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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)
 

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 ...

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.

An inside view of Fu Man Lou Restaurant

Yangzhou Fried Rice (Chao Fan) at Fu Man Lou Restaurant
Yangzhou Fried Rice

 Lion’s Head "Shizi Tou" at Fu Man Lou Restaurant
"Lion’s Head" - A giant meatball.

Outside View of Fu Man Lou Restaurant
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

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, en...

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 ...

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

How to make dumplings

Chinese dumplings ( Jiao Zi ) have been a tasty treat for thousands of years. Today, many foreigners like to eat dumplings, they also want to learn to pack the dumplings.

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Chinese dumplings ( Jiao Zi ) have been a tasty treat for thousands of years. Today, many foreigners like to eat dumplings, they also want to learn to pack the dumplings.

Ok, I can arrange for you. We will go to the chef's house to learn and have dumpling lunch there. It's so delicious.

Tea

Bi Luo Chun tea( one kind of green tea)   is one of the most famous tea in China. It's from my hometown -Suzhou....

Bi Luo Chun tea( one kind of green tea)   is one of the most famous tea in China. It's from my hometown -Suzhou. Bi Luo Chun was given its name by an emperor from the Qing Dynasty.(1636-1912) " Bi " describes the rich green color and " Luo " decribes the spiral shaoe of the tea leaf. The word " Chun " means the season of spring, as this tea is the best harvested in the springtime.

Tea is very good for our health. It can dredge toxin, can prevent cancer.In the tea house we can taste some different kinds of tea in the 1000 years old walking street.

No.1 fish in China

Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish is the No.1 fish in China.The fish is prepared to resemble a squirrel.The mandarin fish is noted for its delicate flavor. It is prepared to fry it in hot oil before bathing it in a sweet and sour sauce....

Squirrel-shaped Mandarin Fish is the No.1 fish in China.The fish is prepared to resemble a squirrel.The mandarin fish is noted for its delicate flavor. It is prepared to fry it in hot oil before bathing it in a sweet and sour sauce. The end result is fish crisp on outside, and  tender and delectable inside. The fish is perfect in color,aroma,taste and appearance.

The braised madarin fish served by Song He Lou and De Yue Lou are said to be the most renowned. these two restaurants have a history dating back over 100 years.