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Fiery, spicy, authentic: Xiang Restaurant Brings Hunan Cuisine to Munich

Leave a Comment / October 2, 2024 / Chinese Food, Duck, Fish, Munich, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables

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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Huangshan Day 3: Enchanting Emerald Valley & Nutritious Mountain Cuisine

July 11, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Fish, Huangshan, Mild and Soothing, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

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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Huangshan Day 1: Majestic Peaks & Authentic Mountain Cuisine

Leave a Comment / May 22, 2024 / Chinese Food, Fish, Huangshan, Pork, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

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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Enchanting Shanghai: Rediscovering the City and it’s Culinary Secrets After 5 Years Abroad

Leave a Comment / February 3, 2024 / Beef, Chinese Food, Fish, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shanghai, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables

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

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Discover the Diversity of Hunan Cuisine: a Culinary Adventure at the Chinese Restaurant Xiang

Leave a Comment / January 24, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Dessert, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Offal, Pork, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté

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

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Spice Up Your Dining Experience: The Culinary Wonders of a Sichuanese Chef-Led Restaurant

Leave a Comment / November 25, 2023 / Beef, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frog Legs, Munich, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu

Today we take a look at one of the most authentic destinations for the renowned Sichuan-style Chinese cuisine in Munich. This gem is located right next to the Königsplatz underground station and just a ten minute walk from Munich Central Station. Restaurant Profile At Seen or 森 (the restaurant’s name comes from the Chinese word

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