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+86 (0)27 8271 2228 8271 7778
Second Location: No. 735, Jianshe Dadao Street, Hankou (汉口建设大道735号) +86 (0)27 8579 8288 8575 8388
Third Location: No. 1, Tiyuguan Road, Wuchang (武汉体育馆路) +86 (0)27 8732 0588 8732 0688

Konglong Taizi serves both Western style beefsteak and chicken breast, a variety of seafood including shrimp, salmon, scallops and crab as well as Chinese cuisine. The Chinese cuisine is a mixture of flavours from Sichuan, Hunan, Canton (Guangdong) and Hubei provinces.

Hongshan Vegetable Bolts (Hongshan Cai Tai)

These vegetable bolts are a specific type of red vegetable which are grown in Hongshan District in Wuchang. It is crisp, yet tender with a refreshing flavor. A famous dish called Hongshan Bolts Fried with Smoked Pork can be found on virtually every menu in any Wuhan restaurant. T...

A few well-known chain restaurants which serve this popular dish in Wuhan include Little Blue Whale, Wuhan San Wu, Yan Yang Tian, Hubei San Wu, and Fu Sheng. They all have multiple branches established throughout the city.

Xiao Tao Yuan Restaurant (Xiaotaoyuan Soups)

Xiaotaoyuan soups are cooked over a low heat which preserves both the fresh taste and the nutrients. The most famous recipes include Chicken Soup, Spareribs Soup, and Duck Soup. The best place to sample this kind of soup is at the Xiaotaoyuan Restaurant on Lanling Road in Hankou distr...

Fu Man Lou Restaurant

Fu Man Lou is a great place to enjoy the Chinese dining spectacle of a steamy window, packed restaurant complete with three floors of high decible yelling, flowing baijiu, and a superfluous wait staff all under a smokey haze. It’s awesome. The Yangzhou cuisine here is some of the best in town as well. The historic Fu Man Lou (福满楼) is located on the roundabout facing the brown Siwang pavillion.

Yangzhou Fried Rice

"Lion’s Head" - A giant meatball.

An outside view of the Fu Man Lou near the Siwang Pavillion

Second Location

No. 202 Wenchang Xi Lu (文昌西路202号)
+86 (0)514 85108 888, 8786 2777, 8795 9777

Pasti

The owners of Pasti have a great concept – a friendly atmosphere, big menu, home made pasta, and great prices. While I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at Pasti, I have to admit that the atmosphere was a little lacking. It was definitely “friendly,” but in a corporate wa...

Despite the fact that Pasti didn’t quite feel like a typically charming Italian trattoria, the food was great. Furthermore, the wait staff was accommodating and at the end of the night the bill was surprisingly low. For a starter we were given a free plate of tapenade bruschetta – who doesn’t love it when a restaurant gives you free stuff! We each had pasta for our main course, and were all satisfied with our choices. The pesto gnocchi (46RMB) and the mushroom and bacon fusilli (46RMB) were particularly popular. We each had a drink and were given delicious almond biscotti (free) after our meal. The total, for four, was 250RMB , not too shabby.

Pasti is near Nanjing Lu, but far enough off the main pedestrian strip to make the prices a deal compared to everything else on Nanjing Lu. Give it a shot after a day of shopping at Plaza 66!

How to get there: Take Metro Line 2 to Shi Men Road Station. Exit Nanjing Lu and head west, away from the Bund. Take a right on Xikang Lu. Walk up two blocks to Beijing Xilu, take a right. Pasti is on the left about 20 meters down the street.

Iiiit!

Iiiit is an excellent locale whose healthy conscious menu focuses on western style gourmet salads, sandwiches and pizzas. Iiiit is the kind of restaurant which always leaves guests happy no matter what they are in the mood for! The sandwiches feature amazingly fresh and creative breads alon...

The menu is not too big, but anyone can certainly find at least a dozen choices on it that sound great. The Barbeque Pulled Pork Panini (48RMB) and the Provencal Vegetarian Panini (38RMB) are great standbys. If I can’t make up my mind, I always go for one of those. For something a little more unsual, try the Louisiana Muffalata Sandwich (38RMB) or the Curried Tuna Sandwich (38RMB). For a fresh and healthy drink I highly recommend a smoothie or fresh squeezed juice. Iiiit also makes awesome chocolate chip cookies – easy to get addicted to.

Located within the compound of the snazzy Summit Club apartment complex, Iiiit is easy to miss, so pay attention to addresses on your way! There is great outdoor seating and spacious indoor seating.

Take Metro Line 1 to Changshu Lu station. Exit onto Changshu Lu., and then take a left onto Wuyuan Lu after one block. Take a right on Wulumuqi Lu, and head north about two blocks. Iiiit and the Summit Club will be on the right. (Edited by Xiaoqing)

Azul and Viva

To be completely honest I am a little unclear about the difference between Azul and Viva. They appear to be the same restaurant, and share the same business card, but they are listed separately in directories. They do say that the downstairs is a tapas bar and the upstairs is the restaurant, but I have eaten on both floors and the menu has been the same. Either way, the atmosphere is cool and the food is great. Call it Azul, call it Viva, this is a wonderful place to have a fine meal and choose from a wide array of items on the menu.

I love tapas, because they give me the opportunity to sample a lot of different things. However, after eating tapas I often leave a little unsatisfied, a little hungry, and missing my main course. Fortunately Azul and Viva has mastered the perfect serving size, and I never leave feeling hungry! Do not miss the Seared Tuna Carpaccio with Spicy Soba Noodle Salad & Wasabi Aioli (78RMB), the Calamari (38RMB) or the Sesame Prawns (98RMB). The restaurant also offers larger plates, but the tapas are always what I remember the next time I go back. Last, but not least, be sure to taste their sangria wine – I like the original the best.

How to get there: Take Metro Line 1 to Hengshan Lu Station. Exit onto Henghsan Lu, and then head north. Take a left onto Dongping Lu about 8 minutes walk from the subway stop. The restaurant is on the right side.

Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant

I am pleased to report that the Xuanwu Hotel Rooftop Restaurant is the signle best buffet restaurant I’ve ever been to! It’s a revolving restaurant on the 20th floor of the Xuanwu hotel, serving both Chinese and Western buffet. To sit comfortably on a sofa, enjoy a delicious meal, and take in a bird’s eye view of the entire city, including the beautiful Xuanwu Lake in the moon-lit night, is a wondeful feeling. Although the speed of the revolution is almost too fast for me.

The cold dishes include sashimi, mussels, and scallops. Hot dishes include beefsteak, fish steak, muttonchops, stewed French snails, crab, and various soups. The desserts here are delicately made and delicious but the fruits and drinks are nothing spectacular. Besides these plentiful choices, there is also BBQ, fried shrimps, and other spot-made food at the bar. The price is 148 yuan per person plus a 15% service charge.

Dining at the rooftop restaurant is rather convenient as the hotel is centrally located. It is just across the street from the Jiangsu Exhibition Hall, a few meters away from Xuanwu Men Subway Station, 10 minutes from the railway station, and 25 minutes from the airport.

Link: Xuanwu Hotel

Sunward Fishery Restaurant

After sampling the Sunward Fishery Restaurant twice, I discovered that it is truly an excellent place to dine. The restaurant boasts a spectacular facade with a large parking lot outside. The decor within the restaurant is equally grand and luxurious, so the restaurant is an ideal place to hold banquets. While dining, the quiet and cozy atmosphere makes for a suitable environment to discuss important topics such as business.

As is obvious from the establishment’s name, the restaurant specializes in fish dishes and seafood. An impressive and enjoyable part of the dining experience is the way in which you order. Instead of browsing the menu, patrons walk around an exhibition hall of sorts to look at the display dishes. Then the waiter accompanying them will note what they wish to order. After ordering, an elevator takes guests to the dining hall.

Meals here are relatively expensive; of course the fine service tip is included. The meal costed us about 500 yuan for four people, not including alcohol.

Bus routes 25,59,82,17,52,87

Other Locations

No. 189 Jiangdong Bei Lu, Gulou Qu, Nanjing (南京市鼓楼区江东北路189号)
+86 (0)25 8655 1111, 8655 6666

No. 1 Lijin Lu, Gaoxin Kaifa Qu, Nanjing (高新开发区丽近路1号)
+86 (0)25 5874 7777

Korean at the News Hotel

At the far end of the main lobby in the News Hotel authentic Korean cuisine is available for around 50 yuan per person. The entire staff wears traditional Korean costumes.

First try some shiguo banf...