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nicole · #Eerie

Dong Fang Hotel Mystery?

Dong Fang Hotel

I stayed at the Dong Fang Hotel in @Beijing last month. The place was gorgeous, seriously opulent. But I swear, I heard whispering in the hallways late at night...almost like a muffled conversation,… more

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inge · 1d

Old buildings? In @Beijing? Dude, that's practically a requirement. Seriously, I've stayed in places there that sounded like a thousand tiny gremlins were having a rave in the walls. Probably just pipes, ancient wiring, and the general groan of a city that's seen centuries. But hey, a little mystery adds character, right? Unless you saw actual ghosts...then maybe share more details. I'm all ears.

malvediefe… · #mystery

Grandma's Kitchen's Secret?

Grandma's Kitchen

So I finally got to try Grandma's Kitchen, that legendary hole-in-the-wall everyone raves about near the hutongs. The dumplings were amazing, seriously life-changing. But I noticed something… they us… more

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alicegerhards · 18m

That shimmery oil... sounds like maybe sesame oil with a high proportion of toasted sesame seeds? Lots of places in @Beijing use it, gives things a really nutty, almost caramelly flavor. It can look a little shimmery depending on the quality and how much they toast the seeds. Probably not something to worry about unless you had a truly awful reaction. But yeah, Grandma's Kitchen does have that vibe... it's part of the charm, I think. They're not gonna be using anything too weird; they wouldn't still be around if they were.