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Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Nanjing [2025]
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Xiaochunianghuaiyangcai (xinjiekou)
4.0
/5
274 reviews
Jiangzhe Cuisine
From KRW 19821
Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace | 688m from downtown
Address: 3rd Floor, Block B, Aishangtiandi, No. 132, Zhongshan Road
No. 8 of Local Restaurants in Nanjing
Highlights:
Arched lanterns with rich Jiangnan charm, exquisite and creative Huaiyang cuisine
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You can eat authentic Huaiyang cuisine without going to Yangzhou. 💫Shangyang Mansion • Huaiyang Cuisine💫 on the 5th floor of U479 Shopping Mall on Nanjing East Road, with creative matching and good looks, will refresh your understanding of Huaiyang cuisine❣️
Suitable for both the north and the south, moderately salty and sweet, good at stewing, and caring for nutrition, it is a high-level summary of Huaiyang cuisine and a true portrayal of Shangyang Mansion.
🥘Cooking Fresh Abalone with Crispy Rice in a Stone Pot🥘
The golden and thick soup soaks the crispy rice, which is so delicious that only the original taste of the ingredients remains. The soft and crispy taste jumps on the tip of the tongue, and the Q-elastic abalone assists, making it so delicious that not a drop is left.
🌈Yangfu Four-Happiness Seafood Xiaolongbao🌈
The four-color Xiaolongbao with good appearance and taste, the four colors of red, yellow, green and black compete for beauty, each with thin skin and thick meat, and the juice is gushing out in one bite, and I love it instantly.
🍞Puffy BBQ pork buns🍞
It is a perfect combination of pineapple buns and BBQ pork buns. The milky pineapple skin is crispy and crumbly, and the rich BBQ pork sauce is ready to come out. Every bite is fresh and fragrant.
🐦Guangling Salted Pigeon🐦
It cleverly combines Jinling salted duck and Cantonese pigeons. The young pigeons are carefully selected and soaked in old brine. The texture is full when you put it in your mouth. It is really amazing💯
I used to feel aesthetic fatigue at Little Chef for a few years. In recent years, the quality of dishes has been improved, new products are often introduced, and the service is comparable to Haidilao. For family gatherings with elders and children, Little Chef is the first choice.
This restaurant has many scattered seats, and most of the restaurants are private rooms.
The jasmine kumquat juice is sweet and refreshing.
I would like to praise the two ducks. The salted duck has the taste of old Nanjing. The roast duck is eaten while hot, with crispy skin, tender and juicy meat, absolutely delicious.
The black fish slices are thick, and the loofah is good, refreshing, and the appearance is online.
The red bean meatballs are tender tofu pudding, with moderate sweetness, suitable for all ages.
The sun is scorching outside, and the cicadas are chirping like thunder. Eating and drinking is the most suitable pastime.
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李百蟹·江南蟹黄面(夫子庙店)
5.0
/5
70 reviews
Snacks
From KRW 14107
Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area | 2.5 km from downtown
Address: 夫子庙大石坝街68号（如家NEO酒店旁）
Highlights:
Savor authentic crab roe noodles by Qinhuai River in a tranquil, cozy setting
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I love crab noodles. The toppings are really good.
🌟Must-See Attractions
1. Zhongshan Scenic Area: Meiling Palace necklace camera, pigeon feeding at the music station, and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (book in advance!)
2. Nanjing Museum: Immersive tour of the Republican Period Pavilion, free but reservations required
3. Memorial Hall of the Compatriots Martyred in the Japanese Civil War: Solemn remembrance, dress appropriately.
4. Lao Mendong: More authentic than Confucius Temple! Jiang Youji and Xiao Zheng's crispy sesame cakes are must-try, and the night view is also beautiful.
5. Xuanwu Lake: Free photos of the Zifeng Tower and the ancient buildings, a super pleasant stroll
🍜Food Don't Miss
Meals: Jinling Family Banquet (Nanjing roast duck and duck blood vermicelli), Li Baixie crab roe noodles (excellent with their special vinegar), Wende Restaurant (Osmanthus braised pork, champion squirrel fish), Wanyuan Jiangnan Hotpot
Snacks: Kexiang (Hongfu Noodle House, Auntie Xu's cakes), Lao Mendong (sugar-coated lotus root porridge, crispy sesame cakes)
⚠️Important Notes: Book in advance for all attractions! Avoid missing out!
Nanjing is perfect for a leisurely stroll; 2-3 attractions per day is plenty!
A comfortable pair of flat shoes is essential!
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小潘记鸭血粉丝汤
4.6
/5
191 reviews
Snacks
From KRW 5535
Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace | 883m from downtown
Address: 中山东路198号龙台国际大厦一楼（星巴克旁）
No. 2 of Light Bites in Nanjing
Highlights:
Xiao Pan Ji specialty duck blood and vermicelli soup (2,465 recommendations) | Recommended by iWalker
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【Taste】As delicious as always, the portion is large.
【Environment】I won't elaborate on it, but it was a good 🍴dining experience, I will come again if I have the chance. It's just that the place is a little small.
【Service】The service staff are very good, proactive and enthusiastic, and they also help solve small problems😁
In the end, I ordered a special duck blood vermicelli soup, which has all kinds of things. I also bought two sesame cakes, one sweet and one salty, but one vermicelli soup is enough, and I didn't eat the sesame cakes. Order at the door. Find a place by yourself. There are many people at mealtime, and a group of people leave and another group comes. The seats are full, and I watch others finish eating and quickly occupy the seat. The taste is pretty good.
Xiao Pan Ji Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup moved from Hongmiao to Zhujiang Road a few years ago, opposite Zhujiang Building. The business here is quite good, and you often have to wait for a seat when you come here. There are some small stools at the door. The price of the special duck blood vermicelli soup has increased a bit compared to the original price, but the taste is still good, with plenty of ingredients, including duck tongue, rice crust, etc., which I like more. Overall, it feels good.
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4
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LiJi QingZhenGuan
4.6
/5
1285 reviews
Halal
From KRW 5000
Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area | 1.5 km from downtown
Address: 打钉巷1号
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Beef potstickers (5,834 recommendations) | Over 90-year-old shop
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Xuzhou people eat in Nanjing: Li Ji Guotie Muslim Restaurant
I never thought there would be a restaurant with long queues in Nanjing? This one is in Dading Lane! It is very popular. We queued for a long time, maybe half an hour.
It would be better if there were more people. One person queues while the others look for seats. The main reason is to queue for their most famous pot stickers.
We ordered beef pot stickers, wontons, beef offal soup, spicy beef, beef tendon, tofu skin...the sauce is mixed with a dish of chili oil + vinegar!
🥟 Beef Pot Stickers: Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and juicy
The first to appear is Li Ji's signature beef pot stickers. The pot stickers are golden and crispy just out of the pan, and the bottom is fried just right, which not only retains the toughness of the dough, but also adds a bit of crispness. Gently bite it open, and the fresh aroma of beef instantly blooms in your mouth. The meat is tender and juicy, which forms a sharp contrast with the crispness of the dough, which makes people have endless aftertaste. Every bite can feel the perfect fusion of the delicate beef and the crispness of the pot stickers. It is simply a feast for the taste buds.
🥣 Beef wontons: delicious soup, delicate meat
Immediately afterwards, a bowl of steaming beef wontons was served. The wonton skin is thin and the filling is large. The beef filling is carefully prepared, and the meat is delicate and elastic. The soup base is clear and delicious. With a light bite, you can feel the mellowness of the beef and the sweetness of the soup intertwined in your mouth. Paired with a dish of balsamic vinegar, the taste of the whole dish is enhanced, making people unable to stop.
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火山屋台(新街口创始店)
4.0
/5
66 reviews
Japanese
From KRW 15357
Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace | 625m from downtown
Address: 金銮巷华盈国际大厦1层
Highlights:
The creator of Creamy Curry Udon, a full house is the norm
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Huoshan Restaurant is located at the intersection of Yangpi Lane and Jinluan Lane in Xinjiekou. The environment is OK, with two floors of simple Japanese-style decoration, clean and comfortable. It is very convenient to order food by scanning the QR code on your phone. The beef and tomato rice noodles are good.
I'm really happy with my Nanjing guide 🥹
I'm going to Nanjing with friends for National Day. After I finished making it, they kept praising how hassle-free it was to travel with me! I've been there twice before, so of course the itinerary I put together after staying up all night is awesome 😎!
Sharing this with you guys ✌️, hoping it'll provide some travel inspiration for those of you heading to Nanjing soon~
Also included are some great restaurants recommended by Nanjing locals 🧾
Day 1️⃣ ✔️ Little Chef Huaiyang Cuisine: A must-try Nanjing culinary landmark!
Day 2️⃣ ✔️ Izzy Teppanyaki: After visiting Hongshan Zoo, I went for their Tomahawk Steak.
✔️ Sanxi Snack Shop: A local, private restaurant favored by young people.
✔️ Huoshan Yatai, a must-try for two years!
Day 3️⃣ ✔️ La Dang Jia: For a change of pace, try this spicy restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere.
Day 4️⃣ ✔️ Zhuli Restaurant near the Memorial Hall for Chinese Victims of the Japanese Civil War for home-style cooking.
✔️ Zaoma's Pork Belly and Potato Soup at Xinjiekou Late-Night Snack Shop.
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ZHU LI GUAN
4.6
/5
39 reviews
Jiangzhe Cuisine
From KRW 22321
Confucius Temple/Qinhuai River Scenic Area | 3.3 km from downtown
Address: 陶家巷老门东张家衙8-3-5
No. 12 of Local Restaurants in Nanjing
Highlights:
A renowned tea house in Laomendong, elegantly decorated with bamboo elements
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The super popular private dishes hidden in Laomendongli🔥 are worth visiting again and again‼ ️
It is better to eat without meat than to live without bamboo.
Zhuli Pavilion, one of the scenic spots of Wangchuan Villa, is surrounded by bamboo forests.
Tea is used as wine, bamboo is a neighbor, quiet and peaceful, the most dazzling Wei and Jin style!
As the second Zhuli Pavilion, it is very popular in Laomendongli, and the seats are always full!
👨🍳 Ordering strategy💯
1⃣️ Bamboo fungus pigeon egg soup
Drink the soup before eating, the pigeon eggs are crystal clear, the bamboo fungus is like the moonlight shining on the screen, and the soup is fresh and delicious!
2⃣️ Zhuli sauce pig's trotters
The stew is very good, the meat is full of fragrance, chewy and chewy, not greasy at all, and it is soul-stirring!
3⃣️ Zhuli three cups chicken
TOP3 on the store sales list, the order rate is super high! The first bite was so amazing that my heart trembled. The chicken was salty, fragrant and tender.
4⃣️Lipu Taro with Meat
What a divine dish! It's really delicious! The pork belly is fat but not greasy, and it is paired with glutinous taro. You can't stop eating it!
5⃣️Signature Braised Lion's Head
Selected black pork, the fat-to-lean ratio is just right, soft, tender and smooth, and melts in your mouth!
💥The three new Chinese desserts in the store🍮 are really good!
1⃣️Black sesame tofu curd, the bamboo tube shape matches the Zhuli Pavilion, black sesame milk jelly, take a bite, the rich sesame fills your mouth, love it!
2⃣️Peach gum oolong dumplings, the round and plump little fat man is super cute! The snow mei niang is wrapped with Q-elastic peach gum and cream, with the fragrance of oolong tea, and it doesn't stick to your teeth at all!
3⃣️Qingcha Fuling Paste, the color is like black gold, crystal clear, fragrant and sweet, smooth and sweet, and has the effect of clearing heat and removing dampness!
🍵Come to a pot of Dashu Dianhong, a good choice for warming the stomach in winter!
🏠Store name: Zhuliguan Teahouse (Laomendong Store)
➡️Address: 8-3-5 Zhangfu Yamen, Laomendong, Taojiaxiang
🚇Transportation: Metro Line 3 Wudingmen Station Exit 2 walk 790m
⌚️Time: 09:30-22:00
💰Per capita: 132 yuan
The shop is very unique in decoration, and the antique decoration feels very delicate. The bamboo three cup chicken is covered with a layer of green vegetable leaves. The chicken is very tasty and tender, and the portion is quite large.
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Aunt Xu
4.1
/5
143 reviews
Bakeries
From KRW 4285
Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace | 819m from downtown
Address: 五老村街道延龄巷109号（游府西街小学东2门旁）
No. 12 of Light Bites in Nanjing
Highlights:
Egg Yolk and Pork Floss Qingtuan (Recommended by 1,030) | Over 10 years in business
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Qingtuan is better than Xinghualou
Auntie Xu, who has to queue up in the evening, said that Qingtuan is delicious.
"Egg yolk and pork floss Qingtuan" has a faint aroma of mugwort, and the Qingtuan skin is chewy and soft, wrapped with salted egg yolk and pork floss. I like it.
"Red bean paste Qingtuan" has a little less red bean paste, but it is still a delicious Qingtuan. The skin is good. The red bean paste is also well seasoned.
"Shuita Cake" Shuita Cake is ordinary, and the wine flavor is not very tasted.
It is located in Kexiang, in a very conspicuous position. You can see it as soon as you enter. The green rice dumpling is very fragrant, the skin is very smooth and oily, and the egg yolk and meat floss filling is very solid. The skin is not greasy at all. The black sesame filling is also good.
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清真·西北桥头拉面大王(丁家桥店)
4.4
/5
60 reviews
Halal
From KRW 5000
Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area/Jiming Temple | 3.3 km from downtown
Address: No. 18 Dingjiaqiao (opposite the Zhongda Hospital)
No. 3 of Light Bites in Nanjing
Highlights:
A long-standing noodle shop with rich beef broth and perfectly chewy noodles
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A friend in Nanjing recommended this hidden gem, a halal pot stickers restaurant, which is said to have a queue all day long. I came to buy pot stickers early in the morning, and sure enough, there was a huge queue for 40 minutes, and I bought three or two. There are seats in the restaurant, and you can order soup and drinks, which go well with the delicious and juicy beef pot stickers. It's a complete delight! Many locals also come to buy half a pound of pot stickers, and some even buy fresh beef directly.
A ramen restaurant where pot stickers take center stage. There are five pot stickers in one or two pot stickers, which is enough for one person. They are big and have rich soup. The beef tastes good and melts in the mouth. The offal soup is 15 yuan a bowl. It has a lot of ingredients and tastes great. It is a perfect combination with pot stickers. Although pot stickers take center stage, I still want to try the ramen next time I come. I believe the taste should be good too.
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鸡鸣汤包(狮子桥店)
4.4
/5
472 reviews
Snacks
From KRW 4285
Xuanwu Lake Scenic Area/Jiming Temple | 2.9 km from downtown
Address: 7 Lion Road, Hunan Road
No. 5 of Light Bites in Nanjing
Highlights:
The chicken broth soup dumplings are fresh, fragrant, and refreshing, with preparation techniques honored as intangible cultural heritage
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I ordered the signature chicken soup dumplings and duck blood vermicelli soup, and a large plate of scallion oil noodles. The soup dumplings were average, but the duck blood vermicelli soup was very delicious, and the taste was no less than that of a specialty vermicelli soup shop. Worth recommending
I walked to the Lion Bridge Food Street and was hungry, so I went into this Jiming Soup Dumpling! I seem to have seen an introduction in some guide, saying it was good! It should be a chain, I have seen it in other locations! I ordered a set meal, the crab flavor was not too obvious! The taro seedlings were not particularly delicate! It was okay!
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10
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FANGPO
4.6
/5
744 reviews
Snacks
From KRW 2500
Xinjiekou Area/Presidential Palace | 633m from downtown
Address: 50 Wangfu Street
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Light Bites
Highlights:
Black Rice Wrapped Fried Dough Stick (1,253 recommendations) | Open for over 40 years
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I lined up to buy black rice balls early in the morning. There were a lot of people in line. The aunties were very fast and it didn't take long for me to get in line. I chose the old fried dough sticks, which were very crispy and fragrant, and very delicious. I couldn't finish them all by myself.
Delicious chestnut meat dumplings, the fragrance spreads 10 meters, Nanjing people love it. And the breakfast can eat steamed rice, especially black rice, that feeling is wonderful. I hope it can become a century-old store and have a prosperous business.
[Taste] Good
[Environment] Average
[Service] OK
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