Comments on: Xishuangbanna: China’s Deep South

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:52:59 +0000

@Gregoire: This is why we appreciate (and frankly depend upon) comments on our website from travelers who have updated experiences. Particularly with places like China, which change almost daily, it would almost be impossible to keep up.

It’s funny that you suggest we eat at only traveler’s cafes. If I remember correctly, your cafe was similarly focused on travelers and expats. And although we mention Mei Mei as a Western breakfast alternative (not always easy to find in China), you’ll notice that we place greater emphasis on the local food in China options.

By: Gregoire

Gregoire — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:10:05 +0000

It would be cool if you update your website; most places you mention do not exist anymore or have changed location at least for Jinghong city ; it seems as well that during your trip you have totally occulted other traveler’s cafe; such as Forest Cafe, Banna Cafe and others; you just talk about Mei Mei cafe ; i happen to be the owner of Mekong cafe and i invite you to take a look at our Website and make yourself an idea of what we have to offer not to mention that we exist since ten years as most of the other establishments mentioned above
cordially Gregoire Mekong Cafe

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:44:59 +0000

@Diana: The thought of that – pork belly with hairs still poking out – just ruined my appetite too!

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:34:43 +0000

The pig-plucker is a godsend. Do you know how many times I’ve seen packages of pork belly in upscale Chinese supermarkets, or cooked pork belly in upscale restaurants, with hairs still poking out? Ruins the appetite.