B+52Pin Wei Jiang NanNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant on the 50th floor of a hotel tower commands panoramic views of the city. Inspired by the water towns in Jiangnan, the decor melds ancient traditions and modern aesthetics. The large menu features a wide array of choices – mostly…$$$$$View details
B+53Plum GardenNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis traditionally decorated restaurant has been serving Huaiyang classics to food-loving locals and tourists since 1983. If the extensive menu proves hard to navigate, seek advice from the knowledgeable servers. The signature brine-poached duck is…$$$$$View details
B+55Chai Court (Huqiu)SuZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningChai Court, which opened its doors in 2012, focuses on authentic Cantonese classics with the occasional creative twist and seasonal dishes. The menu covers all bases, featuring slow-cooked soups, Cantonese barbecues and stir-fries. It's advisable to…$$$$$View details
B+56Jiangnan WokNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningJiangnan Wok opened its doors in 2014, with chef Hou, an iconic Huaiyang master, helming the kitchen. His home-style dishes cleverly incorporate influences from other regional cuisines – try his version of Buddha jumps over the wall, which melds…$$$$$View details
B+57Jin Ling Wang Jia Hun Tun (Jiqing Road)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningBack in 1983, the owner's father began selling wonton soup on a bamboo pole. Today, the same wonton soup attracts diners in droves and there's always a queue by the entrance to this place. The hand-wrapped wontons have thin skin and a generous juicy…$$$$$View details
B+58Hua Chi 88SuZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe head chef is a Suzhou native with over 30 years of experience in Jiangsu cooking. Only the freshest local produce makes it into his repertoire, which boasts spot-on seasoning and exceptional wok hei. His signature braised boneless beef cubes…$$$$$View details
B+59Mountain RestaurantYangZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThanks to its mindful design, the guesthouse restaurant fits into its lush surroundings well. The kitchen strikes a fine balance between Huaiyang traditions and creative flair. On every table you see their signature lantern-shadow fish: sliced grass…$$$$$View details
B+60Xu Jian Ping Tang Bao (Rehe South Road)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe owner's father was a chef at Jiming Restaurant, an iconic Nanjing establishment. Having inherited his skill for making authentic Suzhou-style soup dumplings, she opened this no-frills shop in a residential neighbourhood in 2012. On the concise…$$$$$View details
B+61San Bai Wan Bao Ying Chang Yu MianNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe owner couple opened this shop in 2012 to serve rice paddy eel noodles, a speciality from their home county of Baoying, Yangzhou. The fried version is the most popular choice: boasting velvety eel, bouncy noodles and smoky wok hei. It is served…$$$$$View details
B+62Oriental ChaoSuZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant in a conveniently located shopping mall serves modern Chaozhou dishes alongside live seafood from Guangdong and Cantonese barbecue dishes grilled in-house. The angled luffa with Chaozhou beef balls, fish balls and pork sausage has a…$$$$$View details
B+63Wan Tai XingSuZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningA whitewashed two-storey building with a tiled roof is home to this reincarnation of a noodle stall founded in 1931. The delightfully ornate interior pays homage to traditional Chinese decor. Suzhou noodles are either served in a soy-based or clear…$$$$$View details
B+64Ya Ba Sheng Jian (Wenjia An)SuZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis shop has been selling pan-fried buns for over two decades. Now with a pair of branches in town, it is a household name beloved by locals. The queue may be off-putting, but rest assured that the buns – with fluffy dough, crispy bases and soupy…$$$$$View details
B+65Xiao Pan Ji Ya Xie Fen Si TangNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningInitially a cold appetiser shop in Hongmiao District, this place moved several times before settling in the bustling city centre. The signature duck blood curd glass noodle soup comes with a choice of different duck cuts and offal. If in doubt, go…$$$$$View details
B+66Hu Yuan Mei ShiYangZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis no-frills home-style joint...$$$$$View details
B+67Longyin Shanfang (Jiangning)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis nature-inspired restaurant in an idyllic setting truly blurs the boundary between nature and culture. Jaw-dropping views can be enjoyed from the main room as well as all private rooms. Depending on the season, there are several set menus, which…$$$$$View details
B+68Quyuan PlusYangZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis secluded place with its own miniature Jiangnan garden and water features exudes a serene, otherworldly feel. The menu is short but sweet, presenting all-time Huaiyang favourites alongside contemporary creations. Intoxicatingly aromatic Huadiao…$$$$$View details
B+69Ge Jia Wu Farmer’s HouseSuZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningOff the beaten track in Shushan Ecological Village, this restaurant is set in an idyllic landscape. Despite its distance from the city centre, locals flock here for authentic Suzhou cooking while on a day out in Suzhou's majestic nature. The…$$$$$View details
B+70Ban LanSuZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningHere, traditional Fujian recipes get an update with an emphasis on lighter seasoning and natural flavours. Both the owner and the chef hail from Fujian, and only the best produce in season, mostly shipped straight from their home province, makes it…$$$$$View details
B+71Meng Du HuiNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis spacious looker comes complete with a garden and majestic rooms that meld Baroque-style furniture and art with Chinese architectural motifs. The menu lists mainly traditional Anhui dishes, with ingredients shipped directly from the province…$$$$$View details
B+72Fan Shui Chang Yu Mian (North Jiefang Road)YangZhou, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis neighbourhood noodle shop rose to fame after appearing on a TV show. Wild-caught rice paddy eel is the main event here. In the noodles in milky eel bone broth, "dry" noodles tossed in sauces, or fried noodles topped with sautéed eel in a…$$$$$View details