also brought along plenty of food highlights from China to share with you today! We start the day at a hotel in Shanghai’s […]
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We continue our culinary journey through Munich. Today we’re visiting the Xiang Restaurant, which is just a stone’s throw away from the Theresienwiese. The restaurant’s motto is: “The beauty of food is that it makes a little flower of happiness bloom in our hearts” (in Chinese: 美食的魅力就在于让人的心中开出一朵幸福的小花). This quote comes from a popular Chinese documentary
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Ready for a culinary adventure at one of Munich’s hottest restaurants? At Mamma Bao, you can indulge in authentic Chinese cuisine, from delicious Biang Biang Noodles to the restaurant’s signature Bao, after which the restaurant is named, and many other culinary highlights right here in Munich! Curious about Biang Biang Noodles and Bao? Don’t worry,
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In our latest update from our journey through the stunning mountainous region of Huangshan in China’s Anhui Province, we’re delighted to introduce you to the enchanting Emerald Valley before we dive into the culinary highlight of our (food) trip. The Emerald Valley Scenic Area (翡翠谷风景区) in Huangshan is a picturesque nature reserve located in the
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It’s off to China again – this time to the picturesque mountainous region of Huangshan. Just a few hours by train from the bustling metropolises of Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing or Beijing, it’s the perfect place for a weekend getaway. If you’re heading to one of these cities and are looking for inspiration, a trip to
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Many Chinese restaurants in Germany adapt their menus to local tastes and preferences. This often means oversized portions of meat, very few exotic spices, a lack of clear culinary direction (mixing different Asian cuisines), and, above all, an abundant use of MSG. This trend is particularly evident in a classic Chinese-Asian restaurant concept in Germany
Indulge in an authentic Chinese feast: Gourmet City’s Buffet Delights in Frankfurt Read More »
In a previous blog post, we explored Shanghai together. I introduced you to the world-famous waterfront promenade, The Bund, the bustling Nanjing East Road, and a typical Yunnan restaurant. Today, we will explore another fascinating attraction in the heart of the city. Furthermore, I would like to introduce you to the ‘Silk Metropolis’ Shanghai. Lastly,
Sacred Serenity Meets Savory Sensation: Jing’an Temple and Chaoshan Hotpot Read More »
Shanghai – the city where I had the pleasure to spend wonderful years – still fascinates me after many years. A leisurely stroll along the picturesque tree-lined avenues in the French Concession, the hustle and bustle in the subways, and the impressive atmosphere in Pudong are still vivid in my memory. Now, after 5 years
We have written a lot about Sichuan cuisine in previous blog posts (e.g. Sichuan Grilled Fish or Seen in Munich), but now we would like to introduce you to a restaurant in Frankfurt that, along with some Sichuan influences, mainly serves dishes from the central Chinese province of Hunan. China Restaurant Xiang is located just
During my semester abroad in Beijing, I had the opportunity to try Uyghur cuisine for the first time and was immediately impressed. The handmade noodles were rich, the spices were hot, the vegetables were colorful and crunchy, and the meat was tender. I was even more delighted to discover that there is excellent Uyghur cuisine
