A collection of posts featuring Noodle dishes.
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 […]
Mala Bowl: Frankfurt’s New Malatang Obsession Read More »
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,
Shangri-La Day 1 – Arrival & Ancient Town: Exploring Dukezong, Where Prayers Become Gold Read More »
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
Kyo: Unlocking Its Secret Menu and Flavor Bombs Straight from Vietnam’s Backstreets Read More »
If you’re also a big fan of the fruits of the sea, like us – enjoying the sweet succulence of scallops, the firm, flaky flesh of fresh fish, or the umami punch of a prawn – Hai Seafood Izakaya is your kind of paradise. Walking in, we instantly felt our stomachs rumble in happy anticipation,
An Ocean’s Bounty: Diving into Hai Seafood Izakaya’s Seaside Haven Read More »
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
Dough Nation: How Silk Bowls is Pulling Frankfurt’s Noodle Scene Forward Read More »
Hidden on a quiet residential alley in Munich lies a tiny Japanese spot you can easily miss if you aren’t looking. With just a few square meters of space, this intimate spot only accommodates a handful of diners at a time. The menu isn’t long, but the food is of extraordinary quality. Our visit was
Japan Haus: Hidden Wagyu Heaven in Munich Read More »
Missing the way the strands slurp, and the broth clings? Here we are again – on the hunt for a great bowl of noodles. Our search led us to MIAN & CO, a relatively new spot that serves up Northern China’s most satisfying hand-pulled noodles. The interior of MIAN & CO is serenely simple
Saucy, Stretchy, Sensational: Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles at MIAN & CO (面客) in Munich Read More »
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,
China’s Iconic Noodle Bowls at Das Nudel Ding: Noodle Nostalgia in a Rainy Frankfurt Read More »
Back in Munich again—and this time, we discovered 89Anju, a trendy, authentic Korean eatery that instantly transports you to the bustling streets of Seoul. The vibe inside is electric, with exposed brick walls, sleek wooden accents, and pops of neon lights that give the space a cool, urban edge – like a stylish Seoul street
Volcano Chicken & Healing Broths: Inside 89Anju, Munich’s Korean Gem Read More »
Summer in Germany is back with all its charming unpredictability—one moment sunshine, the next a light rain shower. But despite the changing skies, the air is crisp, fresh, and full of that green, grassy scent typical of a European summer. For such a gentle summer day, I can’t think of a better match than Vietnamese
Pho-nomenal & Beyond: Viet Pho Cuisine Brings Heat, Crunch & Comfort Read More »
