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What People Actually Eat, and Why
Regional dishes, neighbourhood restaurants, market finds, and the history and habits behind them. Written from real meals — what locals order, where to find it, and what makes a dish taste the way it does.
Currently tasting our way through Liuzhou, Guangxi
From the table & the street
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Beyond Luosifen: What Liuzhou Locals Actually Order for a Big Meal
Read story: Beyond Luosifen: What Liuzhou Locals Actually Order for a Big MealLocals rarely stop at luosifen. Over two real meals we ate duck-foot hot pot, a full Guangxi-style spread at Gui Xiao Chu, and the street-corner sweet soups that follow a big dinner.
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Liuzhou Luosifen: The Bowl That Took Us Back to 18
Read story: Liuzhou Luosifen: The Bowl That Took Us Back to 18Liuzhou smells like luosifen before you even find a bowl. This firsthand guide covers what is in it, how to order at Pingjie, which toppings are worth adding, and why eating it with friends…
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