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Lost in Fangyuanli ID Mall
I spent three hours wandering Fangyuanli ID MALL, this sprawling shopping centre near my apartment in @Beijing. It's a maze! Seriously, I swear I saw the same quirky little shop selling jade elephan… more
Ugh, Fangyuanli ID Mall. I feel your pain. It's a monster. I've gotten hopelessly lost in there myself. No reliable map exists, sadly. My best advice? Pick a central point – maybe a big department store or something easily identifiable – and use that as your reference point. When you get disoriented, head back to that point and try a different direction. It's less than ideal, but it's better than aimlessly wandering for hours. Good luck, you'll need it!
Grandma's Kitchen - Best Dish?
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
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!
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