Immersed in Nanjing Duck Cuisine — From Yanshuiya to Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup
Nanjing is the capital of duck cuisine, so much so that there is a saying, "Nanjing people never leave duck behind." A full duck course is available, featuring salt-marinated Yanshuiya, duck blood glass noodle soup, and duck fat dumplings. The standard way to explore the Fuzimiao area is to enjoy the night view; get off at Fuzimiao Station on Subway Line 3. Since there is a long wait at Dapaidang during meal times, be sure to take a number ticket first.
Nanjing Da Paidang (Hunan Road Branch)
Nanjing Dapaidang (Hunan Road)
Han Fuxing (Yan Shui Ya)
Hanfuxing Salted Duck
Confucius Temple Gourmet Street
Fuzimiao Food Street
Shiziqiao Food Street
Shiziqiao Food Street
Huiwei (Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup)
Huiwei Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup
Nanjing Da Paidang (Hunan Road Branch)
Nanjing Dapaidang (Hunan Road)
A popular chain where you can taste Nanjing specialties all at once in an old-fashioned tavern atmosphere. Yanshuiya and the small bottle of duck fat are a must.
Han Fuxing (Yan Shui Ya)
Hanfuxing Salted Duck
A long-standing establishment founded in 1866 as the originator of salt-cured duck. Takeout is the standard, with sales conducted by the jin (unit of weight).
Confucius Temple Gourmet Street
Fuzimiao Food Street
Nanjing's representative food street, enjoyed along with the night view of Qinhuai River. It is lined with shops selling duck blood glass noodle soup and tangbao.
Shiziqiao Food Street
Shiziqiao Food Street
The local food alley on Hunan Road. It is a great place to browse Nanjing snacks at prices cheaper than those in tourist areas.
Huiwei (Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup)
Huiwei Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup
A local chain specializing in Yashefensutang (duck blood and glass noodle soup). The combination of duck blood, offal, and glass noodles offers an unexpectedly delicious hangover cure.
