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Chinese Dining Etiquette: Simple Rules for Dining in China

by Ivan B on August 31, 2019September 1, 2019 in China Life, Food, Guides

Chinese dining etiquette is a fascinating subject. Food is a crucial component of Chinese culture, so knowing your way around a dinner table can help you score points with the… [Continue Reading]

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China Spice Wars: Sichuan Cuisine vs. Hunan Cuisine

by Ivan B on July 28, 2019August 24, 2019 in Food

Chinese food might not be the first thing that spice lovers think about when they’re craving something hot. However, there is plenty of spicy Chinese food out there, and spice… [Continue Reading]

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Hawker Chan — Eating at Singapore’s Cheap Michelin Star Restaurant

by Ivan B on April 7, 2019August 24, 2019 in Food, Travel

Singapore is a crossroads of Asian and international cultures smack dab in the middle of Southeast Asia. Due to its handy location, a melange of new tastes and flavours have… [Continue Reading]

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Restaurants in China: Inspection Notices and What They Really Mean

by Ivan B on November 6, 2018November 12, 2018 in China Life, Food, Guides

If you’ve been living in China for long enough and eat Chinese food on the regular, you have probably seen the restaurant inspection notices with the colourful smiley faces in nearly… [Continue Reading]

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6 Must-Try Xinjiang Food Dishes

by Ivan B on October 17, 2018October 3, 2019 in China Life, Food, Guides

What are the best kinds of Xinjiang food? Xinjiang food comes from Xinjiang, an autonomous region in China’s far northwest that you’ve probably never heard of unless you’ve been to… [Continue Reading]

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5 Must-Try Yunnan Food Dishes

by Ivan B on October 2, 2018October 10, 2018 in China Life, Food

Yunnan food is the best Chinese food you’ve never heard of. How this style of Chinese cuisine has not yet reached the masses is beyond me, but I guess it… [Continue Reading]

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How to use Meituan Waimai to Order Food

by Ivan B on July 22, 2018September 12, 2018 in China Life, Food, Guides

Meituan Waimai is one of China’s major food delivery services. And when I say major, I mean huge… food delivery is a billion dollar business, and you can get food… [Continue Reading]

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Japchae vs. Jajangmyeon vs. Naengmyeon: A Quick Guide to Korean Noodles

by Ivan B on April 19, 2018August 7, 2018 in Food

When you finish reading about Korean noodles, check out my quick guide to Japanese noodles here! The popularity of Korean food has exploded in the past few years. With the… [Continue Reading]

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KFC in China: The CHIZZA

by Ivan B on June 27, 2017February 26, 2018 in China Life, Food

KFC in China has always been a compelling sight for most Western eyes. It is both comforting yet alienating, taking classic, home-style southern American dining fare and somehow nearly completely… [Continue Reading]

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German Sausage Burger at a Chinese McDonald’s

by Ivan B on May 3, 2017July 11, 2017 in China Life, Food

I wiped off drops of freshly fallen rain from the thick lenses of my Ray-Ban glasses as I entered the Xiamen Railway Station to encounter a long line of people… [Continue Reading]

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