B+01Yuan 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…$$$$$View details
B+02Le SiècleNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningRemodelled from a heritage building,...$$$$$View details
B+03Longyin Shanfang (Jiangning)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis nature-inspired restaurant in an idyllic setting truly blurs the boundary between nature and culture. Jaw-dropping views can be enjoyed from the main room as well as all private rooms. Depending on the season, there are several set menus, which…$$$$$View details
B+04Du Shi Li De Xiang CunNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis unassuming-looking joint in a residential building has been in operation for over 20 years and locals are hooked on the home-style Jiangzhe dishes. With about 40 items on the menu, it's all killer, no filler. Top picks include "ruan dou" rice…$$$$$View details
B+05L'Arôme in the skyNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningPerched atop a sky-scraping hotel tower, the lofty room affords stunning views of the city's skyline, complemented by blue fabric sculptures suspended from the white ceiling. The owner, a Nanjing native living in Paris, opened the restaurant in 2021…$$$$$View details
B+06San Bai Wan Bao Ying Chang Yu MianNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe owner couple opened this shop in 2012 to serve rice paddy eel noodles, a speciality from their home county of Baoying, Yangzhou. The fried version is the most popular choice: boasting velvety eel, bouncy noodles and smoky wok hei. It is served…$$$$$View details
B+08Man HoNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningPerched atop a hotel tower, the restaurant commands 270° views of the city and the lake; the room is adorned with modern, stylised Chinese motifs. The menu showcases creative Huaiyang cooking with a unique touch – the classic braised pigeon stuffed…$$$$$View details
B+09Jiangnan WokNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningJiangnan Wok opened its doors in 2014, with chef Hou, an iconic Huaiyang master, helming the kitchen. His home-style dishes cleverly incorporate influences from other regional cuisines – try his version of Buddha jumps over the wall, which melds…$$$$$View details
B+10Li Ji Qing Zhen GuanNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis century-old halal joint...$$$$$View details
B+11Pin Ning FuNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe views of Nanjing with Xuanwu Lake and Mt Zijin in the background are a major draw. But the updated Huaiyang and Nanjing delicacies, deftly crafted by the experienced head chef, are the key to its allure. The crystal pork aspic boasts meaty…$$$$$View details
B+12Pin Wei Jiang NanNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant on the 50th floor of a hotel tower commands panoramic views of the city. Inspired by the water towns in Jiangnan, the decor melds ancient traditions and modern aesthetics. The large menu features a wide array of choices – mostly…$$$$$View details
B+13Meng Du HuiNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis spacious looker comes complete with a garden and majestic rooms that meld Baroque-style furniture and art with Chinese architectural motifs. The menu lists mainly traditional Anhui dishes, with ingredients shipped directly from the province…$$$$$View details
B+14Xin Fang YuanNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningNow run by the third-generation owner, this family business opened its doors in 1959. The decor is no great shakes, but authentic old-time Nanjing flavours, generous portions and wallet-friendly prices have won it acclaim. Be sure to try their…$$$$$View details
B+15Jin Ling Yang Jia Hun Tun Dian (Caodu Lane)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningFor over 30 years, this place has been packed with wonton soup lovers throughout the day. The room has seen better days, but regulars clearly don't consider that a deal breaker. Wontons are wrapped on the spot, cooked à la minute and jazzed up by…$$$$$View details
B+16You MianNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningTrained in Huaiyang cuisine, the owner applies the same level of care to preparing his noodles. Suzhou-style noodles work magic with Nanjing-style marinated meats in his signature beef brisket and tendon noodle soup – incredibly tender meat in an…$$$$$View details
B+17Qiang Ye Fan DianNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant comes from humble beginnings as a street hawker stall. Thanks to the unrelenting support of the city's foodies for over 30 years, it has expanded into a two-storey restaurant serving Jiangsu cooking alongside Cantonese favourites…$$$$$View details
B+18Xiao Pan Ji Ya Xie Fen Si TangNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningInitially a cold appetiser shop in Hongmiao District, this place moved several times before settling in the bustling city centre. The signature duck blood curd glass noodle soup comes with a choice of different duck cuts and offal. If in doubt, go…$$$$$View details
B+19Jin Ling Wang Jia Hun Tun (Jiqing Road)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningBack in 1983, the owner's father began selling wonton soup on a bamboo pole. Today, the same wonton soup attracts diners in droves and there's always a queue by the entrance to this place. The hand-wrapped wontons have thin skin and a generous juicy…$$$$$View details
B+20Lantchen Reserve (Taojia Lane)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningNestled in a heritage district, this quaint restaurant blends in, thanks to its traditional wooden façade and tiled roof. The upper floor houses private rooms; on the ground floor, the main dining room has a simple decor and wooden furniture…$$$$$View details
B+21Hao Po Tang BaoNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningIn the 1950s, the owner's grandparents co-founded the legendary Jiming Restaurant. He inherited the heritage soup dumpling recipe and opened his own shop in 2017. The space feels upbeat and targets a younger clientele. Soup dumplings, filled with…$$$$$View details
B+22Yu Chuan (Xuanwu)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis century-old mansion, decorated with wainscoting, a coffered ceiling and 1950s chairs, is located in an art community. While not a prima facie setting for a Chinese restaurant, the kitchen team of Sichuan natives cooks up authentic fare from…$$$$$View details
B+23Fang PoNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningSince the 1970s, the owner has been treating customers to iconic Nanjing-style small bites at this no-frills shop. Black rice balls, the favourite breakfast for many, comprise black sticky rice with bilberry leaves and stuffed with meat. End on a…$$$$$View details
B+24Wan Guo Chun Garden RestaurantNanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThis restaurant is famous for its traditional Huaiyang dishes underpinned by intricate knife work as well as precision in cooking temperatures and times – think chrysanthemum tofu, thinly shredded dried tofu with eight treasures, and sautéed…$$$$$View details
B+25Xu Jian Ping Tang Bao (Rehe South Road)Nanjing, Jiangsu Province · Casual DiningThe owner's father was a chef at Jiming Restaurant, an iconic Nanjing establishment. Having inherited his skill for making authentic Suzhou-style soup dumplings, she opened this no-frills shop in a residential neighbourhood in 2012. On the concise…$$$$$View details