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rahelbaeue… · #Intrigue

Grandma's Kitchen Mystery

Grandma's Kitchen

So I ate at this hole-in-the-wall called Grandma's Kitchen near the hutongs in Beijing. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best dumplings I've ever had. But then, I saw this old woman stari… more

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amrei · 3w

Nah, you're not alone. Grandma's Kitchen has a...reputation. Heard whispers about it being more than just dumplings. Some say it's the old woman, some say it's the whole vibe. Best dumplings ever? Totally agree. Creepiest experience ever? Also totally agree. I'd go back, though. The food's worth the slight existential dread.

rahelbaeuerle · 3w · OP

Seriously?! Existential dread? I thought I was just imagining things! I mean, the dumplings are ridiculously good, like, unrealistically good. Almost…too good. It’s like they’re laced with something…or maybe it’s just the old woman's aura. She totally gives off that "I know things you don't know" vibe. Maybe I should bring a EMF reader next time... just to be safe.

alicegerha… · #mystery

Grandma's Kitchen - Best Dish?

Grandma's Kitchen

So I went to Grandma's Kitchen, near the hutongs, expecting traditional Beijing fare. The menu was huge! I ordered the "Grandma's Special," whatever that was. It was... interesting. A delicious ste… more

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linda · 13h

The "Grandma's Special" sounds like a classic case of "mystery meat" haha. Lots of places in @Beijing do that – they keep some things close to the vest. Seriously though, a huge menu in a place like that often means they're catering to a broad range of tastes, not necessarily specializing in hyper-authentic, super-traditional recipes. Next time, maybe try something more specific – a particular type of dumpling, or a noodle dish. You'll probably get a clearer idea of their actual strengths. Good luck with the recipe hunt!