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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

Turning Jiangning Japanese

Frank Hossack -
In downtown Jiangning, close to end of Shengtai Lu, Benyi Sushi is much more than a hole in the wall Japanese joint. For starters, it’s cosy. Sitting a mere 10 people downstairs, with a space for...
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Wujie Vegetarian Flare; The House of 1,000 Mushrooms

Renée Gray Beaumont -
Walking into Wujie, one gets the impression that this certainly is how the other half of Nanjing lives. Vegetarian fine dining; when I heard that there was such a place in Nanjing, I almost didn’t believe it. ...
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Nanjing Beer Caves; Only Bears with Deep Pockets Need Apply

Renée Gray Beaumont -
Were you knocking about Nanjing in 2008? If so, then you probably have fond memories of the only watering holes in town at that time; old faithful Bluesky, no longer behind anything Behind The Wall, Scarlets 1 and 2,...
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Eco Food on Our Doorsteps; Nanjing Goes Green

Frank Hossack -
Back in 2006, USDA (United States’ Department of Agriculture) economist Fred Gales claimed that it is, “almost impossible to grow truly organic food in China”. A large chunk of the problem is ground water. Organic certification...
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Amazing Nanjing Race Delves Depths of Dante’s Inferno

Maya Visari -
The Nanjing Inferno race for charity is back on! You have been invited to take part in one of the most exciting public events of the year. Taken from a part of a book written by...
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Sandwiches Cut Diagonally Just Taste Better, Like Pizza

Frank Hossack -
Affable Canadian Shaun Hanna is one crafty fella. Over a year ago, toying with the idea of opening a pizza shop in Nanjing, he figured what better way to acquire the necessary knowledge than to write his thesis on...
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Whatever will be; Ramsay’s Influence in Nanjing

Renée Gray Beaumont -
Que sera sera, whatever will be will be, the world is not ours to see, que sera sera! This lovely classic was the inspiration for the name of owner Frank Cheung’s French fusion fine dining restaurant. Que Sera Sera...
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Street Kebabs With Style

Alex Szabo -
There comes a day when every expat in Nanjing decides they are finally brave enough to try street food. Amongst the plethora of dumplings, rice, and noodles, an intrepid (and hungry) adventurer may discover Xinjiang meat...

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