culinary tour

Great Peking Duck Video

There’s nothing we love more than a good Peking Duck. Unfortunately, most of the Shanghai ovens just can’t compete with Dadong in Beijing (there’s a reason it’s imperial cuisine at it’s finest). Although rumors have been swirling for months about … Read More

Appetite for China Is On The Hunt

One of our favorite bloggers, Diana Kuan, is on the hunt for delicious Chinese dining destinations stateside! … Read More

Chinese Diets Decoded

With swimsuit season just around the corner, super skinny Chinese girls are the objects of envy for many a laowai with dreams of a teeny-weeny yellow polka dot bikini this summer – but that doesn’t mean you should copy their diets. … Read More

Homemade From the Heart

Trying to satisfy cravings for childhood flavours and native cuisines can be one of the most disappointing aspects of expat life. We sat down with five women who have created culinary cottage industries in an attempt to bring a taste of home to Shanghai. … Read More

What Not To Eat in China

Western press is rife with mentions of KFC’s and McDonald’s meteoric rise in China’s grab-and-go dining culture, but don’t buy the hype. … Read More