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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

Weaving Magic with Craft Beer by Nanjing’s Qinhuai River

Frank Hossack -
T’was said, back in the day, that civilisation in Nanjing was a plate of salted duck, the evening newspaper and a glass of wine, beside the Qinhuai River. Today, while we will forgo the duck, that could be your mobile...
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Rural Thailand Comes to Nanjing. And it’s Magnificent!

Frank Hossack -
Never ever judge a book by its cover. It may look like a student diner, especially given much of its patronage, but Tai Li Tai is the real deal. Somewhat hidden away in the labyrinth of takeout prep kitchens, repair...
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My Home, My Pizza, My Way, but Seriously No Menu?

Frank Hossack -
Given the coincidental timing of our visit on Woman’s Day, it was just as well that La Mia Casa has mastered the concept of the production line. The QR code was the clue that LMC (they like calling it that...
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Is Turkey Key to Latest International Dining Scene in Nanjing?

Frank Hossack -
A miserable Friday lunchtime in late January saw our arrival to find a table of four young men plus a child, a woman and her daughter, plus a sole foreign lady upstairs, all tucking in. Named after Gaziantep, famed for...
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Posh (ish) Set Lunch in Nanjing for ¥88! What’s the Catch?

Frank Hossack -
These days in Nanjing, one is hard pressed to go out for lunch or dinner and not spend ¥200 per head. Anywhere decent, that is. Hence it was a pleasant to be meandering through the MixC downtown and come...
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Europe Meets Middle East in Nanjing’s All New 1912; Orgasmic!

Frank Hossack -
Somewhat contrary to the very nature of this part of this humble publication, we’re not here for the food. For at Foodgasm, that speaks for itself. But we would need our heads examined if we were not to indulge. Let’s...
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Papa’s Got Some Brand New Pasta; Uptight & Out of Sight

Frank Hossack -
Entering the underground car park of Lucky Square in Jianye District, a giant advertisement for Papà Danilo features their lasagne, its positioning perfection in itself. A little predictable maybe, this must surely be their signature dish. It must therefore also...
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Massacre Memorial Highlights Foreign Media Coverage

Frank Hossack -
While it was unveiled on the anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre last December, it has taken The Nanjinger until this summer to get down to the Memorial Hall to see for itself. Those who follow in our footsteps shall...
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