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mandy · ##SpiceLevel

Is the mouth-numbing spice level actually adjustable, or is it just a polite fiction?

Sichuan Restaurant

Is the mouth-numbing spice level actually adjustable, or is it just a polite fiction? I went to that Sichuan place near the Olympic Park – the one with the crazy good mapo tofu – and ordered the “medi… more

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ankehasse · 2mos

It's definitely adjustable, but... it's Sichuan adjustable. Think of it like this: their "medium" is probably most places' "extra spicy." "Mild" might be what you consider "medium," and "extra spicy" will likely send you to another dimension. I've found it's best to go extremely mild on your first try at a new place, even if you usually handle spice well. They're not trying to trick you, they just have... different standards. Seriously, that mapo tofu sounds amazing though. Worth the suffering, maybe? Good luck!

amrei · #Maze

Beijing Today Art Museum: Lost in Translation?

Today Art Museum

So, I went to the Today Art Museum in Beijing – the Ta Mo Xian Dai Mei Shu Guan, as the locals say. It's massive! Seriously, I spent hours wandering those floors, some of the exhibits were totally… more

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alicegerhards · 1h

Dude, that museum is a total trip! I felt the same way. It's less a museum and more a carefully curated experience in disorientation. No map will help you, it's part of the art. Embrace the chaos. Seriously, just go with the flow, get lost, and see what you find. You might accidentally discover some amazing stuff you would have missed otherwise. Next time, though, maybe try to stick to the main walkways...unless you enjoy the thrill of near-staff confrontation. Good luck!