Whether by design or blind luck my first night in Tokyo and Japan took me to the Alaska district. I now know that this is truly a great place to party. This was of course as part of our Fukushima and Extremes of Japan Tour. What the Akasaka? After knowing little about this place I…
While declaring the best dim sum in Guomen might seem a little too specific, it should be noted that this is a relatively important part of Shenzhen and the dim sum is a hugely important of Cantonese cuisine. I of course learned this after opening an office here, which has also led me to trying…
Having a few days to spare after meeting my North Korean friends, I had hankering for Russian food. This led to Mango Restaurant near the embassy of the Russian federation. Those familiar with the Chinese scene will know that this is near San Li Tun – and of course Heaven Supermarket, as well as a…
Known as the gateway of 3 provinces and quite literally in the shadow of Xian, I reentered this town with fairly little expectation. I was though at least hopeful that there was a street food Yuncheng scene. And this was largely based around the fact that not only did I first visit 18 years ago,…
While I am without doubt the bonafide Street Food Guy, it does not though mean a culinary adventure every night. That is except for lately, which is what led me to trying Qishan saozi noodles. Said adventurous streak has come from my current extended exile in China, as well as my new found love Shaanxi…
Guangdong cuisine, also known as Cantonese cuisine, is the epitome of culinary excellence in southern China. Not to be confused with neighboring Guangxi, Guangdong boasts a rich tapestry of flavors influenced by its coastal location and cultural diversity. What the Guangdong? Guangdong, often referred to as Canton in the West, is one of China’s most…
