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Harmony in Chaos: The Bold and Beautiful of Mommona’s African Cuisine

Leave a Comment / May 3, 2025 / African Food, Beef, Chicken, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

If you like bold flavors—whether it’s the spicy punch of Sichuan food, the complex masalas of India, or the deep umami of Thai curries—then you’ll be a fan of African cuisine. Because compared to African spices, those flavors may seem humble. After spotlighting popular Frankfurt eateries like African Queen and Erta Ale, this time we’d like to introduce you […]

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Savory Bites & Unique Flavors: Inside Tandoori Mahal’s Cozy Indian Hideaway

3 Comments / April 12, 2025 / Barbecue, Buffet, Chicken, Frankfurt, Indian Food, Lamb, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish)

Today, we’d like to introduce you to a popular Indian restaurant in Frankfurt. With its subtle red lighting adding a festive touch, cozy corner seating for an intimate feel, and plush sofas for extra comfort, the ambiance is a beautiful blend of warmth and tradition. From rich, aromatic curries to sizzling tandoori grills, this place

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Dinant, Belgium Part 1: Scenic Waters, Historic Citadels, and a Saxophone Legacy

Leave a Comment / February 19, 2025 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Deep-Fry, Dinant, Greek Food, Lamb, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

As we arrive in Dinant, Belgium, the temperature hover near freezing, yet the sun’s gentle rays bathe the town in a golden warmth, making the chill almost unnoticeable. Our journey leads us past the impressive Rocher Bayard, a towering 40-meter limestone formation split dramatically in two. Folklore has it that the giant horse Bayard split

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Danji: Grilled, Flavorful and Lesser-Known Korean Delicacies

Leave a Comment / February 15, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Frankfurt, Korean Food, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu

Today we take you to a unique Korean restaurant that we stumbled upon—and we’re so grateful we did. This cozy spot is a mix of a restaurant and a bar, with its evening hours extending late into the night (open until 12 AM). Danji has a very charming décor. The interior exudes a rustic charm

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Medieval Mystique and Scenic Trails in Luxembourg: Vianden Castle, Echternach and More

Leave a Comment / February 12, 2025 / Deer/Venison, Dessert, Luxembourg City, Luxembourgish Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Steak, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Just 30 minutes’ drive from the center of Luxembourg City, Vianden Castle, perched atop a small hill, is like a portal to a medieval world. On the day of our visit, a light drizzle painted the air with a misty softness, blurring the edges of reality and casting an almost dreamlike veil over the scenery.

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Golden Hues and Multicultural Flavors: Our Luxembourg City Experience

Leave a Comment / February 5, 2025 / Deep-Fry, Dessert, Fish, Luxembourg City, Luxembourgish Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Snails, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

Our visit to Luxembourg City is marked by serendipity—this season (early December) is typically the city’s rainiest, but we are greeted with the gentle warmth of sunshine breaking through the light drizzle. The sunlight reflects on raindrops and turns the mundane into something mystical, casting a golden glow over the city’s architecture. The cityscape of

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Homemade Noodles, Truffle Dreams, and More at Longobardis

Leave a Comment / January 29, 2025 / Beef, Dessert, Frankfurt, Italian Food, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Roasted/Grilled, Steak, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

When it comes to Italian restaurants, Germany is a bountiful haven, thanks to the waves of Italian immigrants who brought their culinary heritage here in earlier days. Many of these restaurants are so authentic that they’ve earned immense praise from many Italians themselves! Today, we want to introduce you to one such place— a place

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Revisiting Shanghai: Exploring Yuyuan Garden and Local Food Highlights

Leave a Comment / January 22, 2025 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Fish, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Shanghai, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

In the fall of 2024, we found ourselves back in Shanghai and are excited to introduce you to one of the city’s most cherished attractions – the Yuyuan Garden. Of course, we’ve also brought along plenty of food highlights from China to share with you today! We start the day at a hotel in Shanghai’s

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Burg Eltz, Reichsburg, and More: A Fairytale Road Trip to Cochem and German Food Delights

Leave a Comment / January 15, 2025 / Cochem, Deep-Fry, German Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Stewed/Braised

This time for a leisurely road trip, we took drive to Cochem, a beautiful town along the Moselle River, just a couple of hours away from Frankfurt. If you take the highway, the journey is faster, about 2 hours. But if you have time and a heart for scenic beauty, the B9 route along the

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Beyond the Ordinary: Exceptional Korean Dishes at Mr. Lee in Frankfurt

Leave a Comment / December 28, 2024 / Beef, Chicken, Frankfurt, Hotpot, Korean Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

It’s been such a delight to stumble upon this Korean restaurant – Mr. Lee – a discovery that makes me wish I had found it sooner. Hidden behind an unassuming exterior, this spot has been serving some of the most iconic Korean dishes for years. Many of these dishes, which I’ve been longing to try,

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