Treasures – Jadeite Cabbage (Qing Dynasty)
Because their famous cousin was sent for a diplomatic mission to Czech Republic, they finally got a chance to be in the limelight.
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Treasures – Three Dings of Song (Western Zhou)
We are three. The moon comes from its quiet corner, puts a pitcher of water down in the center. The circle of surface flames. / One of us kneels to kiss the threshold. / One drinks, with wine flames playing over his face. / One watches the gathering, and says to any cold onlookers, / ‘This dance is the joy of existence’.
– “We Three”, Rumi (1207-1273)
You Sushi 游壽司 @ Taipei (2025)
Taipei has some of the best Japanese restaurants outside of Japan, and I returned to this excellent sushiya near YongkangContinue Reading
Treasures – Chicken Cup in Doucai Painted Enamels (Ming Dynasty)
A chicken cup sold for $36 million. Who knew chicken could be so pricey?
Citystar HK Style Yumcha @ Taipei
We have been to the closely located two “parts” of this restaurant; this review is equally applicable to both.
Xiao Lin Seafood 小林海產 @ Taipei
Kuaichao 快炒 is one of the representative dining cultures in Taiwan, with affordable prices and lively atmosphere. In addition toContinue Reading
Qiyan One 奇岩一號 @ Taipei
A really heavy business lunch, but a wonderful menu recommended by my business associate in Taipei.
You Sushi 游壽司 @ Taipei
In recent years, sushi omakase is getting more and more popular. Although the price per person is generally not low,Continue Reading
Michelin Street Food in Taipei
Taiwan has many night markets and some of them have excellent street food vendors that have received the recommendations byContinue Reading
Chan Chi Hot Pot Lab 詹記 @ Taipei
This is a famous Szechuan hotpot restaurant in Taipei, the “Haidilao” of my generation. Of late, they weren’t as popularContinue Reading