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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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Madrid Part 1: Food, Transit, Hotels & a 3-Day Itinerary Beginning at Mercado de San Miguel

28 Comments / July 16, 2025 / Barbecue, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Madrid, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spanish Food, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sushi, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Long before Madrid became the dazzling capital we know today—buzzing with tapas bars, royal palaces, and sunset-lit rooftops—it was called Magerit, or “land of abundant water,” by the Moors. This poetic name hints at its origins: in 865 AD, Emir Muhammad I ordered a fortress to be built along the banks of the Manzanares River

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Revisiting Shanghai: Exploring Yuyuan Garden and Local Food Highlights

5 Comments / January 22, 2025 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Fish, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Shanghai, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

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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Dim Sum House: Timeless Flavors of Hong Kong Come Alive in Frankfurt

4 Comments / December 14, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Fish, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

There’s something magical about dim sum— it’s comfort, flavor, and nostalgia served in steaming baskets. This little restaurant Dim Sum House offers the exact flavors that remind us of the bustling old streets of Hong Kong, where narrow alleyways lead to hidden popular stands filled with the aroma of freshly steamed dim sum and bubbling

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Indulge in an authentic Chinese feast: Gourmet City’s Buffet Delights in Frankfurt

5 Comments / April 10, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Buffet, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Fish, Frankfurt, Hotpot, Lamb, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Vegetables

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

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