Back in 2000, I went to Suzhou for the first time, and had one of the most memorable meals at the classic Songhelou restaurant. One of the dishes, Cherry Pork, had the most wonderful taste even this old brand has changed. At my last visit it looked old and tired, but bizarrely with the old … Continue reading Songhelou, Suzhou, China
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Ye Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Shanghai has changed a lot over the years, and with the rise of the new wealth and the hunger for good food, there have been a lot of new exciting restaurants cropping up all over this metropolis. The area of Xintiandi, which did not even exist at the turn of the millenium, has become an … Continue reading Ye Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Din Tai Fung, Shanghai, China
Din Tai Fung is a Taiwanese restaurant chain, but their xiao long bao is legendary. My godfather swears by it and he thinks that it's one of the best places to have xiao long bao in the world. So naturally I just have to pay a visit to one of the branches as soon as … Continue reading Din Tai Fung, Shanghai, China
Chow With Chau 