Restaurants & Cafes

A La Puff Bakery

This "almost-hole in the wall bakery" is easy to miss hidden on the bustling but slightly secluded Qindao Street off Guangzhou Lu; and yet missing this little treat will make your life a little less rich. The handmade cupcakes...

Thai Orchid

Thai used to be one of those nationalities under represented in the colorful cuisine-scape of Nanjing; not anymore. Thai Orchid is the latest of a number of restaurants hailing from the Asian country that will delight your tastebuds with...

West City Story

For those seeking a nice, relaxing lunch in the Fraser Suites part of town, West City Story is a dining spot worth paying an afternoon visit to. The cosy and inviting store offers a generous variety of the “now-mandatory”...

Sakura

Sakura is the latest addition to the growing number of Japanese cuisine available on Shanghai Lu, specialising in "innovative Japanese cookery". Deliciously light and healthy hot pot options to which a portion of Udong noodles can be added at...

Momicafe

Coffee, books and postcards; Momicafe offers everything the interior decorating heart and stationery fan desires while inviting you to linger and spend even more money on their pretty, little gadgets while enjoying a hot beverage from their Café section....

London Tea Station

London Tea Station is now where Nanjing's upper middle class are spending their Sunday afternoons. With good reason too; indulge in tea sets that come with Creme brûlée and scones that are yes, made with butter; go all out on the...

Cafe Inn

Cafe Inn is another of an army of Starbucks-like coffee houses that invite you to linger while reading a book, enjoying an unpronouncably complicated beverage and taking a respite from being a fast-paced urbanite. What makes this place stand...

Toronto Seafood Buffet

Located next to the ice rink in Wonder City, one can enjoy a staple choice including crab, shrimps and sashimi for an inexpensive ¥129 per person. Toronto's offer further includes steak, Chinese hot pot and Häagen Dasz ice cream....

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