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The best provincial cuisines in Beijing are reportedly always where the provincial administrative centers are. If that is true, then Bamin Restaurant, which serves refined Fujian cuisine, is certainly at the right place.
Knead until silky smooth and pliable and keep aside for 30 minutes under a damp cloth. 2. Combine the minced meats in a large bowl and add all the seasoning.Substitute half the minced pork for an equal amount of minced prawns, or shredded dried scallops. 1. Place raw dumplings neatly in a lightly oiled non-stick pan.
When guests arrive from abroad, Cantonese dim sum is almost always on their lists of things to do in Hong Kong.
If you've ever puzzled over the perfect wine for Thai tom yum soup or south Indian fish curry, a book by Asia's only master of wine takes the guess-work out of pairing an essentially Western drink with Oriental food.
Elegant, understated class is how I would describe the décor and atmosphere of the Chinoise story.
Maison Boulud once again proved why it is considered one of the best both in terms of quality and service, at a recent lunch for media, that saw owner Daniel Boulud come down to Beijing to organize this special event.
A reunion dinner is held on New Year's Eve where members of the family, near and far away, get together for the celebration. The venue will usually be in or near the home of the most senior member of the family.
One of my jobs as an editor is to scan the newspapers for headline news, and in these click-happy days of instant access, I am finished with the broadsheets and tabloids from six countries by 9 every morning. They are all bookmarked on my desktop.
Xiang E Qing is a high-end restaurant in Beijing specializing in regional cuisines.
Qutaste, or Quan Pin Mansion, is a high-end restaurant located in a former Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) emperor's former residence.
A meal at Nadaman Japanese Restaurant is a treat for both eye and palate. The eatery offering kaiseki-style fine dining has relocated and opened on the fourth floor of China World Summit Wing, Beijing.
In Hong Kong, most companies have a traditional Spring dinner for their employees, and end the work day early on Lunar New Year's Eve so everyone can go home for the reunion dinner.