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Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋: A Taste of Authentic Shanghai Flavor in Frankfurt

9 Comments / December 13, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

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 […]

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Shangri-La Day 4: From a Heavenly Ride Around Napahai Lake to a Tibetan Celebration by Firelight

10 Comments / November 19, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Shangri-La, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

On the fourth day of our Shangri-La trip, we set out on a ride we’d been eagerly awaiting: circling the breathtaking Napahai Lake. Napahai: The Mountain’s Mirror Napahai is a seasonal alpine lake and a protected nature reserve in Yunnan. Just a stone’s throw from the Dukezong Ancient Town, Napa Lake is stunning even on

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Beyond the Quick Bite: Real Döner, Real Flavor at Berger Kebap in Frankfurt

8 Comments / November 15, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Frankfurt, Lamb, Middle Eastern Food, Mild and Soothing, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Spicy, Turkish Food, Vegetables

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

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Shangri-La Day 3: A Journey to Paradise at Pudacuo National Park

13 Comments / November 5, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

After exploring the spiritual heart of Shangri-La in Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, it was time to answer the call of the wild. Our third day was dedicated to the legendary Pudacuo National Park. Located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is the first national park in mainland China and a crucial part of the “Three Parallel Rivers”

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Toh Thong: Frankfurt’s Go-To for Modern Thai Cuisine

12 Comments / November 1, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Thai Food, Tofu, Vegetables

Today we’ll bring you a taste of Thailand. It’s not exactly a new or secret spot, but rather a familiar gem you may already know – the chic Toh Thong. Located right beside Soi 22, Toh Thong has long earned the love of the city and you can tell by the buzz of happy diners

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Chopan: Afghan Spice-Coloured Feast Warming Munich’s Autumn

9 Comments / October 25, 2025 / Afghan Food, Beef, Lamb, Middle Eastern Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Rice Bowl/Dish, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Autumn is settling over Germany, and the sky has swapped its summer linens for a thick, grey duvet, leaving the sun in hiding. In this drizzle-dampened, rain-washed season, two cravings come calling: heart-warming comfort and a burst of vibrant colour. We found both in the rich, aromatic world of an Afghan kitchen. Forgotten by the

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Mala Bowl: Frankfurt’s New Malatang Obsession

25 Comments / October 18, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Frankfurt, Hotpot, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

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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Brutzeln & Blubbern (小魚砂鍋): Discovering Munich’s Coziest Chinese Clay Pot Restaurant

22 Comments / October 11, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Rice Bowl/Dish, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

There’s a shift in the light, a bite in the Bavarian air that murmurs of changing seasons. And when that chill begins to settle, nothing warms better than a clay pot dish (shāguō 砂锅) – an ancient, humble culinary alchemy that makes the toughest meat cuts soft and every broth drop deeply infused. The porous clay

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Shangri-La Day 1 – Arrival & Ancient Town: Exploring Dukezong, Where Prayers Become Gold

17 Comments / October 8, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Vegetables

We arrived in the morning. The moment we stepped off the plane in Shangri-La—at 3,300 meters above sea level—the air felt thinner and crisper. The number is one thing; the slight dizziness in our heads is another. So, our first order of business was to settle in, take it easy. We checked into our hotel,

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Kyo: Unlocking Its Secret Menu and Flavor Bombs Straight from Vietnam’s Backstreets

13 Comments / October 4, 2025 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables, Vietnamese Food

Today’s recommendation is the kind that told by a friend with a knowing glint in her eyes, followed by, “This is the real deal. You just have to trust me.” And that’s how we found Kyo, an unassuming spot that has nothing to do with sleek, modern Vietnamese fusion. Instead, it has more of a

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