A collection of posts featuring Tofu dishes.
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 […]
Malatang (麻辣煮義): Munich’s Spicy Salvation Read More »
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
Shanghai Nudelbar 上海屋: A Taste of Authentic Shanghai Flavor in Frankfurt Read More »
When some of my friends first got to Frankfurt, beyond the skyscrapers and the Römer, their settling-in agenda often included a common, delicious priority: the urgent hunt for an authentic spot of malatang. For anyone not familiar with malatang, imagine the communal, customizable Chinese hot pot, but without the pressure of timing your own cooking
Mala Bowl: Frankfurt’s New Malatang Obsession Read More »
Lately, Frankfurt’s culinary landscape is buzzing with rise of authentic, hand-pulled noodle shops, where you can watch, as dough is twisted, stretched, and slapped into springy strands destined for a warming, profound beef broth. The broth starts with quality beef and bones, blanched to purity, then committed to a long, slow simmering in a giant
Dough Nation: How Silk Bowls is Pulling Frankfurt’s Noodle Scene Forward Read More »
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
Asia Haus Chuan (川味坊): A Rollercoaster of Sichuan Flavors in Frankfurt Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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,
