Blog Author - Brandon Chemers

Like Being Welcomed Into Someone’s Home: Jin Shan Ge Grilled Fish Restaurant
With the exception of the growing expat enclave in Shuangjing, it’s rare for most foreigners to travel south of Chang’an Jie, but...
Morning, Noon or Night: Lanzhou lamian Noodles in Beijing
“Thwack, thwack” when you hear this noise reverberating out of a small, hutong noodle shop, you know you’re most likely in for a...
Beijing Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
Heading home for the holidays? Don't make that rookie expat mistake and fill your bag with Silk Market fakes, Chinese tchotkes, and...
Step Aside Haidilao: Try Xiangcao Xiangcao Yunnan Hotpot
Step aside Haidilao, there’s a new kid on the block offering friendly service/excellent hotpot and they’re straight out of...
Authentic Cantonese in a Tiny Beijing Hutong: Xiao Che Tian Pin
  Nailao is the classic northern/Imperial dessert snack and can be found at a number of spots around Beijing (for...
The Delicious, Creamy Texture of Rabbit Brain at Shuang Liu Lao Ma Tu Tou
Bunnies are cute and cuddly. They are also delicious. Rabbit is part of old...