Traditional breakfast hotspots in Shanghai

Shanghai locals have a deep love for traditional Chinese breakfast. Whether it's Cantonese-style, Huaiyang-style, or Shanghai-style, starting the day with a pot of tea and some pastries is simply deli...

Holiday Hangouts: Encountering Beijing in Time-Honored Brands

In addition to splendid tourist attractions, Beijing is also known for its delicious food. During the National Day holiday, we have created a guide covering time-honored brands and restaurants serving...

Ready to feast on hairy crabs and other local autumn delicacies?

Yesterday was Autumn Equinox, which signals the coming of crisp days. For Suzhou people, it also means a wide range of autumn delicacies are becoming available....

Curries of Asia: A Flavorful Journey

A testament to the diversity and richness of Asian cuisine, curries have captivated taste buds worldwide with their complex flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse textures....

Cila: A Modern, Spice-Forward Northwest China Bistro

A play on the onomatopoeic word for sizzling oil-splash (嗞啦 zi la), Shanghai’s first contemporary Northwestern China bistro Cila – or Zila (恣辣) in Chinese, meaning ‘indulge in spice’ – opened earlier ...

Where to Eat in Beijing: International Cuisines(II)

Thai cuisine is known for its balance of sour, spicy, salty, sweet, and bitter flavors, with seafood, fresh fruits, and vegetables....

Where to Eat in Beijing: International Cuisines

Japanese cuisine embraces the freshness and natural quality of ingredients, using produce and methods with each new season.Korean cuisine is famous for its spicy flavors....

Discover Shanghai's most stunning rooftop cafes

As summer winds down, there's no better way to savor the season than by exploring Shanghai's most picturesque rooftop cafes. Whether you're a coffee lover, a social butterfly, or simply looking for a ...

Get a Taste of Africa at These Beijing Restaurants

Beijing is playing host to African nations this week with the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in full swing. We here at the Beijinger normally don’t write much about geo...

To Try List: New Dastaan Branch, Vegan Dishes @ Las Musas & More

Our To Try List covers new restaurants, dining deals, drinks discounts, guest shifts, pop-ups, and more foodie happenings in Beijing....