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
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Rong Hotpot 荣山锅 @ Shenzhen
These days, we always seek the healthier stuff. The usual hotpot like Szechuan mala hotpot or Cantonese heavy stock claypotContinue Reading
Treasures – Painted Pottery Horse (Northern Wei)
This is a painted pottery figure of a caparisoned horse from the Northern Wei dynasty (386–535). These figurines were often placed inContinue Reading
Treasures – Baoshao Red Bowl with Three Fish Motif (Qing Dynasty)
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” – Oscar Wilde
Treasures – Blue and White Cups with Flowers of Twelve Months (Qing Dynasty)
Kangxi-era blue and white porcelain exemplify the superior craftsmanship and artistic expression of Qing dynasty.
Treasures – Amber-glazed Flat Ewer with Huteng Dance Scene (Northern Qi)
“If music be the fruit of love, play on!” – Shakespeare, “Twelve Nights”
Treasures – Glazed Pottery Horse (Northern Wei)
The world only knows Tang Sancai, but these Northern Wei pottery are the precursor to what’s coming.
Treasures – Silver Seal of the Xianbei Commandant of Shuai Shan (Western Jin)
The seal is a 3rd century badge of honour, and example of gamification by the rulers of the period to encourage good behaviour.
Treasures – Gold Buyao Crown with Antler Design (Wei-Jin Dynasties)
The world is smaller than we think, a 4th century crown in Inner Mongolia may find its inspiration for 1st century Iran.
Bingsheng 炳勝 @ Shenzhen
Bingsheng group of restaurants have received many Michelin stars in Guangzhou where they have originated. And because of the proximity,Continue Reading