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Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋: A Taste of Authentic Shanghai Flavor in Frankfurt

9 Comments / December 13, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

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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Rangoon Sushi & Burmese Cuisine: Frankfurt’s First-Ever Burmese Gem

7 Comments / November 29, 2025 / Burmese Food, Chicken, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Rangoon is so genuinely wonderful that discovering it makes us want to shout it from the rooftops! Hidden on a quiet street in a residential area, this new Burmese restaurant is achingly authentic. Every dish is crafted with a rustic, heartfelt care. The prices are a breath of fresh air too, especially in Frankfurt’s inflation

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Shangri-La Day 4: From a Heavenly Ride Around Napahai Lake to a Tibetan Celebration by Firelight

9 Comments / November 19, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Shangri-La, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

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

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Shangri-La Day 3: A Journey to Paradise at Pudacuo National Park

12 Comments / November 5, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Hotpot, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Tibetan Food, Vegetables

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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Brutzeln & Blubbern (小魚砂鍋): Discovering Munich’s Coziest Chinese Clay Pot Restaurant

19 Comments / October 11, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Rice Bowl/Dish, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

There’s a shift in the light, a bite in the Bavarian air that murmurs of changing seasons. And when that chill begins to settle, nothing warms better than a clay pot dish (shāguō 砂锅) – an ancient, humble culinary alchemy that makes the toughest meat cuts soft and every broth drop deeply infused. The porous clay

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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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Slurp Nudelbar: The Customizable Noodle Haven in Munich

31 Comments / July 19, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Duck, Mild and Soothing, Munich, Noodles, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Today we’ll introduce you to a popular Chinese restaurant with not only one, but three locations across Munich – Slurp Nudelbar (面次郎). We’ll be spotlighting the one near the central train station. What’s special about them is their authentic Chinese hand-pulled noodles and broth recipe, combined with a lighter, Japanese-inspired touch. The result is a bowl that’s rich in

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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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Big Flavors, Humble Prices: Sichuan & Cantonese Classics at YICHI Asian Restaurant

16 Comments / May 17, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Duck, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

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

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