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Hey guys
I’m attending at the moment a cooking class at “Sichuan Higher Institute of Cuisine” for this and the next week. I will be staying a bit longer in Chengdu afterwards as well and would love to meet new people from around here!
Maybe first a short introduction: I’m Mike, 23 y/o and from Switzerland. I’m a chef and that’s why I’m attending the cooking class 😉 Therefore I’m interested in cooking, food in common, meeting new people, having nice chats and also going out!
Would be great to meet some of you during my time here!
Cheers Mike
If someone let me use their kitchen I have nothing against cooking for you guys =) But I would prefer to cook some Western food though^^ Atm I’m still struggling a bit with Chinese cuisine.. Might be better in a weeks time though^^
Hey Mike!
I would say welcome but I’m pretty new here too. 🙂
How are you liking it at the institute? I’m considering signing up for a private class as I don’t have much time left in Chengdu for a proper course.
Hey Lisa
so, we seem to be two newbies then 😉
I like being at the institute. I’m now in a class with chefs frome the police and army. For me it’s just a bit hard as I don’t speak a single word Chinese^^ but luckily the school provided a guide and he is translating almost everything for me 😉
Well, normally I think you have to stay at least two weeks at the institute. But if you want I can ask my guide (he is also a teacher at the institute) if he could arrange something for you. Maybe you could even join my cooking class for a week?
Anyway, maybe we can catch up for a drink on the weekend or so to share some experiences 😉
Hey Mike, welcome to the Du!
I have both kitchen and large appetite, please advise!
I’m pretty positive I could rustle up a few hungry bodies for you to dazzle with your cooking. I often cook for friends, and every so often someone will come and cook for me too.
Give me a shout.
Yes to supper club! I’m also building up a list of restaurants I want to try out before I leave (incl. Family Yu’s Kitchen, basically all the ones that are highly recommended on Dianping.com), if anyone would care to join me, you’re more than welcome. 🙂
Not too sure about baijiu though. 😛 It probably is the only Chinese alcoholic beverage that goes with all Chinese food (or none, rather). Blegh.
Quote:Check that place out. You gotta have baijiu with that meal, though.Apparently one dish is a glorified excuse to keep drinking. Very clever. I have to check this place out!
@Brendan: Thanks! It’s great to be back in Du. Was shortly here last October already^^ Would love to cook for you and some friends! Unfortunately they just told me today that I have classes on the weekend as well… Maybe I can take Saturday off though. But anyway from Friday 25th I should be staying in a hostel somewhere in Du (any recommendations?^^) and from then I’m happy to cook for you guys!
@Lisa: Family Yu’s Kitchen is also on my to-do list =) When do you wanna go?^^ I have quite bad memories about baijiu but I think one or two are still ok 😉 btw: I asked my “guide” here at the institute about the private cooking class. You are more than welcome! See also PM 😉
As I like to suggest thing I would say the following:
25.1 Family Yu’s Kitchen (what do you think Lisa?^)
26.1 Cooking at Brendan’s home (if that suits you of course!)
Quote:But anyway from Friday 25th I should be staying in a hostel somewhere in Du (any recommendations?^^)This is not a comprehensive list but these are the three that I think are the best hostels in Chengdu: Hostels on Chengdu Places
I’m away myself this weekend Mike, I’ll be heading to Xiling/Huashuiwan to chill out and enjoy the Hot Springs.
26th might work, I’ll confirm with you after the weekend by PM to get the ball rolling. Look forward to having you rustle something up.
Quote:@Lisa: Family Yu’s Kitchen is also on my to-do list =) When do you wanna go?^^ I have quite bad memories about baijiu but I think one or two are still ok 😉 btw: I asked my “guide” here at the institute about the private cooking class. You are more than welcome! See also PM 😉As I like to suggest thing I would say the following:
25.1 Family Yu’s Kitchen (what do you think Lisa?^)
I’m totally up for it! Thanks so much for your message, I’ll give the instructor a call. 🙂
Also if you love Sichuan noodles, there’s this wonderful place that I’ve been going to for about 16 years – no joke. It still hasn’t changed and the flavour is brilliant.
Quote:Also if you love Sichuan noodles, there’s this wonderful place that I’ve been going to for about 16 years – no joke. It still hasn’t changed and the flavour is brilliant.16 years is quite a while – where is this noodle place?
Quote:16 years is quite a while – where is this noodle place?Yup! It’s on the intersection of Yangshijie and Dongchenggenjie I think, called 大众面. I used to live around there. It’s a great local place and the prices are very reasonable. Perhaps part of the appeal is the nostalgia; you guys’ll have to try it out and let me know if my recommendation is justified!
Quote:Yup! It’s on the intersection of Yangshijie and Dongchenggenjie I think, called 大众面.It sounds kind of like the cafeteria at a Volkswagen dealership. Anyway, I looked for it on Dianping but I don’t think any of these are the restaurant that you’re talking about. Correct me if I’m wrong. I’d like to check the place out, it doesn’t seem like many restaurants are 16 years old here.
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