Stewed/Braised

A collection of posts featuring Stewed/Braised dishes.

Brittany Part 3: A Dream Rising from the Tide – Mont Saint-Michel, France

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✨ The Mirage Island｜The Eighth Wonder of the World Close to Brittany, in the heart of the sea, France’s Mont Saint-Michel stages a magical show between reality and illusion.Located in Normandy, this tidal island is hailed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” – a famous French monument and Christian holy site. The bay of Saint-Malo is a vast stretch of […]

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89 Dining Room (三餐四季): Frankfurt’s New Chinese Spot with a Must-Ask Hidden Menu

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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 in Munich: Exploring Its Hidden Menu and Authentic Thai Flavors

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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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Tatie Restaurant: Feasting the Spiced Moroccan Cuisine in Frankfurt

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It’s like a quick portal to somewhere warm and fragrant; we found a glowing gem of a Moroccan restaurant called Tatie, just steps from the Frankfurt Central Station. The restaurant ambiance is awash in a warm, golden light, with decor mixing Middle Eastern mystique and Mediterranean warmth. The golden, almost cinematic glow is said to be

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Toh Thong: Frankfurt’s Go-To for Modern Thai Cuisine

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Today we’ll bring you a taste of Thailand. It’s not exactly a new or secret spot, but rather a familiar gem you may already know – the chic Toh Thong. Located right beside Soi 22, Toh Thong has long earned the love of the city and you can tell by the buzz of happy diners

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Chopan: Afghan Spice-Coloured Feast Warming Munich’s Autumn

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Autumn is settling over Germany, and the sky has swapped its summer linens for a thick, grey duvet, leaving the sun in hiding. In this drizzle-dampened, rain-washed season, two cravings come calling: heart-warming comfort and a burst of vibrant colour. We found both in the rich, aromatic world of an Afghan kitchen. Forgotten by the

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

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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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Japan Haus: Hidden Wagyu Heaven in Munich

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Hidden on a quiet residential alley in Munich lies a tiny Japanese spot you can easily miss if you aren’t looking. With just a few square meters of space, this intimate spot only accommodates a handful of diners at a time. The menu isn’t long, but the food is of extraordinary quality. Our visit was

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Asia Haus Chuan (川味坊): A Rollercoaster of Sichuan Flavors in Frankfurt

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Time to feel the sizzle again. You know the feeling – the tantalizing numbing-heat, the kick of chilies, the deep, savory umami. That, my fellow spice seekers, is the pulse-quickening world of Sichuan cuisine. Frankfurt’s culinary scene just got a new joiner – Asia Haus Chuan (川味坊) – a new gem that’s causing quite a

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Madrid Part 4: Prado Museum, El Retiro Park & Literary Quarter

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Located within the Madrid‘s lush “Golden Triangle of Art” is a powerhouse trio completed by For a perfect art day in Madrid – you can start with the Prado (3h) for Old Masters, stroll to Thyssen (1.5h) for variety, and finish at Reina Sofía (1.5h) to be shaken by Picasso. But if time only allows

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