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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

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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Hot or Not or Top Spot? New Nanjing Burger Bar Ticks the Boxes

Frank Hossack -
When a couple of Nanjingers together with their business buddy in the burger business from Guizhou visited a potential location for their operation in Xianlin, they must have thought they had struck pure gold. Likewise in Xinjiekou, when they bagged...
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Million Dollar Fries & Hot Dog Carts in Nanjing

Frank Hossack -
Classic, fictional, movie musical, “Grease”, features a theme-park ride called “Shake Shack”, on which are John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John when they sing, “You're the One that I Want”. Today, it’s not a ride, but it is a reality...
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Fixing it in the Mix; Fine Beer & Meals in Nanjing’s New Mall

Matt Ford -
My first experience of a No. 18 Brew Pub was in Wuhan. It was one of several craft beer places there that opened all day, leaving me wondering, as usual, why this seldom seems possible in Nanjing. Located opposite...
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Big Skewers Plus Well Worn Menus Equals Foodgasm!

Frank Hossack -
Instagram users in Nanjing will have likely seen this treasure, and been possibly inspired to dine within. There, they would have then discovered a chest full of culinary loot. But first let’s backtrack a little. To open a F&B epicurean...
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Fishing for Afternoon Aperitifs along a Nanjing Backstreet

Matt Ford -
Just as along many other backstreets in China, Diaoyutai (钓鱼台; fishing stage) plays host to an uneasy truce between pedestrians, cyclists and the occasional motorist wishing they had not been tempted by an apparent shortcut.  Under ordinary circumstances I would...

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Tasty Solutions on the Menu at Shanghai Climate Week

Shanghai Climate Week coincides with Earth Day and highlights China's dual-carbon commitments. And while its object as also a...
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Why is the Shanghai Government Sniffing around Our Back Yard? 

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Nanjing’s International Flights; All Change for Summer Schedule

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