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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

Japanese Cuisine by Day; Pub by Night

Renée Gray Beaumont -
A longer term trend has seen Nanjing play host to a steady growth of Japanese joints scattered about the city. What Dason Bistro has done right has been to include an impressive selection of Japanese delights...
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Selección Española; I Ham Bowled Over

Francesca Leiper -
Good Spanish restaurants are the kind of thing you have to go to Shanghai for (or Spain). Not to mention forking out an arm and leg. But Nanjing, quite remarkably, has its own treasure, and an affordable one. It’s...
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Axis of Hexi; Make Space for Downtown Sombreros

Francesca Leiper -
Axis Hexi, a newly opened Mexican cantina, is the trendier younger sister of the successful flagship in Xianlin. The décor has pizzazz with a floor nothing short of groovy – not something one tends to notice (nor chooses to)...
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Scotland Upstairs; England & Ireland Downstairs

Frank Hossack -
Folks from Shanghai have, well, certain expectations. Therefore, when they rock into town, it’s time to get out the big guns. After all, we don’t want them headed back to the “Hu” blagging about how uncouth Nanjing is. With its...
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iGYM Opens its Doors as Sun Palace is Reborn

Han Dou -
Situated at the base of purple mountain and a landmark at the east side of Xuanwu Lake with its distinctive dome structure, Sun Palace (太阳公园) was the largest indoor water park in Nanjing when it opened 2003.  ...
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For Canada and Country; Goldstar Café

Tomasso L Jakob -
Lots of natural light, contemporary design and fair-trade organic espresso. If this combination doesn’t immediately bring the picture of Nanjing’s coffee shops to your mind, i am not surprised. Goldstar Café on Shanghai Lu however is trying to change...
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Art Exhibition Review; Theology of Relationships

Francesca Leiper -
The White Cube; a sanctuary for the seasoned art snob. And everyone else? Well, a little bit uncomfortable to be honest. Fill it with colourful canvases, groovy Venezuelan music and a stack of paper for doodling and you get...
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Lady Friendly Line 0

Han Dou -
For whatever reason, there seems to be a food delivery bubble expanding nationwide. On top of existing incumbents such as Baidu Delivery, Meituan Delivery and ele.me (“Are you hungry”), along with your typical Pizzahut and KFC options, it’s becoming a...
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