Shunliu Knife-Cut Noodles 顺溜手工刀削面 @ Taiyuan
The northern province of Shanxi, where the mighty Yellow River slices through the Loess Plateau, has long been considered asContinue Reading
Month: March 2026
Quan Ju De 全聚德 @ Beijing
When you mention Quanjude, two things would definitely come to mind – Peking roast duck and it’s overrated.
National Treasures – Jade Pendants of the Jin Marchioness (Western Zhou)
These jade pendants flow down the dress of the Marchioness like a percussive wind chime that rustle as she walks.
National Treasure – Daguerreotype of Boat Quay and Singapore River from Government Hill (1844)
In 1844, Singapore was a growing British trading post, notable for the establishment of a girls’ school (Singapore Institution FreeContinue Reading
Cô Chung @ Boat Quay
Walked past this restaurant when sending my Princess to her office, was attracted inside by the wonderful scent of theContinue Reading
Taotao Ju 陶陶居 @ Shenzhen (2025)
Five years in this vibrant young cosmopolitan city of Shenzhen, Taotao Ju has established itself as one of the bestContinue Reading
Cheil Noodle Shop 제일제면소 @ Seoul
If you are looking for a quick eat that is still open late night near the Seoul Station, here’s aContinue Reading
A Flower Blossom On the Rice @ Seoul (2025)
Princess’ first trip to Seoul, and I brought her to one of my favourite restaurants found in Insadong. Great locationContinue Reading
National Treasures – Liubo Chess Set (Western Han)
“A strange game… the only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?” – WOPR, War Games (1983)
Treasures – Inscribed Famille-Rose Lotus-Form Cup, 34th Year of Guangxu Mark (Qing)
A commemorative cup made for a military exercise, signifying a last ditch effort by a crumbling empire to stand up against aggressions.