Jiajia Soup Dumplings / Jia Jia Tang Bao Huanghe Road Branch 佳家汤包(黄河路店) (What to expect) – Best Crab Xiaolongbao in Shanghai

I first wrote about this place back in 2018, but this post serves as an update on their new location. From what I can tell, they've moved to a bigger store since my last visit years ago. We didn't use the metro much on this trip and mostly took cabs (via DiDi), so we could … Continue reading Jiajia Soup Dumplings / Jia Jia Tang Bao Huanghe Road Branch 佳家汤包(黄河路店) (What to expect) – Best Crab Xiaolongbao in Shanghai

Shanghai : Where to stay (Shanghai Zighouse Homestay – People’s Square Branch 上海Zighouse民宿 – 人民广场店))

I had to rebook our hotel at the last minute because the original one I booked for the four of us was SO HORRIBLE. I accidentally (or thankfully) stumbled upon a video review of the place a few weeks before our trip. When I booked it, I couldn't find any decent reviews and thought it … Continue reading Shanghai : Where to stay (Shanghai Zighouse Homestay – People’s Square Branch 上海Zighouse民宿 – 人民广场店))

Solsot Myeongdong (솔솥 명동점) (How to go, what to expect)

Solsot is one of my friend's favorite restaurants, and she really wanted us to try it! I had been seeing Solsot on my feed for a while, but there were mixed reviews, so I kept putting it off. There are a lot of Solsot branches scattered across Seoul, so you can choose the one nearest … Continue reading Solsot Myeongdong (솔솥 명동점) (How to go, what to expect)

NYUNYU Wholesale Dongdaemeun (뉴뉴 동대문점) and MIMILINE Dongdaemeun (미미라인 동대문점) (How to go, what to expect)

We were 50/50 about going here, but we said, “You know what, we should maximize our short trip,” especially since the place closes at 5 AM! NYUNYU Wholesale Dongdaemun and MIMILINE Dongdaemeun are located right beside each other, so you can easily visit both at the same time. They are also near APM, a popular … Continue reading NYUNYU Wholesale Dongdaemeun (뉴뉴 동대문점) and MIMILINE Dongdaemeun (미미라인 동대문점) (How to go, what to expect)