MIO Italian Restaurant in Beijing

It is not difficult to find a nice Italian restaurant in Beijing. The Chinese like pizza and pasta, and they appreciate it if they are greeted by an Italian che...

Meet Chef Mengly and his Pou Restaurant and Bar in Siem Reap

In Siem Reap, we were looking for great local cuisine. I usually use various sources to find good local cuisine by searching travel websites and blogs, asking f...

Burma Bistro in Yangon

  My first few encounters with Burmese cuisine were not very successful. I tried some food in Naypyidaw, but frankly, I was not impressed. This time, my...

Madam Yen Restaurant in Hanoi | Best Restaurants in Hanoi

  This Madam Yen restaurant in Hanoi was recommended to us by some expats in Hanoi. We said we wanted to try modern Vietnamese cuisine, and Madam Yen re...

Datong: Old town, Hanging Monastery, Yungang Grottoes and more

One of the most exciting destinations in China is Datong, in Shanxi province. Datong, in Chinese terms, is a small city with over three million inhabitants. It ...

A Small French Island in Beijing

I have to confess, I love Chinese food, but I cannot eat Chinese breakfast because I need my toast, butter and jam with a cup of real coffee in the morning. I...

A Korean Michelin Guide Restaurant in Seoul

There are plenty of Korean restaurants in Seoul. When we  asked  the Lotte hotel concierge where to go for our late dinner, the reply was quick, " Try Arira...

The Oldest Peking Duck Restaurant in Beijing

Peking Duck became a signature dish of Chinese cuisine only in the middle of the 20th century. Nevertheless, duck has been roasted in China for the past 1500 ye...