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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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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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Lisbon Part 6: From Jerónimos to Belém Tower – A Journey of History and Portuguese Flavors

1 Comment / December 18, 2024 / Barbecue, Dessert, Fish, Lisbon, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Portuguese Food, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

Today marks the final chapter of our Lisbon journey. So we started the morning with our habitual Portuguese breakfast—eggs paired with crispy bacon or ham, simple, pleasant and satisfying. The sky was a vivid blue, a perfect backdrop for the day’s plan to explore Belém. This area is home to three iconic landmarks: Mosteiro dos

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Dim Sum House: Timeless Flavors of Hong Kong Come Alive in Frankfurt

4 Comments / December 14, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Fish, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

There’s something magical about dim sum— it’s comfort, flavor, and nostalgia served in steaming baskets. This little restaurant Dim Sum House offers the exact flavors that remind us of the bustling old streets of Hong Kong, where narrow alleyways lead to hidden popular stands filled with the aroma of freshly steamed dim sum and bubbling

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Yuan 缘来: Bringing the Heart of Northeastern China Straight to Frankfurt

Leave a Comment / November 30, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Fish, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Offal, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Nestled in a quieter corner of Frankfurt, Yuan 缘来Restaurant is a charming escape into the Northern Chinese countryside. This hidden spot teems with a northeastern farmhouse vibe, also known as Dongbei Nongjia Yuan. This concept of Northeastern Farmhouse is deeply rooted in the rural culture of northern China, where hearty, rustic flavors and large shared

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Lisbon Part 5: Parque das Nações‘ Modern Marvels, Oceanário de Lisboa’s Sea Life and Local Deliciousness

Leave a Comment / November 13, 2024 / Dessert, Duck, Fish, Lisbon, Mild and Soothing, Portuguese Food, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish)

Today we wake early, stepping into the soft, coastal air of Lisbon as the city lay quiet and half-asleep. Walking through the still lanes of Baixa, a few mists linger around, and the Tagus River shimmers softly in the distance. The peace of the morning fills us with calm, every street corner whispers a new

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Mangetsu: Savoring Japan’s Culinary Traditions under the “Full Moon”

Leave a Comment / October 12, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Fish, Frankfurt, Hotpot, Japanese Food, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Steak, Stewed/Braised, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to an authentic Japanese restaurant that has been operating in Frankfurt for years: Mangetsu, which translates to “full moon.” It’s common in Japan to name places after elements of nature, like the moon or mountains, as they hold poetic beauty and deep cultural significance. The full moon, symbolizing beauty,

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Lisbon Part 2: Santa Justa Lift, Carmo Convent, Praça do Comércio, and Traditional Portuguese Dishes

Leave a Comment / September 25, 2024 / Fish, Lisbon, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Portuguese Food, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Soup, Stewed/Braised, Vegetables

Waking up in Lisbon felt like entering a different time and space. The night passed dreamlessly, and as morning light filtered gently through the skylight, the crisp, clean air of the city softly stirred our senses awake. It was as if the very blood in our veins was coming to life, ready to rhyme with

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Loulan Restaurant: Experience Traditional Xinjiang Uyghur Flavors in Frankfurt

9 Comments / August 24, 2024 / Barbecue, Beef, Chinese Food, Dumplings, Fish, Frankfurt, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables, Xinjiang/Uyghur Cuisine

Xinjiang’s cuisine, known for its fresh and delectable dishes, has many locals salivating at just the mere mention of its name. Take, for example, the famous Dapanji, or “大盘鸡,” which we shared earlier. In this extraordinary region, dramatic temperature swings between day and night and the abundant daylight create the perfect conditions for producing top-quality

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Huangshan Day 3: Enchanting Emerald Valley & Nutritious Mountain Cuisine

July 11, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Fish, Huangshan, Mild and Soothing, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

In our latest update from our journey through the stunning mountainous region of Huangshan in China’s Anhui Province, we’re delighted to introduce you to the enchanting Emerald Valley before we dive into the culinary highlight of our (food) trip. The Emerald Valley Scenic Area (翡翠谷风景区) in Huangshan is a picturesque nature reserve located in the

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