A collection of authentic restaurants – with a focus on Asian cuisine.
During a trip to Munich, a colleague and I decided to have dinner after work at Song’s Kitchen in Munich’s Marxvorstadt district. The restaurant specialises in Taiwanese cuisine and dumplings. As I had rarely been exposed to Taiwanese cuisine before, this was a good opportunity for me to broaden my culinary horizons. Taiwanese cuisine is […]
Dumpling Delights & Taiwanese Culinary Treasures in Munich Read More »
Gathering to bid farewell to a friend who was leaving for a 3-week trip, we found ourselves at Iwase, a cozy Japanese restaurant. Some may hesitate to eat Japanese food in the winter, because of its well-known cold dishes like sushi and sashimi. But such reservations seem to have vanished at Iwase. Despite the freezing
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Amid Frankfurt’s culinary diversity, one restaurant stands out: Tibet Bistro. We discovered this little gem a few years ago and have been coming back to it ever since. Tibet Bistro is a small but charming eatery specializing in authentic Tibetan cuisine. While you won’t find an extensive menu here, each dish is homemade and prepared
As winter begins to relent in Frankfurt, with temperatures often surpassing 10 degrees and sunlight peeking through the gray clouds, the once chilly air along the Main River now carries a hint of warmth, teasing a shift in the winter ambiance and our appetites. Wanting to indulge in flavors usually reserved for warmer seasons, our
Memories on a Plate: Savoring Malaysian, Singaporean and Chinese Cuisine in Frankfurt Read More »
(UNFORTUNATELY THIS PLACE IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED) In one of our recent posts, we already talked about a street food restaurant in Frankfurt. Today, we’ll take a look at Taste of India, which embodies the qualities that make great street food: freshly prepared homemade dishes, a convivial atmosphere, and unbeatable prices. Restaurant Profile While the menu
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As foodies always on the lookout for new dining experiences, we were recently intrigued by the idea of Vietnamese hotpot. Acting on a friend’s recommendation, we ventured to a restaurant called Sen, popular among locals for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Vietnamese cuisine is known for its light and delicate flavors, a characteristic that seems fitting
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It’s often said that the best local food is to be found at street vendors, not in some fancy restaurants. This couldn’t be truer than when we discovered the small little eatery/restaurant behind the central station in Frankfurt, called “True Tasty”. It’s not technically “street food”, but it captures the authentic taste and style of
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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
“No rice, no life!” – a popular saying in Japan that shows its deep-rooted sentiment for rice in its culinary culture. Sushi is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But Donburi (also known as “Don”), where rice plays a crucial role, is no less a beloved dish and placed at the heart of
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