A collection of posts featuring Stewed/Braised dishes.
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 […]
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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.
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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
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Right across from the Noodles Bar in Konstablerwache, a new Chinese restaurant, 89 Dining Room, has just opened. Step into a space of classic, minimalist decor and warm greetings from its friendly staff. At first, you’ll see the menu on the walls, which speaks of milder dishes with simpler seasoning. They’re more tailored to European
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Noppakao is located a little bit away from Munich center. The name “Noppakao” reminds me of Thai words: “Na”, meaning rice field and “Pao/Khao”, meaning rice — together, it gives the image of simple, honest food rooted in everyday Thai life – a nod to the honest cooking you’ll find here. On warmer days, their
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Located close to Munich Central Station, there’s a place where the air hums with fragrant chili oil and fluent Mandarin—and not just from the Chinese diners. That’s Sichuan Küche Nudelbar (川味王小面馆), a pocket of uncompromising authenticity. The first clue we found this place special is the sight of Europeans confidently ordering in Chinese, showing just how
Sichuan Küche Nudelbar (川味王小面馆): Authentic Sichuan Noodle Shop in the Heart of Munich Read More »
Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in
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Located close to the bustling Frankfurt MyZeil is the “new-old” name causing delicious, German-winter-long queues. Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋 might be the new sign above the door, but inside you may recognize the nostalgic flavors. Yes – it’s run by the very same owner and chef from Feinschmecker 好味道. For my Shanghai-born-and-raised friend, one slurp of soup here
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On the fourth day of our Shangri-La trip, we set out on a ride we’d been eagerly awaiting: circling the breathtaking Napahai Lake. Napahai: The Mountain’s Mirror Napahai is a seasonal alpine lake and a protected nature reserve in Yunnan. Just a stone’s throw from the Dukezong Ancient Town, Napa Lake is stunning even on
After exploring the spiritual heart of Shangri-La in Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, it was time to answer the call of the wild. Our third day was dedicated to the legendary Pudacuo National Park. Located in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is the first national park in mainland China and a crucial part of the “Three Parallel Rivers”
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