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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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Mala Bowl: Frankfurt’s New Malatang Obsession

22 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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Dough Nation: How Silk Bowls is Pulling Frankfurt’s Noodle Scene Forward

13 Comments / September 20, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu

Lately, Frankfurt’s culinary landscape is buzzing with rise of authentic, hand-pulled noodle shops, where you can watch, as dough is twisted, stretched, and slapped into springy strands destined for a warming, profound beef broth. The broth starts with quality beef and bones, blanched to purity, then committed to a long, slow simmering in a giant

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Asia Haus Chuan (川味坊): A Rollercoaster of Sichuan Flavors in Frankfurt

31 Comments / September 6, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Fish, Frankfurt, Frog Legs, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Time to feel the sizzle again. You know the feeling – the tantalizing numbing-heat, the kick of chilies, the deep, savory umami. That, my fellow spice seekers, is the pulse-quickening world of Sichuan cuisine. Frankfurt’s culinary scene just got a new joiner – Asia Haus Chuan (川味坊) – a new gem that’s causing quite a

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China’s Iconic Noodle Bowls at Das Nudel Ding: Noodle Nostalgia in a Rainy Frankfurt

16 Comments / August 9, 2025 / Beef, Burger, Chinese Food, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Lately, Frankfurt has been caught in a loop of drizzling grey skies that blurs seasons, leaving me feeling untethered—as if summer has forgotten its true self. In times like these, a hearty bowl of noodles feels like a perfect intervention to bring a little warmth back to the day. In Frankfurt’s booming Chinese food scene,

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Century China Restaurant 好百年中餐厅: A New Hidden Spot for Authentic Cantonese Flavors

2 Comments / March 8, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dim Sum, Duck, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Snails, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Today we’d like to take you to a newly opened Chinese restaurant that evokes warmth and nostalgia of Hong Kong. Specializing in Cantonese/Hong Kong-style cuisine, the dining space is bright and spacious, with charming décor that pays tribute to old Hong Kong – vintage vinyl records and classic movie posters and photographs. For many, these

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Tibet Dawa Momo: A Taste of Tibetan Warmth and Flavor in Frankfurt

2 Comments / February 1, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Tofu, Vegetables

Nestled in a quiet corner of Berger Street, this newly opened Tibetan restaurant is a real hidden gem. It’s run by a warm and welcoming Tibetan couple who have called Germany home for over a decade. They often chat to each other in their native Tibetan language, which somehow adds an intimate and heartwarming touch

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From Rare Dishes to Classic Chinese Flavors: Ming Garden (名居) is Perfect for Solo Meals or Group Feasts

1 Comment / January 18, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Duck, Fish, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

(A LITTLE UPDATE: THIS PLACE HAS BEEN REBORN, WITH THE SAME OWNER NOW SERVING UP DELICIOUS MALATANG.) Today, we’d like to introduce you to Ming Garden (名居), a Chinese restaurant that’s quickly built a loyal customer base in Frankfurt, despite being relatively new. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the Dom Römer subway station,

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Modu Three Brothers (魔都三兄弟): The New Heartbeat of Frankfurt’s Chinese Cuisine

Leave a Comment / January 4, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Duck, Frankfurt, Lamb, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Modu Three Brothers, a newly opened Chinese restaurant in Frankfurt that has already become the talk of the town among the local Chinese community. Despite its recent debut, the restaurant’s dishes have made a stunning impression, offering authentic dishes some of which are really one-of-a-kind and rarely found

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Yuan 缘来: Bringing the Heart of Northeastern China Straight to Frankfurt

Leave a Comment / November 30, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Nestled in a quieter corner of Frankfurt, Yuan 缘来Restaurant is a charming escape into the Northern Chinese countryside. This hidden spot teems with a northeastern farmhouse vibe, also known as Dongbei Nongjia Yuan. This concept of Northeastern Farmhouse is deeply rooted in the rural culture of northern China, where hearty, rustic flavors and large shared

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