A collection of posts featuring Stewed/Braised dishes.
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 […]
Chengdu Part 5: Du Fu’s Cottage, Urban Glamour & Nine-Grid Hotpot Read More »
Today, we’d like to recommend a Hunan restaurant in Munich, which literally all Hunan natives praise immensely – XiangJu Restaurant (湘聚). Hunan food is famous for its bold, tongue-tingling heat, but here, the spice-averse can also find something mellower with European-friendly flair. In fact, regardless of spice tolerance or culinary preferences, there’re a few dishes
XiangJu Restaurant(湘聚): The Fiery Taste of Hunan in Munich Read More »
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),
Chengdu Part 4: Face to Face with the Giant Buddha of Leshan & Local Eats Read More »
Chengdu and its surrounding metropolitan area are known as a significant religious and spiritual hub, attracting both pilgrims and tourists with its numerous temples, monasteries, and historic sites. Today, we’re diving into the next three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the region (last time, we introduced you to the panda resorts in Chengdu). This time
If you’ve been following our posts, you’ve probably noticed our deep passion for Chinese cuisine. And if there’s one region that keeps popping up, it’s Sichuan. Home to one of China’s most famous culinary traditions—one of the country’s eight great cuisines—Sichuan is renowned for its bold, fiery flavors, its generous use of chili peppers and
Chengdu Part 1: Pandas, Food, Nightlife & Your Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary with Travel Tips Read More »
Today we’d like to take you to a newly opened Chinese restaurant that evokes warmth and nostalgia of Hong Kong. Specializing in Cantonese/Hong Kong-style cuisine, the dining space is bright and spacious, with charming décor that pays tribute to old Hong Kong – vintage vinyl records and classic movie posters and photographs. For many, these
Century China Restaurant 好百年中餐厅: A New Hidden Spot for Authentic Cantonese Flavors Read More »
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
Danji: Grilled, Flavorful and Lesser-Known Korean Delicacies Read More »
Nestled in a quiet corner of Berger Street, this newly opened Tibetan restaurant is a real hidden gem. It’s run by a warm and welcoming Tibetan couple who have called Germany home for over a decade. They often chat to each other in their native Tibetan language, which somehow adds an intimate and heartwarming touch
Tibet Dawa Momo: A Taste of Tibetan Warmth and Flavor in Frankfurt Read More »
(A LITTLE UPDATE: THIS PLACE HAS BEEN REBORN, WITH THE SAME OWNER NOW SERVING UP DELICIOUS MALATANG.) Today, we’d like to introduce you to Ming Garden (名居), a Chinese restaurant that’s quickly built a loyal customer base in Frankfurt, despite being relatively new. Conveniently located just a five-minute walk from the Dom Römer subway station,
Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to Modu Three Brothers, a newly opened Chinese restaurant in Frankfurt that has already become the talk of the town among the local Chinese community. Despite its recent debut, the restaurant’s dishes have made a stunning impression, offering authentic dishes some of which are really one-of-a-kind and rarely found
Modu Three Brothers (魔都三兄弟): The New Heartbeat of Frankfurt’s Chinese Cuisine Read More »
