Nanjing Impressions

The first meal we had when we arrived in Nanjing was at Nanjing Dapaidang. The three golden characters and the decoration style at the entrance of Dapaidang gave us a feeling of traveling through time and space. It was past the peak time for lunch but the restaurant was still full. Jinling Roast Duck. The driver introduced that Nanjing Roast Duck is the predecessor of Beijing Roast Duck. Nanjing Roast Duck with marinade tastes really good.

Many people on Xiaohongshu recommend the food of Nanjing food stalls. I personally prefer the dining atmosphere in the store, which is full of the flavor of fireworks: not only is there a distinctive welcoming link, but also unexpected storytelling and singing, with the soft Wu dialect, the atmosphere of the Jiangnan water town blows over; there is also a lively but not chaotic service process, and the connection between different links is tight, from taking numbers, singing numbers, welcoming guests to ordering, serving dishes, paying bills, and collecting diners' opinions. The whole process is done in one go, which makes people feel clean and neat without feeling neglected. It's good. The taste of the dishes varies from person to person, and the overall taste is slightly sweet and the portion is relatively large.

Nanjing Dapaidang is a time-honored restaurant. It has folk characteristics. The interior decoration is antique, with wooden tables and chairs, wooden doors and windows. Everything is full of charm. There are so many diners that you have to wait for a long time.

If you go to Nanjing, you must check in at Nanjing Dapaidang. This Fuzimiao store located by the Qinhuai River can be said to be the most popular Nanjing Dapaidang. You cannot make reservations online for small tables, but you can get a number online in advance. We got a number as soon as we got off the train. When we arrived at the store, we waited for about ten minutes before eating, which was also very efficient. I personally recommend going to the nearby Shuipingfang store, where there will be fewer people. If you wait for more than a certain time, you can get a portion of ancient sugar taro shoots, which is a good dessert after the meal. I have a heavy taste, so I ordered a portion of live pearls. It was still fresh, but not as delicious as I remembered. After two, I was half full. Wangfu pickled pepper chicken is a must-order every time, but unfortunately my parents don’t like this sour and sweet taste. The salted duck head is equipped with disposable gloves, which is quite convenient to eat and tastes good. I can’t eat the Tianwang roast duck bun at all. It still feels fishy and is not as delicious as the xiaolongbao. The duck blood vermicelli casserole was neither good nor bad. For stir-fried seasonal vegetables, I chose water spinach, which was not very good. I don’t recommend it. Water spinach is better in Southeast Asian restaurants. The taste of Nanjing Dapaifang is really average, but it is affordable, the environment is also unique, and there are performances of music playing and singing in the hall.

Nanjing Da Pai Dang has a strong folk style, simple and elegant. The dishes belong to Nanjing local cuisine, which can be said to be the representative works of Jinling cuisine. The home-cooked dishes are authentic and the snacks are exquisite. There are thirteen private rooms here, all named after the thirteen gates of Nanjing in the Ming Dynasty. Although the private rooms are not big, they have a bit of ancient charm. In Nanjing Da Pai Dang, couplets and lanterns can be seen everywhere, waiters in ancient costumes welcome and see off guests and shuttle between tables, and there are live performances of Suzhou Pingtan in the hall. The folk customs and ancient elegance of the Jiangnan area are overflowing, just like the old wine shops and teahouses.

This Nanjing food stall is located on the Qinhuai River, in a great location. Nanjing food stalls are now chain restaurants, and there are many cities. I like their dishes, store layout and Pingtan performances. I must go there when I come to Nanjing. There are so many people, and I waited for a long time. The dishes are as delicious as always, but there was no live Pingtan performance when I went there, which was a pity.

Nanjing Dapaidang is a very down-to-earth restaurant in Nanjing. This restaurant has the local characteristics of Nanjing, and the dishes are also very up-to-date. The taste is very suitable for us Jiangsu and Zhejiang people! Especially the Tianwang roast duck bun, it is really delicious. The price is also cheap, very affordable.