Maxiangxing
The first floor of Maxiangxing (马祥兴) has a wide selection of Xiaochi, which means ’little snacks’. The offerings include several to which Nanjing locals feel the most municipal pride: fried dumplings, soup dumplings, steamed dumplings and what can be translated as “return to sau...
The first floor of Maxiangxing (马祥兴) has a wide selection of Xiaochi, which means ’little snacks’. The offerings include several to which Nanjing locals feel the most municipal pride: fried dumplings, soup dumplings, steamed dumplings and what can be translated as “return to sauce tofu”. The twist at Maxiangxing is that the restaurant does not serve any pork. While virtually all varieties of dumpling in Nanjing contain pork by default, Maxiangxing’s dumplings are made with beef.
There are no menus with English translations or with pictures.
Besides the first floor, Maxiangxing also has 2 more floors, each one fancier and pricier than the next.
"Return to sauce tofu” is stir-fried once, then placed back in a broth in order to soak up extra flavor.
How to Get There: Maxiangxing is located on Yunnan Bei Lu (云南北路) near Lion’s Bridge (狮子桥) and Little Fat Lamb (小肥羊, Xiao Fei Yang) hot pot restaurant. The Yunnan Bei Lu bus stop is also right next to Maxiangxing’s entrance.
Cite Coffee
How to get there: Cite Coffee is located right next to the Light Art Tunnel (灯光隧道) near Hunan Lu (湖南路). The Light Art Tunnel is directly across from the north entrance of ...
How to get there: Cite Coffee is located right next to the Light Art Tunnel (灯光隧道) near Hunan Lu (湖南路). The Light Art Tunnel is directly across from the north entrance of Lion's Bridge (狮子桥). There are many buses that stop nearby and the Xuanwu Men subway station is only a 10 minute walk away on the east end of Hunan Lu.
Link: www.xddcoffee.com
Da Ming Temple Vegetarian Restaurant
This place is a treat. Vegetarian food can be tough to find in Yangzhou, but this restaurant, recently opened in collaboration with the historic Da Ming Temple, serves an impressive assortment of dishes ma...
This place is a treat. Vegetarian food can be tough to find in Yangzhou, but this restaurant, recently opened in collaboration with the historic Da Ming Temple, serves an impressive assortment of dishes made completely without the use of animal products. Buddhist vegetarian cuisine is an entirely different style of Chinese fare, and the owners are more than happy to discuss the philosophy behind it. The cuisine is based on the Huai Yang School, and displays notably creativity. The restaurant also boasts very reasonable prices. Smaller dishes start around 5 Yuan and the more intricate, such as a large fake fish or ribs, go for about 30 Yuan. Another plus is each dish is pictured on the menu next to its description, which even includes a list of the exact ingredients. This restaurant is well worth a visit.
To find the restaurant head south on Yangzi Jiang Road (扬子江南路). Pass the Times Supermarket and then look to the northeast corner of the intersection with Wenhui East Road (文汇东路)
Kohinoor Restaurant – Indian and Pakistani Cuisine
The fairly new Kohinoor Restaurant sits above the lobby in the Ramada Hotel. The food is typical Indian and Pakistani fare although not as spicy. However, the kitchen can surely add ...
The fairly new Kohinoor Restaurant sits above the lobby in the Ramada Hotel. The food is typical Indian and Pakistani fare although not as spicy. However, the kitchen can surely add some heat upon request.
As should be expected from a reputable hotel chain, the restaurant and hotel bathroom appear quite clean. Servers are attentive, perhaps due to the fact that this small restaurant was almost empty during our visit. Hopefully they become better known soon.
A typical meal for two costs about 100 to 150 yuan not including drinks.
How to Get There
Take the subway to Gulou (鼓楼) station and walk northwest for a few minutes on Zhongshan Bei Lu (中山北路) until you see the Ramada. Kohinoor is on the 2nd floor directly above the hotel lobby.
Kohinoor offers free home delivery within 3 kilometers of their store. If delivery is further than 3 kilometers away, the taxi fare will be added to the bill.