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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

Unlikey Affairs for a Jew in Ha’erbin

Frank Hossack -
Tapping into a market for quality English translations of contemporary Chinese novels comes the recent release of “Goodnight, Rose”, by Chi Zijian, charting the blossoming relationship between two unlikely friends; a young lady juggling apartments and boyfriends, while holding...
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Battle of the (Aussie) Brunch; Round 1

Renée Gray Beaumont -
If you so happen to find yourself in Xinjiekou, pekish and wondering where to go for good Western food, then skip on down to 31 Morning Brunch, an Australian inspired restaurant specialising in, you guessed right, brunch.  A newly embraced...
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Speakeasy Alive & Well in Nanjing Factory

Renée Gray Beaumont -
The Nanjinger so happened to be dining at trendy new downtown Western restaurant Herb&Spice, when we were invited to take a look at a whisky bar upstairs. Slightly confused, as we had not seen any evidence of such, we...
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Welcome Aboard Starship Bubble Hotel!

Frank Hossack -
Nanjing’s winter might be mercifully short, but it still feels like a long, cold, dark stretch. With the usual entertainment options becoming more of a drag than a please at this time of year, perhaps a night in the...
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‘Aint No Porky Pie, This is The Real Thing!

Renée Gray Beaumont -
It was a rainy, cold, miserable, lazy Sunday and my husband and I agreed that we just really fancied a toasted sandwich. So I eagerly jumped on Chinese food delivery APP, ele.me, and began searching. My husband, being British,...
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Taking the Stress from the Move

Maya Visari -
In need of a removals company, The Nanjinger decided to enlist the help of Asian Tigers Mobility, a company that not only deals with international and domestic moves, but is happy to help with a trip across town too. Spending...
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Southwest Turkey Right on Our Doorstep

Renée Gray Beaumont -
Tired of your staple Western-Nanjing variety and looking for something else to spark your senses? Perhaps an ancient blend of cheese, bread, spices and grilled meat? If your answer is yes, then get yourself down to this restaurant serving...
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Nanjing Hot Pot; Where the In Crowd is at

Frank Hossack -
My own particular love affair with hot pot dates back to the very home of the dish; Sichuan province, and its capital, Chengdu, on my second trip to China in 1993. Few hot pot restaurants today serve up that which...

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