One of the true highlights of the Extremes of Japan Tour was the food, with the culinary element as important as the “weird”, and this is what led us to Shinjuku Takana perhaps the most saught after dessert in Tokyo. This was done at the start of the trip, and just after we had been…
As part of our trip we were recommended a restaurant ran by a Guatemalan that served Okonomiyaki. To say I was nonplussed would be an understatement, that is until I took my first bite at Lopez Okonomiyaki. Make no mistake this is light years ahead the best restaurant in Hiroshima, with seemingly everyone, including our…
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…
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…
