A collection of authentic restaurants – with a focus on Asian cuisine.
When there’s a rumble in the stomach, the best thing to silence it is hand-pulled noodles so thick, wide, and heavy that they slap against the bowl as you lift them. At Wen Cheng, that feeling is exactly the point. Wen Cheng is a popular noodle chain expanding across several German cities, each one drawing long queues […]
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We’ve always wanted to find a real, authentic Mexican spot in Frankfurt: not the heavy, melted-cheesy Tex-Mex style, but the real-deal Mexican street food: the juicy, charred meat, fresh cilantro, homemade salsas, and a kitchen run by Mexican cooks. Well, we found it. It’s called Sonora. Restaurant Profile 🏷️ Name of the Restaurant: Sonora Taqueria (incl.
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Qin Cheng is a Chinese noodle house that is said to match the Max’s-Beef-Noodle-level legendary. Just like at Max’s, you can keep adding noodles and broth here to your heart’s content – and for free. The generous portions suggest honest, unbeatable value. Restaurant Profile 🏷️ Name of the Restaurant: Qin Cheng (incl. menu)📍 Adress: Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 7, 80331
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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,
LeDu (樂多食飲): A Colorful Bite of China in Munich Center Read More »
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
89 Dining Room (三餐四季): Frankfurt’s New Chinese Spot with a Must-Ask Hidden Menu Read More »
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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Located close to Munich Central Station, there’s a place where the air hums with fragrant chili oil and fluent Mandarin—and not just from the Chinese diners. That’s Sichuan Küche Nudelbar (川味王小面馆), a pocket of uncompromising authenticity. The first clue we found this place special is the sight of Europeans confidently ordering in Chinese, showing just how
Sichuan Küche Nudelbar (川味王小面馆): Authentic Sichuan Noodle Shop in the Heart of Munich Read More »
Located close to the bustling Frankfurt MyZeil is the “new-old” name causing delicious, German-winter-long queues. Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋 might be the new sign above the door, but inside you may recognize the nostalgic flavors. Yes – it’s run by the very same owner and chef from Feinschmecker 好味道. For my Shanghai-born-and-raised friend, one slurp of soup here
Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋: A Taste of Authentic Shanghai Flavor in Frankfurt Read More »
Some places become such a familiar part of your food routine that you almost forget to share them. You have them so often, until they become the silent backdrop to your life. Berger Kebap is one of those places for us. A German colleague once told me: “If you’re a foodie, Germany may open up
Beyond the Quick Bite: Real Döner, Real Flavor at Berger Kebap in Frankfurt Read More »
When some of my friends first got to Frankfurt, beyond the skyscrapers and the Römer, their settling-in agenda often included a common, delicious priority: the urgent hunt for an authentic spot of malatang. For anyone not familiar with malatang, imagine the communal, customizable Chinese hot pot, but without the pressure of timing your own cooking
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