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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

Chai Pizzeria; Don’t Go Overboard with the Green Peppers

Frank Hossack -
It’s the kind of place where the pretty young things hang on weekend evenings, playing liar dice while downing shots of beer, all the time their faces illuminated by smartphone glow. At Chai Pizzeria however, they have quality to...
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Prandi Pizza

Frank Hossack -
It is easy to be complacent about the options for western food delivery in Nanjing. The much applauded Sherpa’s in Shanghai, Beijing and Suzhou do not dare come near us (largely, I suspect, on account that many a local...
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Nanjing Massacre Memorial; Hall 3

Frank Hossack -
Spoiler; December in Nanjing brings with her the spectre of the anniversary of the Naniing Massacre, on the 13th. Newcomers to the city, lucky enough to be reading this in advance, can be forewarned of the ghostly cry of...
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Tap Planet; the Biggest Selection of Beers on Tap in China!

Frank Hossack -
Open barely a month but with already a stalwart of craft beer fans flocking in nightly, Tap Planet is just as its name implies; the biggest selection of beers on tap in China, or so co-owner Li (the Nanjing...
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Sutao Teahouse

Julia McBurney -
Visiting Sutao Teahouse for dinner, I was under the impression that it purely served vegetarian cuisine, as it was characterized as “vegetarian” on the Chinese restaurant review website, Dazhongdianpin. However, after quickly browsing the handwritten Chinese...
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Tiandi Vegetarian Restaurant

Julia McBurney -
When I arrived at Tiandi Vegetarian Restaurant (天帝素食) for an early dinner, I found it already teeming with customers, many of whom were elderly. Stepping foot into the Buddhist establishment, no one approached to seat me or take my...
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Jimingsi Vegetarian Restaurant

Julia McBurney -
As one of Nanjing’s most prominent and well-established vegetarian venues, Jiming Temple Vegetarian Restaurant undoubtedly deserves a visit from all Nanjing expats. Operating since the 80’s, this faithful vegetarian standby offers a variety of scrumptious mock meat dishes, ranging...
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Apple Store Nanjing; Sinister Activities in a Lousy Location

Frank Hossack -
Standing in Nanjing’s first Apple Store, opened only a week prior, I chat with one of the many and very friendly members of staff. I tell him I have used only Apple computers all my life, that my university...
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