A collection of posts featuring Stewed/Braised dishes.
When people say they are visiting “Lijiang Ancient Town”, they are almost always referring to Dayan Ancient Town, the historical heart of Lijiang. Built during the late Song and early Yuan Dynasties over 800 years ago, this town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1997. It is also one of only […]
Located on a bustling corner, a newer Chinese spot named Koufu (口福) is quietly gaining popularity. 口福 (Kǒufú) in Chinese translates to “mouth fortune” – the lucky fate of getting to eat something extraordinarily tasty – a fitting name for a restaurant honors the Chinese belief that good food is one of life’s greatest blessings. With lively
Koufu (口福) – A Mouthful of Blessings at a Chinese Home-Style Kitchen in Frankfurt Read More »
As summer settles in, what instantly comes to mind — warm evenings, lively terraces, chilled drinks, and a pan of sizzling Spanish paella placed right in the middle of the table. When we crave the flavors of Spain in Frankfurt, we often go to Espanita, a charming spot located on a sloping street in Sachsenhausen. With
Espanita: Classic Spanish Tapas and One of Frankfurt’s Best Paellas Read More »
When there’s a rumble in the stomach, the best thing to silence it is hand-pulled noodles so thick, wide, and heavy that they slap against the bowl as you lift them. At Wen Cheng, that feeling is exactly the point. Wen Cheng is a popular noodle chain expanding across several German cities, each one drawing long queues
Wen Cheng – Frankfurt’s Crowd Favorite for Giant Hand-Pulled Noodles Read More »
We’ve always wanted to find a real, authentic Mexican spot in Frankfurt: not the heavy, melted-cheesy Tex-Mex style, but the real-deal Mexican street food: the juicy, charred meat, fresh cilantro, homemade salsas, and a kitchen run by Mexican cooks. Well, we found it. It’s called Sonora. Restaurant Profile 🏷️ Name of the Restaurant: Sonora Taqueria (incl.
The Real-Deal Mexican Street Food at Sonora in Frankfurt Read More »
Qin Cheng is a Chinese noodle house that is said to match the Max’s-Beef-Noodle-level legendary. Just like at Max’s, you can keep adding noodles and broth here to your heart’s content – and for free. The generous portions suggest honest, unbeatable value. Restaurant Profile 🏷️ Name of the Restaurant: Qin Cheng (incl. menu)📍 Adress: Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 7, 80331
Qin Cheng: A Hearty, Generous Noodle Joint in Munich Centre Read More »
🌷 Arriving at the Edge of the World If there are places that look like earth dreaming, the Côte de Granit Rose, also known as the Pink Granite Coast, is definitely one of them. In the Côtes-d’Armor department, along the wild northwestern edge of Brittany, lies a stretch of French coastline where the Atlantic collides with
Brittany Part 6: The Pink Granite Coast – Where Earth Blushes 🌅 Read More »
Saravanaa Bhavan is a popular chain stretching from Asia to the Middle East. Step inside, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by Indian families. Instead of clink of spoons and forks, you’ll notice the quiet, satisfied focus of people eating with their right hands, the way the food is intended in India. It’s a beautiful, sensory
A Dosa Dream and a Trip to South India at Saravanaa in Frankfurt Read More »
Carnac’s megaliths are one of Brittany‘s most mysterious treasures. Every year, travelers from around the world come to wander between the megaliths, and everyone feels it. That sensation of floating through a time tunnel. The world feels impossibly vast and we humbly small. Let the Numbers Sink In 🤯 In the salty Atlantic wind of
Brittany Part 5: Carnac UNESCO Megaliths — Walking Among 7,000 Years of Mystery Read More »
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
Nanmei Eintopf Restaurant Frankfurt · 喃妹砂锅: From Fiery Sichuan to Soothing Clay Pots Read More »
