Small Town restaurant delights the palate

2013-05-13 09:55:23

It is no surprise that a chef in his mid-20s will start his career in the heart of Beijing's most happening area.

Imperial treasures lure natives of Shanghai back to the Bund

2013-05-07 13:38:59

Iconic Shanghai landmark The Bund is often avoided by the city's locals looking to dine.

Celebrate Cantonese

2013-05-05 07:38:02

Tim's Kitchen has a huge following in Hong Kong. Its stellar reputation in such a fickle foodie city spoke volumes long before Michelin doled out its first star. Incidentally, the restaurant first won one in 2009 and continues to maintain it, dropping back down this year after hovering at two stars for a few years in between.

Saying mango in Russian

2013-05-04 07:57:52

It's not the first word you think of when Russian food is being discussed. A mango in Russia?

Lamb stands the test of time

2013-05-01 15:39:51

With public health scares hitting sales of pork and poultry, diners are developing a renewed enthusiasm for lamb, which has a long and rich history in Chinese cuisine.

Celebrating the season

2013-04-28 14:47:18

The "ode to spring" tasting at Da Dong Peking Roast Duck Restaurant is always something this food reviewer looks forward to.

Time for truffles

2013-04-28 14:36:24

Chinese truffles are not heavily scented and most Chinese diners prefer their truffles cooked or slightly blanched.

A new mountain treasure

2013-04-28 11:44:37

Chinese chefs have been experimenting with new ingredients for thousands of years, but sometimes they rediscover something old, like truffles, Pauline D. Loh and Guo Anfei find.

Beijing soup spot lives up to its name

2013-04-23 08:48:53

A bowl of golden noodles swimming in a steaming hot, fragrant pork broth, topped with pork, bamboo shoots, spinach, seaweed and the twin eyes of a halved soft-boiled egg.

Rice sets elegant tone for Japanese meal

2013-04-23 08:43:35

The Japanese restaurant named after the flavored rice has a lot to crow about: It is situated in an elegant century-old garden house, and it has a Japanese chef who has been apprenticed to a galaxy of kitchen superstars.

Exotic Nepal is as close as your plate

2013-04-22 10:06:55

The only "momo" I had heard of before entering this Nepalese restaurant were the famous white peaches with the same name from Okayama prefecture, Japan.

Taste of Tianjin

2013-04-22 10:01:05

If your craving for fancy desserts is fading after too many pretty Western pastries, try revitalizing your taste buds with the Tianjin Hui ethnic specialty branded under the name Guishunzhai.