Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Nanjing locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Salted Duck? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Nanjing.
Breakfast: Salted Duck is Nanjing locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 新街口, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Salted Duck and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Salted Duck veteran near 夫子庙, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 玄武湖, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 新街口 old Salted Duck (20-year veteran); ② 夫子庙 trendy Salted Duck (good ambiance); ③ 玄武湖 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 中山陵; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 夫子庙; ⑥ 六朝古都-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.