Stir-fry/Sauté

A collection of posts featuring Stir-fried/Sautéed dishes.

Nanmei Eintopf Restaurant Frankfurt · 喃妹砂锅: From Fiery Sichuan to Soothing Clay Pots

On the east end of Frankfurt’s Zeil is a new Chinese restaurant Nanmei Eintopf · 喃妹砂锅, specializing in steaming, warm Chinese砂锅 (shāguō) clay pot cuisine. It has just opened, and it has already become the neighborhood’s new favorite. The location is prime—very close to the shopping district. While finding a parking spot on the street can […]

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Kashgar Uyghur Restaurant: A Winter’s Feast Near Munich’s Central Station

Winter’s food should not just fill you, but also fortify you. And for that, we bring you the robust, warming flavors of Xinjiang cuisine. Born from a land of vast extremes – harsh winters, dry air, and dramatic temperature swings – Uyghur food is built for resilience. With spices that tingle with warmth, slow-cooked meat, and doughs

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

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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Malatang (麻辣煮義): Munich’s Spicy Salvation

麻辣煮義 (Malazhuyi) is like a gateway to the fiery Sichuan in Munich. Its name is a pun that speaks both the “spicy way of cooking” (zhǔ yì 煮义) and “spicy ideas” (zhǔyì 主意). While many Sichuan spots in Munich offer Málàtàng (Sichuan-style hotpot-soup), finding authentic 麻辣香锅 (Málà Xiāngguō) is not as easy. And that’s true grail

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Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋: A Taste of Authentic Shanghai Flavor in Frankfurt

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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FAN Restaurant (范儿) – Nuanced Flavors, Stylish Take: A New Benchmark for Chinese Food in Munich

Anticipation buzzes when a notoriously hard-to-please friend leans in and says, “You have to try this place. It’s one of the best.” That was us, hearts pounding and stomachs ready, heading into Fan Restaurant (范儿) in Munich. This spot isn’t the realm of uniform, heavy sauces and one-note Sichuan fire you so often encounter in Chinese restaurants across Germany.

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Slurp Nudelbar: The Customizable Noodle Haven in Munich

Today we’ll introduce you to a popular Chinese restaurant with not only one, but three locations across Munich – Slurp Nudelbar (面次郎). We’ll be spotlighting the one near the central train station. What’s special about them is their authentic Chinese hand-pulled noodles and broth recipe, combined with a lighter, Japanese-inspired touch. The result is a bowl that’s rich in

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Chengdu Part 5: Du Fu’s Cottage, Urban Glamour & Nine-Grid Hotpot

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

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Chengdu Part 1: Pandas, Food, Nightlife & Your Ultimate 5-Day Itinerary with Travel Tips

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

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From Rare Dishes to Classic Chinese Flavors: Ming Garden (名居) is Perfect for Solo Meals or Group Feasts

(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,

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