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Early Vegetarianism

Early Vegetarianism  is a great little restaurant with a slightly odd name. It is located in an arcade a little back off Zhong Shan Lu (中山路) just south of Xue Qian Jie at 118 Zhong Shan Lu.&nbs...

Early Vegetarianism  is a great little restaurant with a slightly odd name. It is located in an arcade a little back off Zhong Shan Lu (中山路) just south of Xue Qian Jie at 118 Zhong Shan Lu.  Besides a pleasant and healthy, smoke-free environment, no msg, and no meat, there are even many delicious foods that taste remarkably similar to meat (without the obligatory bones that come in most meat here). Prices are reasonable (around 20 yuan for a plate), especially if you go with a group and share. Fruit juices, smoothies and herbal teas are nice compliments, but can crank up the total price of a meal.

Starbucks

Starbucks:
Starbucks in Wuxi have little problem retaining their totally globalized, Western feel. The staff speak fairly solid English; the menu is in English, and the food is visible within a glass display. On busy days, such as weekend lunch-time...
Starbucks:
Starbucks in Wuxi have little problem retaining their totally globalized, Western feel. The staff speak fairly solid English; the menu is in English, and the food is visible within a glass display. On busy days, such as weekend lunch-times, Starbucks is a good place to eat if you are not in the mood for long queues and jostling crowds. The coffee shops are often useful to meet up with friends and sometimes to get to know other expats in Wuxi, if that is your desire.
 
Starbucks Locations in Wuxi:
  • On the east side of Zhong Shan Lu just north of Ren Min Lu. The shop is on the ground floor, but you can take a tray up the escalator to sit in the restaurant on the second floor.
  • On the east side of Zhong Shan Lu north of Xue Qian Jie.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut:
Since pizza is relatively expensive in China, Pizza Hut can emanate the feeling of an exclusive restaurant. Its a reliable place to go during busy times when other restaurants can be too crowded. China's version of Pizza Hut is unsurprisingly no...
Pizza Hut:
Since pizza is relatively expensive in China, Pizza Hut can emanate the feeling of an exclusive restaurant. Its a reliable place to go during busy times when other restaurants can be too crowded. China's version of Pizza Hut is unsurprisingly not entirely the same as its overseas counterparts. The restaurants in Wuxi can be found at these locations:
  • On Ren Min Lu at the corner near Zhong Shan Lu next to Parksons. +86 (0)510 8273 9300
  • On the western side of Zhong Shan Lu just north of the corner with Ren Min Lu. +86 (0)510 8279 9960
 

K.F.C.

KFC: KFC's treats are basically the same as you will remember it from back home. However, here in Wuxi a few extra ingredients add a bit of local flavour, and make KFC at least worth a try. Restaurants can be found in Wuxi at these locations...
KFC: KFC's treats are basically the same as you will remember it from back home. However, here in Wuxi a few extra ingredients add a bit of local flavour, and make KFC at least worth a try. Restaurants can be found in Wuxi at these locations.
 

MacDonald's

McDonald's locations in Wuxi:
McDonald's locations in Wuxi:
  • Right outside the NanChang markets on Jie Fang Lu (the ring road) at the southern end of Zhong Shan Lu.
  • On the corner of Zhong Shan Lu and Xue Qian Jie.
  • On the corner of Zhong Shan Lu and Ren Min Lu on the left hand side of the little arcade that opens onto Ren Min Lu.
  • At the northernmost part of Jie Fang Lu, the ring road.
  • In all the major shopping centres (Carrefour, Trust Mart, RT Mart, Ocean, Baoli)