Beijing to Shanghai Restaurants

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  • 1. Da Pai Dang

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    Lined with street-food-style stalls, this wildly popular, well-established dining hall—the original and best of five locations around town—dishes up Yangtze wetlands specialities, including appetizers and soups that emphasize local vegetables rather than the usual starchy offerings; Nanjing's famous salted duck, served sliced on the bone; and steamers full of duck dumplings. Order from the picture menu (with tiny English translations) or get up and browse, pointing to what you want and giving your table number to a costumed attendant.

    25 Ruijin Lu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
    025-8448–8333

    Known For

    • Pretty interior
    • Hearty portions
    • Fresh produce

  • 2. Bellini

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    The crisp Neapolitan-style pizzas at this contemporary Italian eatery come recommended, but don't overlook the seafood specialities and wide range of pasta dishes. Ingredients and cooking techniques are authentic, and regular half-price deals (particularly on Tuesday) attract a local expat and student crowd.

    9 Wenfan Lu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
    025-8579–1577
    www.bellinirestaurants.com

    Known For

    • Friendly Italian host
    • Intimate vibe
    • Great salmon Caesar salad

  • 3. Hui Wei

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    Beloved by locals, Nanjing's very own fast-food chain is a great place to try two regional specialties: xiaolongbao (soup-filled pork dumplings) and maoxue fensi tang (rice noodle soup with duck blood cubes). Branches are everywhere (the original is on Hunan Lu), but the nicest location is on the causeway crossing Xuanwu Lake, where you'll find tables at the water's edge.

    Hunan Lu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
    No phone

    Known For

    • Pretty location
    • Chinese comfort food
    • Swift service

  • 4. Jimingsi Vegetarian Restaurant

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    Inside the Jiming Temple, this establishment makes a good lunch stop. The chefs use wheat gluten and other ingredients to create mock pork, fish, chicken, and goose dishes; the tofu threads and the Sichuan-style "fish" are recommended.

    1 Jimingsi Lu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
    025-5771–3690

    Known For

    • Nice views of the temple grounds
    • Visitor favorite
    • Helpful staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, No credit cards

  • 5. Shizi Lou

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    Near the Shanzi Road Market, this bustling restaurant is a popular purveyor of Huaiyang cuisine, one of the "four great traditions" of Chinese cooking. Try the signature "lion's head" meatballs (shizitou), large and succulent orbs of pork stewed with vegetables in a clear soup; the oversize potstickers (guotie); or, if you're feeling brave, the stinky tofu, malodorous but surprisingly tasty.

    29 Hunan Lu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210009, China
    025-8360–7888

    Known For

    • Popular among locals
    • Simple but tasty food
    • Saltwater duck

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards

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  • 6. Skyways Deli

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    Popular with overseas students studying at Nanjing University, Skyways offers the perfect antidote to oily Chinese food. This clean, user-friendly deli offers a list of sandwiches and salads that lets you choose, check, and chow in a matter of minutes.

    160 Shanghai Lu, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210029, China
    025-8331–7103

    Known For

    • Grocery area with meat and cheese imports
    • Great bakery known for its chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons
    • Expat favorite

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No credit cards

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