Sicily’s complex history has left its mark in architecture, landscapes, culture, and customs, but nowhere is it more evident than in the food. It has been conquered, invaded and settled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs. While Italy has some influence, the foods of Sicily are an eclectic fusion of Arabic, Mediterranean and African …
Persian food has a lot in common with Indian food, but owing to its position on the legendary Silk Road, it shares significant traits with Chinese, Russian, Eastern European and Arabic food as well. Traditional Persian cuisine combines the savory of fresh herbs and spices like saffron, merges it with the sweetness of pomegranate, barberry …
Peruvian cuisine is one of the earliest example of fusion food, evolving over decades as migrants arrived at the port of Callao and assimilated into an increasingly mixed society. Rather than remain culturally segregated, the flavors and techniques from Europe, Africa, and East Asia have blended seamlessly with ancient Peruvian cuisine into something utterly unique. …
Peking roast duck is an ancient dish dating back to Mongolian invaders. Although those raiders may have invented the dish while they roamed across China, the imperial kitchens of the Ming Dynasty refined it during the 1600s into the type of dish served in restaurants today. The Huffington Post ranked Peking duck as one of …
Calling all fans of South Indian cuisine – there is now a restaurant in Mannheim serving traditional dishes from South India and Sri Lanka! SJ South Indian Food opened for business end May 2018. There is an “all-you-can-eat” buffet lunch on weekdays. Guests can order from an à la carte menu from 17:00-22:00 hours daily …
There are many Thai eateries scattered throughout Mannheim, and Natthanicha is one of them. Since opening in June 2015, it has quickly acquired a reputation for cooking up authentic Thai fare. The daily lunch menu is value-for-money – for 8 Euro per person, guests can choose one from 10 made-from-scratch curries and stir-fries (7 Euro …
I love a good bowl of Phở but there is so much more to Vietnamese food than just the noodle soup. Saigon in Mannheim has earned itself a reputation for serving a wide variety of Vietnamese fare (since 1989!), so when a friend and I felt like having a Southeast Asian meal, we decided to …
