Travel bites

ElectroBoi

Nov 9, 20181 min read

PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 11 - Dumplings, Bao & other Shanghai Snacks

the colourful, wonderful world of BAO SHANGHAI FRIED PORK MINI BUNS TANG BAO are soup filled steamed dumplings. They are bigger versions...

ElectroBoi

Nov 8, 20182 min read

PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 10 - San Ma Lu review 413 Hankou Rd, Huangpu district

Our last night in #Shanghai #China and my friend and I were treated to an outstanding meal at San Ma Lu. What made it even more memorable...

ElectroBoi

Nov 5, 20181 min read

PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 9 - Xian De Lai review 46 South Yunnan Rd, Huangpu district

Chop rice cake or Pai Gu Nian Gao is a Shanghai staple that is well known amongst the locals here. One of the most famous places to eat...

ElectroBoi

Nov 3, 20182 min read

PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 8 - Hairy Crab review @ Cheng Long Hang - 216 Jiujiang Rd, Huangpu

the famous HAIRY CRAB served in the traditional style steamed 3 small COLD APPETISERS - including 1) a pork luncheon style meat with...

ElectroBoi

Nov 1, 20181 min read

PART THREE - SHANGHAI - Chapter 7 - Zhujiajiao water town

Just under an hour from #Shanghai #China is the ancient water town of #Zhujiajiao. Known for its picturesque waterways, famous bridges...

ElectroBoi

Oct 30, 20182 min read

PART TWO - XI'AN Chapter 6 - Biang Biang & Liang Pi noodle review

I couldn't end this section on #Xian #China without mentioning Shaanxi province's two most famous noodle dishes. Biang Biang and Liang...

ElectroBoi

Oct 27, 20181 min read

PART TWO - XI'AN Chapter 5 - Zuichangan Restaurant Review 56 Shuyuanmen St, Beilin District

I had some really amazing street food in #Xian #China and I found their restaurant scene to be just as good. One of the best dinners I...

ElectroBoi

Oct 25, 20181 min read

PART TWO - XI'AN Chapter 4 - Xi'an Street Food @ the Muslim Market

#Xian #China home of the Terracotta Warriors has one of the best street food scenes in the world. Here is a glimpse into what treats you...

ElectroBoi

Oct 17, 20182 min read

PART ONE - BEIJING Chapter 3 - Beijing Hot Pot - Dong Lai Shun Review

When in Beijing you really need to try a #Beijing style hot pot. One of the most famous restaurants that serve this is Dong Lai Shun...

ElectroBoi

Oct 13, 20181 min read

PART ONE - BEIJING Chapter 2 - Beijing Street Food @ Wangfujing Snack Street & Qianmen

Wangfujing Snack Street #Beijing #China and the historic alleyways of Qianmen are two of Beijing's most popular places to sample its...

ElectroBoi

Oct 9, 20185 min read

PART ONE - BEIJING Chapter 1 - Peking Duck Showdown

In this 5 part series, I travel through China tasting along the way the local delights of some of its most influential food cities. My...

ElectroBoi

Apr 1, 20172 min read

ICHIRAN RAMEN B1F, 13-7 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Imagine walking down a staircase which leads to a corridor that branches out to a series of rooms. The room on the left contains a...

ElectroBoi

Mar 28, 20172 min read

DEPACHIKA - Department Store Food Halls, Japan

No trip to Japan is complete without a visit to a japanese department store food hall. Often located in the basement level, these...

ElectroBoi

Mar 25, 20171 min read

COCO ICHIBANYA CURRY REVIEW Tokyo, Japan

I love japanese curry and I particularly adore japanese curry chain, Coco Ichibanya. When I was in Tokyo I must have eaten there a few...

ElectroBoi

Mar 22, 20172 min read

MIZUNO REVIEW 1-4-15 Dotonbori, Chuo-Ku, Osaka-Shi, Osaka, Japan

Located in the Dotonbori district of Osaka, #MichelinStar rated restaurant Mizuno specializes in serving up a delicious selection of...