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

14 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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Japan Haus: Hidden Wagyu Heaven in Munich

31 Comments / September 13, 2025 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

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

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Saucy, Stretchy, Sensational: Chinese Hand-Pulled Noodles at MIAN & CO (面客) in Munich

19 Comments / August 30, 2025 / Beef, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

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

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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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Chengdu Part 5: Du Fu’s Cottage, Urban Glamour & Nine-Grid Hotpot

49 Comments / July 2, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chicken, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Fish, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

If you’re visiting Chengdu, the Du Fu Thatched Cottage is definitely worth a visit! Step back over a thousand years and into the world of Du Fu, China’s revered ‘Poet Sage’🌿 DU FU THATCHED COTTAGE Officially known as the Chengdu Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum, this was the former home of the great Tang Dynasty poet during his

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Chengdu Part 4: Face to Face with the Giant Buddha of Leshan & Local Eats

14 Comments / June 4, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chicken, Chinese Food, Duck, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

World’s Largest Stone Buddha High above the roaring confluence of three mighty rivers—Min River (岷江 Min Jiang), Qingyi River (青衣江 Qingyi Jiang), and Dadu River (大渡河 Dadu He)—sits the planet’s largest stone-carved seated Buddha🎬. Officially named Jiazhou Lingyun Temple Giant Maitreya Stone Statue (嘉州凌云寺大弥勒石像), and also known as Lingyun Giant Buddha (凌云大佛) or Maitreya Statue (弥勒大像),

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Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai: 50 Years of Japanese Ramen Mastery (Now in Europe!)

9 Comments / May 31, 2025 / Chicken, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Frankfurt, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Spicy, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Today we’d like to talk about Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai, a newly opened Japanese ramen eatery. With over 50 years of history in Japan and 67 locations across its homeland, Ban Nai has finally brought its iconic flavors to Europe, opening its first outpost in Frankfurt in 2025. Restaurant Profile 🏷️ Name of the Restaurant: Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

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Simmer, Dip, Savor: Japanese Hot Pot & More at Mitani Restaurant

10 Comments / May 10, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Hotpot, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Munich is full of secrete foodie havens, and on this trip, we discovered Mitani, a cozy, intimate Japanese restaurant. Despite its modest size, Mitani is incredibly popular, and reservations are a must. Phone reservations are only accepted between 5 and 6 PM, and if you miss that window, you’ll need to visit in person—usually at

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Chengdu Part 1: Pandas, Food, Nightlife & Your Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary with Travel Tips

6 Comments / April 2, 2025 / Beef, Chengdu, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dumplings, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Rabbit, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

If you’ve been following our posts, you’ve probably noticed our deep passion for Chinese cuisine. And if there’s one region that keeps popping up, it’s Sichuan. Home to one of China’s most famous culinary traditions—one of the country’s eight great cuisines—Sichuan is renowned for its bold, fiery flavors, its generous use of chili peppers and

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Pho 97: Mastering Pho and More – Vietnamese Comfort Awaits

Leave a Comment / March 15, 2025 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables, Vietnamese Food

Today, we’ll take you to Pho 97, a newly opened Vietnamese restaurant that exudes charm of the winding alleys of Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s best-preserved ancient towns, famous for its lantern-lit nights – especially during the monthly Hoi An Lantern Festival. Step inside and you’ll find the ceiling adorned with traditional Vietnamese lanterns, each

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