Blog Author - Josh Ong

Table Top: Shanghai's Mesa & Manifesto Restaurant and Bar Combo Comes North
  They say that Mesa & Manifesto was quite the spot on the Shanghai scene until they closed up shop last year. Shanghai's loss has ended up being...
When the Fans Hit the Sh*t: Beijing's Poop-Themed Restaurant
  Eating at House of Poo Poo, Beijing's toilet-themed restaurant, takes an iron stomach. It's not just that the food itself is bad, but rather that...
Mega-Bite: Watch the English Version of CCTV's "A Bite of China" Show
The "A Bite of China" Chinese documentary series took the country by storm earlier this...
One "Mor" Thing: Morton's The Steakhouse Opens Up on Jinbao Jie
Things are going to get a little more meaty around here, now that American fine-dining chain Morton's of Chicago has opened its first steakhouse in...
Fish Frenzy: Hagaki at East Beijing
  We've been working our way through the restaurants at Swire's EAST Beijing hotel since it opened up a couple months ago. We had a few great meals...
Pumpkin vs. Pumpkin: A Battle Between Savory and Sweet
  In the orange corner, we have savory pumpkin, harbinger of autumn with its earthy, serious flavors. Whether smoky from roasting or melty in a soup...
Mango Delight: Hong Kong Desserts from Hui Lau Shan
  When I visit Hong Kong, it seems like almost every street corner has a Hui Lau Shan mango dessert  location. The brand has made its way up to...