Tired of back-to-back EFM meetings and surviving purely on audio, video, and caffeine? How about satisfying your mouth, tongue, and stomach for a change?

Good news: thanks to the time difference, the lunar calendar would have already flipped to the Year of the Horse in China at noon on the first Monday of Berlinale 2026. Western institutions may politely ignore it—but we know you care about traditions that are thousands of years old.

I’ve booked a round table at one of Berlin’s most iconic Szechuan Chinese restaurants and will curate the food order. Average damage: around €20 per person.

Feb 16th Monday, 2026

📌Shu Wei Fang - Szechuan House - China Restaurant
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 45, 10999 Berlin

Drop by anytime between 13:00–15:00.

No business talk. Only food, spice, and joy.

⚠️ Warning: this place is heavy on meat, gluten, and chili. If that’s not your thing, feel free to come after eating and just grab a drink.