A-01Dai Yuet HeenNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Fine DiningChef Liang's career spans three decades and includes stints at famous establishments in Macau. Here, he gives Cantonese classics a makeover with condiments from his birthplace of Shunde, for instance salted kohlrabi in sautéed baby lobster with…$$$$$View details
A-02Jiangnan Wok · YunNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Fine DiningHighly experienced when it comes to Huaiyang cuisine, Chef Hou is best known for his refined, contemporary take on traditional favourites, with an emphasis on exquisite knifework and locally sourced produce in season. The braised eight-treasure…$$$$$View details
B+03Xu Jian Ping Tang Bao (Rehe South Road)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe owner's father was a chef at Jiming Restaurant, an iconic Nanjing establishment. Having inherited his skill for making authentic Suzhou-style soup dumplings, she opened this no-frills shop in a residential neighbourhood in 2012. On the concise…$$$$$View details
B+04Meng Du HuiNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis spacious looker comes complete with a garden and majestic rooms that meld Baroque-style furniture and art with Chinese architectural motifs. The menu lists mainly traditional Anhui dishes, with ingredients shipped directly from the province…$$$$$View details
B+05Yu Chuan (Xuanwu)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis century-old mansion, decorated with wainscoting, a coffered ceiling and 1950s chairs, is located in an art community. While not a prima facie setting for a Chinese restaurant, the kitchen team of Sichuan natives cooks up authentic fare from…$$$$$View details
B+06Xin Fang YuanNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningNow run by the third-generation owner, this family business opened its doors in 1959. The decor is no great shakes, but authentic old-time Nanjing flavours, generous portions and wallet-friendly prices have won it acclaim. Be sure to try their…$$$$$View details
B+08L'Arôme in the skyNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningPerched atop a sky-scraping hotel tower, the lofty room affords stunning views of the city's skyline, complemented by blue fabric sculptures suspended from the white ceiling. The owner, a Nanjing native living in Paris, opened the restaurant in 2021…$$$$$View details
B+09Jin Ling Wang Jia Hun Tun (Jiqing Road)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningBack in 1983, the owner's father began selling wonton soup on a bamboo pole. Today, the same wonton soup attracts diners in droves and there's always a queue by the entrance to this place. The hand-wrapped wontons have thin skin and a generous juicy…$$$$$View details
B+10Yuan Space & FeastNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningNestled in a cultural park, this restaurant has a stately presence. The chef-owner, a Jiangsu native, is classically trained in Huaiyang cooking. He excels at refined Huaiyang dishes that are influenced by other Chinese cuisines. The braised…$$$$$View details
B+11San Bai Wan Bao Ying Chang Yu MianNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe owner couple opened this shop in 2012 to serve rice paddy eel noodles, a speciality from their home county of Baoying, Yangzhou. The fried version is the most popular choice: boasting velvety eel, bouncy noodles and smoky wok hei. It is served…$$$$$View details
B+12Du Shi Li De Xiang CunNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis unassuming-looking joint in a residential building has been in operation for over 20 years and locals are hooked on the home-style Jiangzhe dishes. With about 40 items on the menu, it's all killer, no filler. Top picks include "ruan dou" rice…$$$$$View details
B+13Hou Pin Xiao YuanNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe young chef-owner learnt his craft from his father, a highly regarded master in Huaiyang cuisine. At this restaurant, he flaunts solid technique, with his simple, well-made – and competitively priced – Huaiyang fare. The brine-poached pigeon has…$$$$$View details
B+14Pin Wei Jiang NanNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant on the 50th floor of a hotel tower commands panoramic views of the city. Inspired by the water towns in Jiangnan, the decor melds ancient traditions and modern aesthetics. The large menu features a wide array of choices – mostly…$$$$$View details
B+15Guang Ying Ju · Lao Zheng XingNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningFor over three decades, this local darling has been serving traditional Nanjing cuisine, including painstakingly crafted recipes that are hard to come by these days. In the hand-written vintage menu, you will find classics like Sichuan…$$$$$View details
B+16Fang PoNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningSince the 1970s, the owner has been treating customers to iconic Nanjing-style small bites at this no-frills shop. Black rice balls, the favourite breakfast for many, comprise black sticky rice with bilberry leaves and stuffed with meat. End on a…$$$$$View details
B+17Pin Ning FuNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe views of Nanjing with Xuanwu Lake and Mt Zijin in the background are a major draw. But the updated Huaiyang and Nanjing delicacies, deftly crafted by the experienced head chef, are the key to its allure. The crystal pork aspic boasts meaty…$$$$$View details
B+18Le SiècleNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningRemodelled from a heritage building,...$$$$$View details
B+19Longyin Shanfang (Jiangning)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis nature-inspired restaurant in an idyllic setting truly blurs the boundary between nature and culture. Jaw-dropping views can be enjoyed from the main room as well as all private rooms. Depending on the season, there are several set menus, which…$$$$$View details
B+20Wan Guo Chun Garden RestaurantNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant is famous for its traditional Huaiyang dishes underpinned by intricate knife work as well as precision in cooking temperatures and times – think chrysanthemum tofu, thinly shredded dried tofu with eight treasures, and sautéed…$$$$$View details
B+21You MianNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningTrained in Huaiyang cuisine, the owner applies the same level of care to preparing his noodles. Suzhou-style noodles work magic with Nanjing-style marinated meats in his signature beef brisket and tendon noodle soup – incredibly tender meat in an…$$$$$View details
B+22Lantchen Reserve (Taojia Lane)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningNestled in a heritage district, this quaint restaurant blends in, thanks to its traditional wooden façade and tiled roof. The upper floor houses private rooms; on the ground floor, the main dining room has a simple decor and wooden furniture…$$$$$View details
B+23Jiangnan WokNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningJiangnan Wok opened its doors in 2014, with chef Hou, an iconic Huaiyang master, helming the kitchen. His home-style dishes cleverly incorporate influences from other regional cuisines – try his version of Buddha jumps over the wall, which melds…$$$$$View details
B+24Jin Ling Yang Jia Hun Tun Dian (Caodu Lane)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningFor over 30 years, this place has been packed with wonton soup lovers throughout the day. The room has seen better days, but regulars clearly don't consider that a deal breaker. Wontons are wrapped on the spot, cooked à la minute and jazzed up by…$$$$$View details
B+25Xiao Pan Ji Ya Xie Fen Si TangNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningInitially a cold appetiser shop in Hongmiao District, this place moved several times before settling in the bustling city centre. The signature duck blood curd glass noodle soup comes with a choice of different duck cuts and offal. If in doubt, go…$$$$$View details