Made in China: Le Fromager de Pékin

Monsieur Baozi started a new series of articles entitled “Made in China“.The Idea? Highlighting products that are 100% Chinese crafted, because we believe there is so much to talk about.This 2nd episode is sponsored by “Le Fromager de Pékin“, a true cheese fanatic who for more than 10 years has been gradually building his identity as a “cheese maker in China” Whether you are looking for … Continue reading Made in China: Le Fromager de Pékin

High-end pastry shop @Cake Crush Ningbo

Where:Cake Crush – 蛋糕爆炸 (月湖店)Zhenming Road 103, Ningbo 镇明路103号, 宁波(月湖盛园对面)Ⓜ️ Chenghuangmiao (2)💵 +/- 100¥ per pers In China, we can find a high technical level in the french pastry and bakery industry, even outside of Shanghai. Of course, you can also find a wide quantity of shops very unorthodox. Cake Crush is the kind of shops that reminds me how determination, vision, funding and a … Continue reading High-end pastry shop @Cake Crush Ningbo

Made in China #1: Crimson Pangolin Craft Gin workshop

Monsieur baozi begins a new series of articles entitled “Made in China“. The first episode is sponsored by Crimson Pangolin, a Chinese craft Gin Brand, whom I want to thank here for their trust in my channel.The idea? Highlighting products that are 100% Chinese because I believe there is so much to talk about!Whether you are looking for an original gift, or just in the mood … Continue reading Made in China #1: Crimson Pangolin Craft Gin workshop

太二酸菜鱼 – Tai Er, Sauerkraut and Fish

Where:Tai Er, Chinese sauerkraut fish – 太二,酸菜鱼Raffles city shopping mall, DaQing south road 99, 3rd floor, NINGBO – 大庆南路99号来福士广场L4层24-26号,宁波(Pinned on Monsieur Baozi Map)Ⓜ️ Waitan Bridge (2)💵 +/- 200¥ for two (I don’t recommend going alone)http://www.taieryu.com A few days ago, I discovered a restaurant two minutes from my home. In fact, my wife told me about it at least 6 months ago, but for several reasons, … Continue reading 太二酸菜鱼 – Tai Er, Sauerkraut and Fish

My life in China as a foreigner: Online groceries

China is a country that has seen an extraordinary number of online businesses coming out, over the past few years. Few areas are spared, and the tragic consequences of the recent coronavirus have only exacerbated this increase.Shopping online, in particular, is one of those things I’ve gotten used to living here. Armies of delivery drivers crisscross cities to transport things from point A to point … Continue reading My life in China as a foreigner: Online groceries

Cantonese Brunch @ Lei Garden, Ningbo

Where:Lei garden – 利苑No. 358-362 HeYuan Road, Yinzhou District, Ningbo – 民安东路国际金融中心E栋1座2楼 (Pinned on Monsieur Baozi Map)Ⓜ️ Haiyan North road (1)💵 +/- 140¥ / pers for brunch. Double for dinner.https://www.leigarden.hk Lei Garden is a Cantonese restaurant chain from Hong Kong. The group owns 24 restaurants in Mainland-China, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore, among which 5 own a Michelin star.Lucky: Ningbo is one of the 5 cities where the group has … Continue reading Cantonese Brunch @ Lei Garden, Ningbo

3-My life in China as a foreigner: Is the language/culture barrier difficult?

[Reminder]This is the third episode of a series I will frequently update, in order to share my ongoing experience and try to answer some of these questions:What is a Tier 2 city and how is it to live in one of them? Answered hereHow is it like to live in China as a foreigner / a French citizen? Answered hereDoes China still have the power … Continue reading 3-My life in China as a foreigner: Is the language/culture barrier difficult?

Shanghainese coffee culture @ SeeSaw, Huaihai middle road Shanghai

Where:755 Huaihai middle road, Shanghai (pinned on Monsieur Baozi Map)Ⓜ️ Huaihai middle road💵 32¥ for a Flat-White SeeSaw is one of the most iconic coffee shops in Shanghai. The story began in 2012 with its founder from the city of Yiwu (in the neighbouring province of Zhejiang) and his first shop in the Yuyuan Road in Shanghai. The following story is a succession of openings … Continue reading Shanghainese coffee culture @ SeeSaw, Huaihai middle road Shanghai

2-My life in China as a foreigner: Can you still succeed in China?

[Reminder]This is the second episode of a series I will frequently update, in order to share my ongoing experience and try to answer some of these questions:What is a Tier 2 city and how is it to live in one of them? Answered hereHow is it like to live in China as a foreigner / a French citizen? Answered hereDoes China still have the power … Continue reading 2-My life in China as a foreigner: Can you still succeed in China?

Juicy burger @ Shake Shack Xintiandi

Where:181 Taicang Road, Xintiandi, Shanghai (pinned on Monsieur Baozi Map)Ⓜ️ South Huangpi Road💵 100¥/Pers I had to try Shake Shack, the popular New York burger brand, for a long time. Present in fifteen countries including the USA, Shake Shack made a sensational entrance into the Chinese market in early 2019 with a well-established conquest plan. The brand starts in Shanghai, China’s most modern and open … Continue reading Juicy burger @ Shake Shack Xintiandi