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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

Are You Beer Enough to Dare Cross the Yangtze River?

Matt Ford -
When I came to Nanjing and settled in Pukou, I had little expectation of finding a quality bar nearby, and certainly not one with a good range of draft beer. Having visited the usual suspects in the city centre,...
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It’s Flavour Overload in Tour Around the World!

Frank Hossack -
A year or so into operations at The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing, three things are apparent as to the dining therein. That the quality of ingredients employed is second to none, that attention to detail is at a level to be...
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Rooting around for something a little different?

Matt Ford -
Root Inn is no ordinary bar. The award-winning décor is a pun on the name with a rather curious combination of themes; computer-inspired (as in the root directory) and plant-inspired (as in, well, plant roots). The dark interior is...
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Introducing Yellow Mountain Whisky and 89.9% Absinthe!

Frank Hossack -
Opposite the entrance to the Chaotiangong underground car park, Le Bar has become a watering hole for B-list actors and actresses working with a film director based in the up-and-coming, adjacent creative park. And friends and acquaintances of the owner,...
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Roll Over Burger Royalty; Make Room for Patty Princess

Frank Hossack -
And the award for “Smallest Restaurant in Nanjing” goes to... Burger Shop, the recently-opened hole in the wall that is quickly winning the hearts, minds and stomachs of Nanjing’s locals and foreigners alike. Burger Shop first open its door last...
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Real-Deal Retro with a Side of History; Inspiration Awaits

Frank Hossack -
Retro might be the fashion in general these days, but sitting in Miss Tasha’s Shop one gains the overall impression that this is the real deal. And one with quite the backstory. Financial muscle for setting up shop was provided...
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Celebrating with Flair @ Nanjing’s Newest Celebrity Hangout

Francesca Leiper -
You know it’s business when morsels of pink tuna piled onto a seaweed crisp come carved directly from an entire beast that’s sat chilling at the bar in front of us. Added to that are cubes of sweet mango...
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Is Plant-Based Meat all its Element Freshed up to be?

Frank Hossack -
We now live in a not-so-brave new world. Therein, the ominous threat of an omni-potent virus can be found in every corner, while an environmental catastrophe in the making is bringing many a species to the brink of extinction. A...
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