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The Story Behind Wuhan’s Famous Hot-Dry Noodles

You might have seen the memes going around lately that tend to feature Wuhan’s signature culinary dish – 热干面. So why the outpouring of culinary love for the dish? You might need to taste it to really ‘know’ for yourself, … Read More

Chinese Restaurants Currently Open in Shanghai

Get Your Noodle/Rice/Dumpling Fix Here! If you’re stuck in Shanghai and are getting tired of digging through your pantry for the dregs of pasta and canned beans, great news! There are a growing list of restaurants open around town, and … Read More

Where to Eat Around Beijing’s Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is definitely on your itinerary while you’re visiting Beijing. Once the stately royal residence of the emperors for more than half a millennia during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it’s a must-see. However, we’d argue that the … Read More

Peking Duck For Every Budget

Peking Duck For Every Budget Let’s be real: Peking Duck is a must on any trip/visit/stay/life in the capital city. Sometimes you need a quick fix and you go cheap. Sometimes your rich aunt is visiting and the budget doesn’t … Read More

Foodie Flashcards: Hot and Sour Potatoes

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