BeijingPassé Wang Pang Zi Donkey Burgers 王胖子驴肉火烧 I've had my share of horse meat back in Switzerland, but the stars aligned and it was finally time to take on the donkey game…Mr. ChowAugust 23, 2023
BeijingNot Bad Daxing Hutong Seasoned Millet Mush 大兴胡同面茶 My very first time at trying out 面茶 (Miàn Chá), I actually have never heard of it so I did a little research. Mian Cha…Mr. ChowAugust 21, 2023
BeijingBLOW ME awayworth an Excursion Da Hua Jian Bing 大华煎饼 煎饼 (Jiān Bǐng) is the superstar of Beijings breakfast scene. A beloved morning delight, this savoury pancake or crepe - also known as Jian Bing…Mr. ChowAugust 21, 2023
BeijingBOMB AFworth a Visit Yangdaye Meat In Hot Pot 羊大爷涮肉 Set in what seems like an overly themed restaurant, Yangdaye Meat In Hot Pot 羊大爷涮肉 offers a lot more than what meets the eye. I’ve…Mr. ChowAugust 21, 2023
BeijingNot Bad Da Dong 大董(东方金融中心) Da Dong 大董 is a well-known chain restaurant that offer various types of Peking Duck, and for this occasion, we decided to go with the…Mr. ChowAugust 19, 2023
JapanNot BadOsaka Human Beings Everybody Noodles 人類みな麺類 A local Kansai-jin recommended this ramen joint - Human Beings Everybody Noodles 人類みな麺類, claiming it would be "震撼三觀" (shake up your three fundamental perspectives). Trust…Mr. ChowAugust 17, 2023
JapanOsakaYumz Onigiri Gorichan おにぎり ごりちゃん I am a massive onigiri enthusiast, although my encounters with them have mostly been limited to convenience stores or as a final course to end a…Mr. ChowAugust 17, 2023
AshiyaJapanYumz Udon Kisuke うどん屋 きすけ As the clock struck 12 pm, the doors swung open at Udon Kisuke うどん屋 きすけ, and there I stood at 11:40 am, already queued up…Mr. ChowAugust 14, 2023
JapanNot Bad Takoyoshi たこ好 A cute little shop tucked away in Ashiya, Takoyoshi たこ好 was a must-visit according to my local friend. She made it clear that her family's…Mr. ChowAugust 14, 2023
AshiyaBOMB AFJapanworth a Visit Butasho ぶたしょう A cozy little joint run by what I assume is a husband-and-wife team (at least, that's the vibe I got, haha). Butasho ぶたしょう specialise in…Mr. ChowAugust 13, 2023