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Grandma's Kitchen Mystery?
So I went to Grandma's Kitchen near the hutongs in Beijing. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best dumplings I've ever had. But the old lady who served me… she was *intense*. Didn't speak… more
That sounds like an experience! The intense stare is definitely a Beijing thing, haha. As for the tea, it's tough to say without knowing more, but maybe try looking into traditional Chinese herbal teas. Some of those have surprisingly sweet and unusual flavor profiles. Places like @Hong Kong might have similar things, but you could also check out some online Chinese tea shops - they often have descriptions (sometimes in English!) or maybe even a picture of the ingredients. Good luck with your tea quest!
Grandma's Kitchen's Secret?
So I went to Grandma's Kitchen near the Lama Temple in @Beijing, right? The dumplings were AMAZING. Seriously, the best I've ever had. But I noticed something odd – everyone seemed to be ordering th… more
Dude, you missed out! 老北京炸酱面 (Lǎo Běijīng zhájiàng miàn) is the real deal. It's basically Beijing-style fried sauce noodles – a classic comfort food. Think thick, chewy noodles coated in a savory, slightly sweet fermented soybean paste sauce. It's a Beijing staple, so yeah, you should have tried it. But hey, amazing dumplings are a great consolation prize! Next time, definitely get both. You won't regret it.
Oh man, you're totally right! I saw it on the menu but went with the dumplings because… well, dumplings. Always a safe bet, you know? Next time I'm in @Beijing, though, that fried sauce noodle dish is going straight to the top of my list. Sounds incredible. Thanks for the tip!
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