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Local Reviews

The Nanjinger prides itself on the objectivity and impartiality of its reviews of restaurants, retail establishments, books, weekend retreats, etc. The Nanjinger receives no payment for the reviews herein, although on occasion, the item(s) under review may be donated by the vendor. Readers should be forewarned that places do sometimes close with little notice, either temporarily or permanently.

Local Reviews

Vietnam Canes it in Nanjing’s Jiangbei New Area

Frank Hossack -
What’s better; Thai or Vietnamese? For The Nanjinger, it has to be the latter, but perhaps only because we recently popped in for lunch to Rice Paper. Located in the newish Sasseur Outlets in Jiangbei New Area (pictured above), better...
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Is a Decent Shave in China Impossible? No, Thanks to Miniso!

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First glances may be suggestive of it being a retail paradise for single females. But closer inspection, plus a touch of trial and error, reveals it has much to offer almost anyone, including the best-value razors of decent quality...
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With Bread All Sorrows are Less; Nanjing’s Top Whole Wheat Picks

Frank Hossack -
We’ll get things off to a start by saying, “Skyways”, for we’re not going to go there. That’s figuratively, not literally. It wouldn’t be fair on the competition. For we don’t all live near a branch of Nanjing’s favourite-foreign bakery....
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A Pint a Day Keeps the Doctor Away! Nanjing’s Top Picks for Milk

Frank Hossack -
Normally, The Nanjinger writes about another kind of pint. This month, though, we turn our attention to the old-fashioned, but equally-important, milk. As with most other products, China has a bewildering array of options from which to choose something as...
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No Nonsense Brewing; Beer Like Back Home Knocks it out the Park

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You know what they say; “You can’t teach an old fish new tricks”. It’s an apt descriptor too, when talking about Nanjing’s Old Fish Elite Brewing Fresh Beer Workshop. For this particular old fish stands out from the competition for...
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Nanjing Time Machine Brings Us 38 Year Old Cheesecake (& Coffee)

Frank Hossack -
A little group of 60-somethings sit outside, possibly recalling their younger years. Likely they were among the regular patrons back in the day. Another, significantly younger group, stands by, seemingly solely for the purposes of photographing this Nanjing icon recently...
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From Chives to Caviar; Sealing in the Succulence Japan Style

Frank Hossack -
Fraught the Japanese, Korean or Chinese BBQ experience can be. At least that’s the way it often feels for the party nominated to do the cooking. It’s a task which falls generally to yours truly, and one which is initially...
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Domino’s Pizza 3-1 The Nanjinger; but with 714 to Choose from

Frank Hossack -
With the whole company having had COVID, we thought we’d celebrate. That and the new year, for as 2023 dawned, US-pizza giant, Domino’s, opened yet-another branch in Nanjing, one near to this publication’s headquarters. With a solid reputation dating back...
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