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The lamb shank pilaf is a true delicacy! The lamb shank is braised until tender and boneless, and the meat separates with a gentle tug. The meat is tender, juicy, and fragrant, and even the cracks between the bones are soaked with the essence of the spices. Served atop a bed of distinct long-grain rice, the golden, glossy rice is coated with the sweetness of carrots and onions, blending with the unique aroma of the lamb. Every bite is incredibly flavorful!

Who says Nantong is a food wasteland?! These 4️⃣ amazing little shops made me gain 5 pounds... 🍖 Pilaf meets Tandoori Meat My Xinjiang stomach went wild! The golden pilaf is perfectly cooked, each grain separate, and the sweetness of the onions perfectly balances the richness of the lamb. The lamb skewers are freshly grilled and burst with juice—one bite and you're transported to Kashgar! Remember to add a yogurt for a refreshing and rich flavor! ✨ 📍 Address: Jianghuai Road, Zhongnan Century City ⏰ Opening Hours: 10:30-21:00 🍳 Xiaohui's Home-Style Cuisine The ultimate local Shanghainese restaurant hidden in an alley! Braised mixed fish, so delicious it'll make your eyebrows fall off! Taro stew, so soft and tender it'll melt your heart! A meal for just over 50 RMB per person, you'll be stuffed! The warmth of a family-run kitchen is overflowing! 💫 📍 Address: No. 67 Xuetian Road, Chongchuan District, Nantong City ⏰ Opening Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00 🫓 Chen Ji Small Sesame Cakes A taste of childhood for 3 RMB each! The aroma of sesame mixed with lard, so crispy it crumbles! Baked 3 times a day, you have to be there to get them hot! Local aunties stock up on 10 or more! 🔥 📍 Address: Middle section of Sijie Street, Chongchuan District, Nantong City ⏰ Opening Hours: 06:30-18:00 🧋 Auntie's Milk Tea The pioneer of black glutinous rice milk tea! The glutinous rice is cooked until it becomes gelatinous, clinging to the sides of the cup—super comforting! The milk tea has just the right amount of sweetness, one cup is enough to fill you up! This 10-year-old shop still tastes the same! The retro cup sleeves are perfect for taking photos. 📸 📍 Address: No. 189, South Street, Chongchuan District, Nantong City ⏰ Opening Hours: 09:30-22:00 💌 Tips: ▫️ It's recommended to avoid peak hours for the first two shops, as there will definitely be queues during mealtimes! ▫️ The sesame seed cakes can be frozen for later use; they will remain crispy even after reheating. ▫️ You can choose unsweetened milk tea, as the glutinous rice itself is sweet.

If you're looking for a weekend getaway to a nearby city for food and drinks, I highly recommend Nantong! This pearl of the Yangtze River and the sea is definitely worth it! 1️⃣ Lekou Flatbread: Local uncles start lining up as early as 3 PM, so you can't go wrong with them! The hot, freshly made flatbread is just so delicious 😭 2️⃣ Hand-pulled Rice with Tandoor-baked Meat: The hand-pulled rice is incredibly delicious, the lamb is tender and flavorful, and the handmade yogurt is amazing 😭 The large plate chicken is huge and goes perfectly with rice 🤩 3️⃣ Yulan Fried Skewers: A fried skewer shop that many 90s kids have been eating at since childhood, and it's really clean! The meat skewers display case is kept clean and tidy 👍 I recommend the salted egg yolk chicken strips and stinky tofu ☝️ 4️⃣ Qinzhao Xincun Roujiamo (Chinese hamburger) 🥙 A small stall I unexpectedly found. The chicken tasted just like I remembered from my childhood. The owner said he's always been selling here. Students love their food! 5️⃣ Huopo Xiantiao (Lively and Fresh): An 8-year-old establishment. I prefer their stir-fries to their freshly cooked hot pot 🍲. You can't go wrong with anything they offer 😭 Their milk tea is handmade daily and tastes even better than what you get at a milk tea shop 👍 6️⃣ Chen Ji Xiao Shaobing (Chen's Small Baked Flatbread): Made to order. There's always a long line starting in the afternoon. Eating a hot baked flatbread in winter is pure bliss 😭 7️⃣ Na Gada Iron Pot Stew: Their iron pot stew is as delicious as ever 😭 I love this in winter~ The snacks are also especially delicious! I recommend the fried mushrooms and steamed corn bread! 🤩 8️⃣ Xiaopudong White Cut Chicken 🐔 A small shop in Zhangzhishan Town, recommended by a friend. Freshly cut white cut chicken, dipped in their secret sauce, is incredibly delicious! 🥹 9️⃣ Northeastern BBQ: Go early, otherwise there's a long queue! 🥹 You can eat until you're stuffed for around 40-50 RMB per person! 😂

Nantong is truly a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage, making it a great place to visit. Here's a list of must-see attractions and must-try foods in Nantong! 💥 ✅Classic Two-Day Itinerary Day 1: Nantong Forest Wildlife Park—Tangzha Ancient Town—Nantong Museum—Nantong Haohe Scenic Area Day 2: Nantong Art Museum—Siyuan Garden—Binjiang Park—Pilaf with Naan-Pounded Meat (Zhongnan Century City Jianghuai Road Branch) ✅Must-Try Foods in Nantong 💓Pilaf with Naan-Pounded Meat (Zhongnan Century City Jianghuai Road Branch) 💓Qianyuan Noodle Shop (Zhongnan Century City Branch) 💓Sun Da Bao'er Shop (Nantong Haohe Scenic Area Branch) 💓Lekou Pancake (Huaweiyuan Branch) #Nantong #NantongTourism #NantongFood #FoodDaily #LocalFoodRecommendation #LocalLoves #OffTheBeatenPathTravelDestination #WeekendGetaway

Nantong offers more than just regular dishes! 😎 Here are 4 hidden gems among locals, offering a perfect blend of Western Region flavors and authentic Nantong taste 👇 【Must-Eat List】💥 🍖 Pilaf Meets Wonton Hot Pot Meat 📍 Address: No. 188, South Street, Chongchuan District, Nantong City ⏰ Opening Hours: 10:30-14:00, 16:30-21:00 A meat paradise brimming with Western Region charm! 🐑 The double-row hand-pulled rice is glistening with oil, and the lamb chops are tender and juicy; the lamb skewers, grilled in a wonton hot pot on-site, sizzle with oil, bursting with flavor with every bite! Go early, the queues during peak hours can be incredibly long 😭 🦐 Wu Shuang Baked Flatbread Shop, Bincha 📍 Address: Old Street, Bincha Town, Rudong County, Nantong City ⏰ Opening Hours: 6:00-18:00 A traditional oven-roasted flatbread passed down through three generations! 🔥 The lobster flatbread is overflowing with filling, every bite is bursting with bouncy lobster meat; the seaweed flatbread is savory, crispy, and has a sweet aftertaste of seaweed~ Remember to eat it while it's hot, the taste is greatly diminished when it cools down! 😋 🐟 Xiao Hui's Home-Style Flatbread 📍 Address: Yongda Road Community, Gangzha District, Nantong City ⏰ Opening Hours: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:00 A neighborhood gem with no menu! Tell the owner "eat it the way the locals do," and you can't go wrong! 👍 The braised ribbonfish is rich and flavorful, the fish so tender you can barely pick it up with chopsticks; the umami of the pickled mustard greens and edamame is absolutely divine – it's the authentic taste of Nantong home cooking! 🥟 Qifengyuan Old Wonton Shop 📍 Address: Qifengyuan Alley, Old Town District, Nantong City ⏰ Opening Hours: 6:00-19:30 A 30-year-old alleyway flavor! ✨The shrimp wontons are plump and bouncy, the fresh aroma of shepherd's purse perfectly blended with the pork. The clear broth, cooked on an old stove, is warming and comforting – perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack! 📌 Key Tips: 1️⃣ Go to restaurants late and the queues will be agonizing! 2️⃣ Buy and eat the sesame seed cakes immediately! 3️⃣ Don't order too many dishes at Xiao Hui's Home-Style Restaurant; the portions are huge! 4️⃣ The old-style wonton shop might sell out after 4 PM. Want to see me create a one-day food tour itinerary around these places? Let me know in the comments! 👇 #NantongFood #FoodieCheckIn #LocalRecommendation #NantongTourism #JiangsuZhejiangShanghaiFood