Blondie in China — Food Creator on YouTube
@BlondieinChina — Shanghai, China — 582K subscribers
Hey! I'm Amy from Australia! I've been travelling around China on and off for the last 10 years now. I'm here to share some of my crazy adventures, eat some yummy food, and spread positive vibes :) xx
Restaurant Reviews by Blondie in China
China's Most Northern Hot Pot Restaurant
Beihong Village (Bei Hong Cun), Mohe, China — Chinese (Dongbei/Hot Pot)
The reviewer visited China's most northern hot pot restaurant located in Beihong Village near the Russian border. The establishment features a traditional copper hot pot with an unconventional water base infused with dried shrimp and sauerkraut, offering a unique regional twist on the classic dish. The experience captured the essence of hot pot's convenience and local ingredients available in this remote northern village.
Dongbei Big Portion Restaurant
Dongbei region, China, China — Chinese (Dongbei/Northeast)
The reviewer visited a Chinese restaurant famous for extremely large portion sizes and iconic Dongbei dishes. They found the food delicious, particularly praising the traditional winter stew and braised pork bones, though the dumpling skin was slightly thicker than ideal. The massive portions required multiple people to help finish even a few dishes.
Local street vendor (Douha fan shop)
Fing, China, China — Chinese (Sichuan/Regional Chinese)
The influencer visits a local street vendor in Fing, China specializing in douha fan (tofu pudding rice). They learn the proper way to eat it from locals - coating soft tofu in a smoky, spicy chili oil sauce infused with pickled mustard root, then mixing with rice for an incredibly flavorful dish.
Wuhan Street Food Market
Wuhan, China — Chinese, Wuhan street food
A vibrant exploration of Wuhan's famous peppery cuisine, where pepper is not optional but essential. The reviewer experiences iconic breakfast dishes like seuang and massive shamai, discovering how the intense pepper flavor profile defines Wuhan's unique food culture and becomes addictive once you're accustomed to it.
Local Southern Thai Restaurant on Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand — Southern Thai
Amy discovers an authentic local Southern Thai restaurant off the tourist strip in Koh Samui that serves dishes from a daily rotating menu of prepared curries and vegetables. The dry curry and yellow sour curry showcase intense, concentrated flavors far removed from typical tourist-friendly pad Thai, with herbaceous notes, umami depth, and perfectly balanced acidity that left her amazed at how different real Southern Thai cuisine tastes.
Traditional Hang Wine Bar
Northeast China, China — Chinese pub food and traditional hang wine
This 30-year-old neighborhood pub in northeast China specializes in hang wine, a traditional Chinese alcohol with over 3,000 years of history, served hot with bar snacks. The reviewer enjoyed authentic homemade stinky tofu, marinated bamboo shoots, and the warming experience of heated yellow wine infused with ginger and goji berries, creating an unforgettable pub experience.
KFC
Not specified, China — Fast Food / Chinese
The reviewer explores KFC's exclusive late night menu in China available after 8 p.m., featuring localized items like barbecue chicken skeleton, chicken breast skewers, and fried mushrooms. The menu successfully combines traditional northeast China street food with KFC's signature flavors, creating surprisingly effective fusion dishes that work well as late night snacks.
Honki Curry Noodles
Singapore, Singapore — Asian - Curry Noodles
The reviewer discovered Honki Curry Noodles at Hong Lima Center in Singapore and praised its incredible curry and coconut-forward flavor profile. Despite a 30-minute queue, the dish's amazing taste makes it worth the wait as part of an ideal lunch itinerary.
Jingzhou Shashi Women's Street Chuan Chuan Mala Tang
Jingzhou, China — Chinese Regional (Hubei)
Jingzhou Shashi Women's Street Chuan Chuan Mala Tang offers a unique communal-style malatang experience where diners sit around a bench and select ingredients from a large shared pot. The broth is flavorful and spicy with offerings like fish balls, mung bean balls, and tofu tubes, delivering an intense and memorable dining experience that reminded the reviewer of similar spicy dishes from neighboring Jiangxi Province.
Quen Market
Wuhan, China — Chinese, Wuhan Noodles
The reviewer discovers Wuhan's local secret for enjoying the famous hot dry noodles by ordering them wet instead, using wide chewy potato starch noodles. This variation maintains all the classic flavors of sesame sauce, garlic, and pickles while adding crucial moisture, making the dish easier and more enjoyable to eat.
Ya Kun Kaya Toast
Singapore, Singapore — Singaporean
The reviewer visits the original OG kaya butter toast establishment in Singapore that has been operating since the 70s. They enjoy the traditional preparation methods, including charcoal-toasted bread with kaya jam and butter, paired with strong local kopi coffee and runny eggs. While the steamed version was interesting, the toasted version with its crispy texture was the clear winner.
Sheng Tang (Raw Scalding Hot Pot)
Wuhan, China — Chinese - Wuhan
The video features multiple food establishments in Wuhan, with the primary focus on Sheng Tang, a specialty hot pot restaurant in Hankou known for its raw scalding cooking method. The reviewer praises the authentic experience, fresh ingredients, and excellent value for money, showcasing various dishes including tender meat, rice noodles, and traditional local preparations that highlight Wuhan's diverse evening food scene beyond its famous breakfast culture.
Bangkok Chinatown Street Food (Multiple Vendors)
Bangkok, Thailand — Thai Street Food
A delightful food adventure through Bangkok's Chinatown featuring multiple street food stops, each showcasing Thailand's exceptional pork preparations and vibrant flavors. The reviewer enjoyed classic breakfast guab soup, lunch curry rice dishes, refreshing pink milk, and evening curries, all highlighting the impeccable quality of Thai ingredients and cooking techniques.
Malatang Restaurant in Chong
Chongqing, China — Chinese - Malatang
The reviewer tries a new 'cement' malatang made with black sesame instead of the traditional white sesame at their favorite northeast China restaurant. Despite initial skepticism about it being a gimmick, the dish delivers excellent taste with its thick, creamy, nutty sauce and perfectly chewy noodles loaded with vegetables.
Hawker center (multiple stalls)
Singapore, Singapore — Singaporean hawker center (Chinese roasted meats, Hainanese chicken, hokkien mee, barbecue)
A vibrant tour through Singapore's hawker center led by competitive eater Zermit Neo, showcasing his top three favorite food spots. The review highlights exceptional roasted meats, perfectly executed Hainanese chicken rice, aromatic hokkien mee, and show-stopping dino ribs that are impossibly tender. Every dish demonstrates Singapore's competitive food scene delivering consistently mind-blowing quality.
Unknown restaurant
Unknown, China — Chinese fusion
The reviewer tried a dragon fruit cherry blossom pink burger that looked visually striking but ultimately tasted like a standard chicken burger with minimal flavor impact. While the sauce was interesting with tangy and sweet notes, the overall dish failed to deliver on its dramatic social media appeal.
Hong Kong 88
Singapore, Singapore — Chinese Roast Meats
A visit to Hong Kong 88, one of Singapore's top roast meat spots, where the reviewer enjoyed exceptional roast duck with medicinal herbal gravy, crispy roast pork, and char siu. The duck fat melts beautifully and pairs perfectly with lightly salted chicken rice, while the herbal flavor profile of the medicinal duck gravy offers a completely unique and intriguing twist on traditional roasted meats.
Old Airport Road Hawker Centre
Singapore, Singapore — Singaporean hawker food
A spontaneous food adventure through Singapore's hawker centres guided by taxi driver recommendations, featuring iconic dishes like perfectly crafted chendol, expertly prepared oyster omelettes, and world-class Katong Laksa. The reviewer discovers why Singapore's food culture creates connections between people and emphasizes the irreplaceable value of experienced chefs in hawker stalls.
Therma's Hainanese Chicken Rice
Singapore, Singapore — Singaporean (Hainanese Chicken Rice, Hokkien Mee)
The reviewer experiences Singapore's top eater's favorite Hainanese chicken rice spot, praising the incredibly moist chicken with unique jelly-like skin texture and flavorful rice. They also try the restaurant's neighboring hokkien mee, which delivers intense seafood and umami flavors best enjoyed as takeout to preserve the wok-fried texture.
Tingda Seafood Restaurant
Qingdao, China — Chinese Seafood
A fantastic seafood feast in Qingdao featuring fresh pippies, mala prawns, and steamed crab paired with an excellent chili oil dipping sauce. The meal was incredibly affordable at around 117 RMB (approximately $17) including beer, offering exceptional value for high-quality seafood.
Zermit
Singapore, Singapore — Texas Barbecue
The reviewer experiences authentic Texas barbecue at Zermit, a pop-up establishment in Singapore that sells out within 4 minutes of opening orders. The brisket is exceptionally tender and juicy with excellent dipping sauces, while the mashed potatoes are described as the best they've ever had.
Chuen Lung Village Yum Cha
Hong Kong, Hong Kong — Dim Sum, Yum Cha, Hakka
This hidden gem yum cha spot located in a traditional Hakka village house in Chuen Lung serves exceptional dim sum in an authentic old-school setting where diners select their own items from various stations. The restaurant offers unique offerings like fresh Hakka tea cakes and live cooking demonstrations, all while enjoying the charm of a genuine Hong Kong village atmosphere and fresh watercress from the adjacent farm.
Tingda
Jinan, China — Chinese, Shandong
Tingda serves legendary crispy bottom fried dumplings that the reviewer considers among China's best, featuring standout prawn and cuttlefish varieties with perfectly crunchy bases. The seafood-focused menu showcases generous fillings and pairs excellently with traditional vinegar and garlic dipping sauce sourced from Shandong Province, the world's largest garlic producer.
Sing Lee Cooked Food
Singapore, Singapore — Singaporean street food
The reviewer visited Sing Lee Cooked Food in Singapore and tried their specialty oyster omelette and cendol. Both dishes were praised for their authentic preparation, quality ingredients, and delicious flavor, with the reviewer expressing enthusiasm about eating there daily.
Roxy Square Laksa Stall
Singapore, Singapore — Malaysian/Singaporean (Laksa)
The reviewer tried an authentic Singapore-style laksa at a stall in Roxy Square, recommended by a local taxi driver. The laksa featured an incredibly nuanced broth with perfect balance between salty-fishy and refreshing herbal-coconut flavors, paired with perfectly textured noodles. Overall, it was an amazing culinary experience that exceeded expectations.
Sampan Boat Restaurant at Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
Hong Kong, Hong Kong — Cantonese seafood
A one-of-a-kind dining experience on a traditional sampan boat in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter where diners sit on the water while food is ferried from the kitchen boat. The fresh seafood including razor clams, prawns, and typhoon shelter crab is served with stunning views of Hong Kong's modern skyline contrasting with historic fishing boats. While not the most technically perfect meal, the extraordinary atmosphere and location make it an unforgettable experience.
KFC China
Changchun, China — Chinese breakfast
The reviewer spent a week exploring KFC's localized Chinese breakfast menu in Changchun, trying dishes like re gan mian, xiao long bao, shao bing, congee, da bing, and fan tuan. While impressed with KFC's research and regional authenticity in most items, the blind taste test revealed weaknesses in their congee and especially their youtiao compared to local and McDonald's alternatives. Overall, the reviewer praised KFC's effort to cater to diverse Chinese breakfast habits across different regions.