Mild and Soothing

A collection of posts featuring Mild and Soothing dishes.

Nanmei Eintopf Restaurant Frankfurt · 喃妹砂锅: From Fiery Sichuan to Soothing Clay Pots

On the east end of Frankfurt’s Zeil is a new Chinese restaurant Nanmei Eintopf · 喃妹砂锅, specializing in steaming, warm Chinese砂锅 (shāguō) clay pot cuisine. It has just opened, and it has already become the neighborhood’s new favorite. The location is prime—very close to the shopping district. While finding a parking spot on the street can […]

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Kashgar Uyghur Restaurant: A Winter’s Feast Near Munich’s Central Station

Winter’s food should not just fill you, but also fortify you. And for that, we bring you the robust, warming flavors of Xinjiang cuisine. Born from a land of vast extremes – harsh winters, dry air, and dramatic temperature swings – Uyghur food is built for resilience. With spices that tingle with warmth, slow-cooked meat, and doughs

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FAN Restaurant (范儿) – Nuanced Flavors, Stylish Take: A New Benchmark for Chinese Food in Munich

Anticipation buzzes when a notoriously hard-to-please friend leans in and says, “You have to try this place. It’s one of the best.” That was us, hearts pounding and stomachs ready, heading into Fan Restaurant (范儿) in Munich. This spot isn’t the realm of uniform, heavy sauces and one-note Sichuan fire you so often encounter in Chinese restaurants across Germany.

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

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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Revisiting Shanghai: Exploring Yuyuan Garden and Local Food Highlights

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

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

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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Loulan Restaurant: Experience Traditional Xinjiang Uyghur Flavors in Frankfurt

Xinjiang’s cuisine, known for its fresh and delectable dishes, has many locals salivating at just the mere mention of its name. Take, for example, the famous Dapanji, or “大盘鸡,” which we shared earlier. In this extraordinary region, dramatic temperature swings between day and night and the abundant daylight create the perfect conditions for producing top-quality

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Huangshan Day 3: Enchanting Emerald Valley & Nutritious Mountain Cuisine

In our latest update from our journey through the stunning mountainous region of Huangshan in China’s Anhui Province, we’re delighted to introduce you to the enchanting Emerald Valley before we dive into the culinary highlight of our (food) trip. The Emerald Valley Scenic Area (翡翠谷风景区) in Huangshan is a picturesque nature reserve located in the

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From Myth to Flavor: Unleashing the Enchantment of Uyghur Cuisine

(UNFORTUNATELY, THIS PLACE IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED. GOOD THING FRANKFURT’S GOT ANOTHER GREAT UYGHUR SPOT—LOULAN.) In my impression, Xinjiang has always been a place of distant mystique. Its rich cultural heritage, diverse population, and stunning landscapes have captivated the imagination of many. Often seen on television, dressed in the traditional costumes of their respective ethnic groups,

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