Restaurants & Cafes

Oasis

Oasis made a name for itself on account of its genuine, modern, Western flair. House music, stylish decor and fabulous lighting create just the right environment to sip a cocktail or two. To add to the pleasure, you can enjoy...

La Mona

Hidden along the ring road surrounding the Olympic Stadium on the lower level one side of the Olympic Stadium East Line 2 metro station, one might have to go on a bit a of a drive to find La...

Gova Cafe & Florist

Opened by an "overseas returnee", who earned his bachelor degree in Canada, Gova really nails the authentic hipster cafe feel. A great place to relax and browse through their selection of magazines, Gova seems to have become a favourite...

Wujie Vegetarian

There are tragically far from enough vegetarian restaurants in Nanjing, although the health craze to have developed recently has provided reasons to be optimistic. One such example is Wujie Vegetarian, plush enough for its location on the sixth floor...

ZingHut Greek Restaurant

As the very first establishment in Nanjing to serve up genuine Greek food, ZingHut holds a bit of a monopoly for the moment. This might explain the slightly small portions. Yet, in terms of taste the restaurant does not...

Juliette Patisserie

If the dark purple store front was not enough to catch one's attention, the seriously stunning display in the window will surely do the trick. Juliette Patisserie has an eye for sweet (and edible) decorations, offering extensive themed birthday...

Sweety Cone

The colorful kitsch and random items one would expect in a children’s bedroom make the message unmistakable; here at Sweety Cone it’s all about the sweets. Ice cream to be exact (though we failed to spot the cone referred...

Lao Cui Teahouse

With possibly the coolest possible location, especially for history nuts, the Lao Cui Teahouse inside of the Nanjing City Wall is a wonderful destination for those seeking a bit of peace, wanting to read a good book and enjoy...

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