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

Leave a Comment / January 24, 2026 / Beef, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Rabbit, Rice Bowl/Dish, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

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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Shangri-La Day 6: Chasing Gods & Giants of Meili Snow Mountain and Shika Snow Mountain

Leave a Comment / December 17, 2025 / Beef, Chinese Food, Dessert, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Shangri-La, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tibetan Food, Vegetables

Our final day in Shangri-La is marked by the grand finale, the crescendo of our week-long journey through this highland paradise – standing before one of the world’s most majestic and mysterious mountain ranges. The Unconquerable: Meili Snow Mountain 🙏 To be clear, this is not a climbing guide. The Meili Snow Mountains are, in

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

31 Comments / September 6, 2025 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Fish, Frankfurt, Frog Legs, Lamb, Mild and Soothing, Offal, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

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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A Flavorful Sequel: Continued Magic from Höfchen’s Sichuan Kitchen

Leave a Comment / June 15, 2024 / Beef, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Duck, Frankfurt, Lamb, Offal, Pork, Seafood, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

In our previous posts, we may have teased your taste buds with a glimpse into the spicy world of authentic Sichuan food at Höfchen Restaurant in Frankfurt. Known as one of the flagship Sichuan restaurants in Frankfurt, this place offers a dazzling array of Sichuan dishes that go far beyond what we’ve showcased so far.

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Huangshan Day 2: Discover Hongcun’s Ancient Beauty and Rustic Flavors

4 Comments / June 12, 2024 / Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dumplings, Huangshan, Mild and Soothing, Noodles, Pork, Soup, Spicy, Stir-fry/Sauté, Sweet(-ish), Tofu, Vegetables

Welcome back to part two of our journey to Huangshan! In our last instalment, we explored the majestic mountains, gave you some hiking tips and introduced you to the culinary delights of Anhui Province and the Huangshan region. Today I’m taking you to Hongcun, one of the most famous and undoubtedly the most beautiful villages

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Höfchen Restaurant (小院坝): Indulging in Sichuan Sensations

Leave a Comment / March 16, 2024 / Beef, Chicken, Chinese Food, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Fish, Frankfurt, Soup, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Tofu, Vegetables

Tucked away in the bustling city of Frankfurt lies a cherished haunt for us, that has dazzled our taste buds time and time again – Höfchen Restaurant (小院坝). We’ve hesitated to pen down our experiences here for quite some time, simply because the variety of delicious dishes on offer is utterly overwhelming, leaving us unsure

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Discover the Diversity of Hunan Cuisine: a Culinary Adventure at the Chinese Restaurant Xiang

1 Comment / January 24, 2024 / Chicken, Chinese Food, Dessert, Dumplings, Frankfurt, Lamb, Offal, Pork, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté

We have written a lot about Sichuan cuisine in previous blog posts (e.g. Sichuan Grilled Fish or Seen in Munich), but now we would like to introduce you to a restaurant in Frankfurt that, along with some Sichuan influences, mainly serves dishes from the central Chinese province of Hunan. China Restaurant Xiang is located just

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