A collection of posts featuring Spicy food.
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 […]
Kashgar Uyghur Restaurant: A Winter’s Feast Near Munich’s Central Station Read More »
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.
The Ganden Sumtseling Monastery (also known as Songzanlin Monastery🎬) in Shangri-La is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in all of Yunnan. Built directly into the mountainside, its structures rise in cascading, layered tiers, creating a fortress-like silhouette that exudes both mystery and solemnity – earning it the title of the “Little Potala Palace.”📍 Location: No. 3 Niwang Road, Jiantang
Shangri-La Day 2: The Golden Majesty of Ganden Sumtseling Monastery Read More »
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 »
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
Asia Haus Chuan (川味坊): A Rollercoaster of Sichuan Flavors in Frankfurt 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 »
We’ve just discovered a new go-to spot for authentic Chinese cuisines that we can’t wait to share with you. Open for only a few months, it has become a new obsession for many locals, turning from first-time diners into regulars with only a few visits. This sleek yet welcoming spot offers spacious seating— for couples, small
Big Flavors, Humble Prices: Sichuan & Cantonese Classics at YICHI Asian Restaurant Read More »
Today, we’d like to introduce you to a restaurant that many of you might already know: XiaoLongKan, a well-known hot pot chain originating from Sichuan, China. The restaurant’s classic Chinese wooden furniture is beautifully crafted from dark, polished wood. On the walls, you’ll find traditional Chinese paintings of natural landscapes and historical figures astride horses.
XiaoLongKan: Bringing Sichuan’s Iconic Hot Pot to Frankfurt Read More »
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
Tibet Dawa Momo: A Taste of Tibetan Warmth and Flavor in Frankfurt Read More »
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
Modu Three Brothers (魔都三兄弟): The New Heartbeat of Frankfurt’s Chinese Cuisine Read More »
