Author Archives: Team

Foodie Flashcards: Soy Milk

Hungry to improve your Chinese vocabulary, but don’t know where to dig in? Welcome to our weekly Foodie Flashcard series. Follow along, study these morsels of knowledge, then dig in at your local restaurant to fully digest the information. How … Read More

Foodie Flashcards: Kindling Noodles

Hungry to improve your Chinese vocabulary, but don’t know where to dig in? Welcome to our weekly Foodie Flashcard series. Follow along, study these morsels of knowledge, then dig in at your local restaurant to fully digest the information. How … Read More

W Hotel Shanghai Family Staycation – Beat the Heat

As the temperature in Shanghai skyrockets, it becomes a challenge to keep the family cool, fed and entertained. Consider planning an easy getaway – a staycation in one of the city’s many luxury hotels. With a newer and better hotel seemingly opening … Read More

Vegetarian Pro Tips for Navigating China

Want to make sure you’re not getting any hidden meat or other allergens in your dishes in China? While eating in China, many vegetarians order what they think are meat-free dishes, but they often contain small slices of pork. While … Read More

Beijing Breakfast: Locals’ Top Morning Foods

One of the most common questions we are asked on by guests on the Old Beijing Dinner Tour is: What do Beijing locals eat for breakfast? It’s a question we love answering because we love Beijing breakfast foods and we … Read More