Riding this thread to share with everyone a unique taste many residing in Yunnan most likely haven't tried before. And best part is the entire meal is FREE for those who follow the restaurant's official WeChat account prior to October 31. Register to enter the one day free lunch/dinner promotion.
The restaurant is called "吃饭皇帝大" (my own translation: A feast surpassing that of the emperor's).
They feature local flavours of Hunan Province's Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (湘西土家族苗族自治州).
Dishes and tastes are pleasantly different. For example, individual leaf covered clay pot vessels are used to bake some form of marinated meat stew. Before serving, ethnic folk chanting and drumming of pot takes place. The clay is then cracked open, unleashing the aromatic flavors. Yes, the routine is for show and somewhat gimmicky, but the taste is superb. Also, their broiled fish are stuffed with glutinous rice like ones wrapped in banana leaves, or 粽子. Kind of like stuffed turkey but for fish. An ineffable, gastronomic blend which I highly recommend ordering.
The restaurant decor and waiters' attire, including the wooden plates and bowls heighten the Xiangxi Tujia locality vibe, but accented with a fancy tone as required by Golden Eagle Shopping Centre.
I've dined here for their 90% off grand opening a month or two back. The food and atmosphere was fantastic. This time it's on the house. Too bad I won't be around then.
Btw, in the next several days most restaurants (excluding Haidilao Hotpot) at Golden Eagle will participate in the 59 for 100 deal, so look for that as well.
吃饭皇帝大 is located on the 6th floor of Golden Eagle Shopping Center B Building (青年路418号金鹰购物中心B座6楼).
When it comes to necessity sustenance like rice or veggie/peanut cooking oil promotions, Chinese senior shoppers can go berserk. Perhaps even non-necessity sesame oil (芝麻油) for their Chongqing hotpot condiments.
If a limited supply are given away, an innate survival fight or flight switch is turned on. The only flight is towards the cashier. Engage with caution as grannies turn Hulk green. They'd be battling denture and nails without mercy, putting Draymond Green and Chow Yun-fat to shame with their flying tiger elbows hidden dragon knees. Don't underestimate a mob of elders because of age. I've been pushed around by them on numerous occasions. Though less agile, they have experience on their side.
Imported lobsters are luxury goods that may or may not be on their radar. So hopefully no stampede this weekend, nor tragic collateral demise of young exapts from running of the laotou bulls.
Kind of like in Chongqing, hotpots there are just called hotpot. But elsewhere they are refered to as Chongqing Hotpot. Same with Sichuan restaurants respectively.
The Boston lobsters at Hema are on average .4 to .5 kg. A few are super massive, over 2kg imo, sold for 999rmb a pop. They prepare them by steaming not baked. Garlic and prepared sauce applied afterwards prior to serving. Four other preparation methods would vary. Whether from your hometown Boston or Maine, they are truly delicious.
Btw, only first 100 lobsters are free. Entire half kg lobsters mind you. So expect early queuing. 16cny for preparation fee.
In two days, on the 26th, another Hema Supermarket by Alibaba will hold another grand opening. This time at Joy City Shopping Center on 环城南路168号 across from Panlong River.
The supermarket itself will be ~6,000sqm. Massive. 5 times the size of that ice skating rink.
Imorted Boston lobsters (super delicious and my hands down favorite) will be free! 鲍鱼 or abalone will be on sale for 一块.
Discounted crayfish too, among other fresh seafood.
So don't miss out this Saturday. I'm guessing it will be jamed pack, unless you arrive early in the morning.
Exceptions excluded, I speculate younger generations on average harbour more tolerance toward bi/homosexuality than do their more senior peers.
Likewise, I suspect laws that do not favor nor protect gay couples in China are voiced by more senior members of the Central Committee, less so by their younger technocrat peers.
For the majority of Chinese parents in their early forties and under, their children may not have yet reached the marriage discussion age. Perhaps a topic more relevant for parents beyond late forties to early fifties given trend of postponed wedlocks.
Maybe Chinese parents in this age group can chime me on this issue.
Honest communication is probably the best way forward between straight parents and their LGBTQ+ kids. Though I stand to be corrected.
This year alone, I know of four Kunming individuals in their late twenties who arranged fake marriages with their LGBT circles to placate their unsuspecting parents whose always yearning for traditional matchmaking (相亲) for their aging adult kids.
This is filial piety to a fault. And for parents, caring too much about face (面子) among their middle-aged gossip circles.
But at least in this scenario of mutual agreement between newlyweds, both parties are cognizant of each other's true sexual orientation as opposed to deceiving a wife or groom into a lifetime of fake matrimony. Spousal deception of this magnitude has been quite common as well in Yunnan. Very tragic imo.
In the end, the best way to go ought to be honesty and acceptance between respective children and their parents.
Probably easier said than done under current cultural norm for "boomers" and older generation.
Robert evaded the question how he truly felt about KM, nor discussed the meaty issues presented.
From eye test alone, LGBTQ scene seems to be continuing blossoming among Kunming youth scene within last decade, but particularly more so in neighboring province and city of Guiyang. Although still not embraced by majority of conservative elders here, nor by law.
Btw, San Diego State was among the top 10 party schools in USA. Black Beach being the famous nude gay beach there. Miss school?
Scroll down Weibo timeline photos to get a rough idea of Kunming Botanical Gardens and above-mentioned changing foliage by timestamps in reverse chronological order from most recent:
The Kunming Botanical Gardens (昆明植物园) is worth a visit when Autumn red & yellow foilages reach full vibrancy around November 11-15. A beautiful spectacle on the inclined slope near the North gate entrance path.
Endulge in morning/afternoon picnic beneath the colorful trees. The park also allows tents. A bit too late for fall leaves right now, so mark your calendars for next year.
Transportation is simple:
Take subway line 2 (blue) to northermost, penultimate terminal station called Longtou Jie station (龙头街站). Walk out B exit and a bus station sits outside. Take buses
9, 249, or 79 toward 植物园 (botanical garden). Conveniently get off in front of park's North gate.
Entrance fee is 9 yuan on Meituan, 10 at the door. Free for elders. Close around 17:00?
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Interview: Robert Steinberger
Posted byExceptions excluded, I speculate younger generations on average harbour more tolerance toward bi/homosexuality than do their more senior peers.
Likewise, I suspect laws that do not favor nor protect gay couples in China are voiced by more senior members of the Central Committee, less so by their younger technocrat peers.
For the majority of Chinese parents in their early forties and under, their children may not have yet reached the marriage discussion age. Perhaps a topic more relevant for parents beyond late forties to early fifties given trend of postponed wedlocks.
Maybe Chinese parents in this age group can chime me on this issue.
Honest communication is probably the best way forward between straight parents and their LGBTQ+ kids. Though I stand to be corrected.
Interview: Robert Steinberger
Posted byThis year alone, I know of four Kunming individuals in their late twenties who arranged fake marriages with their LGBT circles to placate their unsuspecting parents whose always yearning for traditional matchmaking (相亲) for their aging adult kids.
This is filial piety to a fault. And for parents, caring too much about face (面子) among their middle-aged gossip circles.
But at least in this scenario of mutual agreement between newlyweds, both parties are cognizant of each other's true sexual orientation as opposed to deceiving a wife or groom into a lifetime of fake matrimony. Spousal deception of this magnitude has been quite common as well in Yunnan. Very tragic imo.
In the end, the best way to go ought to be honesty and acceptance between respective children and their parents.
Probably easier said than done under current cultural norm for "boomers" and older generation.
Interview: Robert Steinberger
Posted byGood interview.
Robert evaded the question how he truly felt about KM, nor discussed the meaty issues presented.
From eye test alone, LGBTQ scene seems to be continuing blossoming among Kunming youth scene within last decade, but particularly more so in neighboring province and city of Guiyang. Although still not embraced by majority of conservative elders here, nor by law.
Btw, San Diego State was among the top 10 party schools in USA. Black Beach being the famous nude gay beach there. Miss school?
Kunming park guide
Posted byScroll down Weibo timeline photos to get a rough idea of Kunming Botanical Gardens and above-mentioned changing foliage by timestamps in reverse chronological order from most recent:
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The ubiquitous Chinese selfies may be annoying to some, but they can be our eyes & ears.
Kunming park guide
Posted byThe Kunming Botanical Gardens (昆明植物园) is worth a visit when Autumn red & yellow foilages reach full vibrancy around November 11-15. A beautiful spectacle on the inclined slope near the North gate entrance path.
Endulge in morning/afternoon picnic beneath the colorful trees. The park also allows tents. A bit too late for fall leaves right now, so mark your calendars for next year.
Transportation is simple:
Take subway line 2 (blue) to northermost, penultimate terminal station called Longtou Jie station (龙头街站). Walk out B exit and a bus station sits outside. Take buses
9, 249, or 79 toward 植物园 (botanical garden). Conveniently get off in front of park's North gate.
Entrance fee is 9 yuan on Meituan, 10 at the door. Free for elders. Close around 17:00?