Due to the advantageous geographical location, Jiangsu has a dense network of rivers and lakes, providing abundant food resources. Jiangsu Cuisine consequently focuses on the cooking of various aquatic products including fish, shrimps and crabs. Through thousands of years of development, Jiangsu Cuisine mainly consists of Huaiyang (Huai'an and Yangzhou) Cuisine, Jinling (Nanjing) Cuisine, Suxi (Suzhou and Wuxi) Cuisine and Xuhai (Xuzhou and Haiqi) Cuisine. Huaiyang Cuisine is the most outstanding and preferred by people from many places.

Shanghai borders Jiangsu Province to the north so there are a large number of Jiangsu restaurants in this city. These restaurants are usually delicately decorated and the prices are a little high; however dining in Jiangsu restaurants is always enjoyable. Jiangsu dishes with fresh, clear and delicious flavor are easily accepted. Santao Duck and Yangzhou Boiled Gansi are highly recommended.

 Recommended Jiangsu Restaurants:

 Villa du Lac
Chinese name: 湖庭 (hú tíng)
Specialties: Hu Ting is the only restaurant facing the Taiping Lake in Xin Tian Di. You can appreciate the beautiful scenery while you dine here. The three-story restaurant has been restored from a Shikumen house. Only 80 seats are available in the spacious dining hall of about 700 square meters (7535 square feet). The elegant decor which is mainly in white and the dainty furnishings are sure to make you feel at ease. Dishes served in this restaurant are authentic delicate Jiangsu dishes. The service in the restaurant is also commendable. The cost is a little high; however it is worth giving the restaurant a try if you like your dinner to be an all round enjoyment.
Address: No.383, South Huangpi Road, Luwan District (the intersection with Xingye Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 22:30
Average cost per person: CNY 1000

 Fwu Luh Pavilion
Chinese name: 福禄居 (fú lù jū)
Specialties: This restaurant boasts one of the best Jiangsu Cuisine restaurants in Shanghai. The surroundings are pleasant and include a pond in front of the restaurant and landscape paintings on the walls. Old-time lamps are used to create a subtle lighting. Yangzhou Gansi and crab meat balls are the two most recommended dishes.

Hongqiao Branch: 603B, 6F, Grand Gateway, No.1, Hongqiao Road, Xuhui District
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 250

Xin Tian Di Branch: House 3, South Block, Xin Tian Di, Lane 123, Xingye Road, Luwan District (near South Huangpi Road)
Dingxi Branch: No. 1525, Dingxi Road, Changning District

 Le Ting
Chinese name: 乐庭 (lè tíng)
Specialties: This restaurant is in an old western style building. The dainty decor, the delicate tableware, the excellent service and the tasty Huaiyang dishes of Jiangsu combine together to produce a truly satisfying experience. As this is a very popular restaurant you should make a reservation.
Address: No.878, Julu Road, Jing'an District (near Changshu Road)
Operating hours: 11:30 - 14:00, 17:30 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 500

 Tianshui Yaju Caff
Chinese name: 天水雅居 (tiān shuǐ yǎ jū)
Specialties: With aquatic products and seafood being the house speciality the dishes served in this restaurant are based on the cooking style of Jiangyin in southern Jiangsu Province. Braised clover and shrimp is highly recommended.
Average cost per person: CNY 100 - 150

Quxi Branch: No. 479, Quxi Road, Huangpu District (near South Xizang Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 21:30

East Nanjing Road Branch: No. 98, East Nanjing Road, Huangpu District (near Middle Sichuan Road)
Operating hours: 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 21:00

 Nanling Restaurant
Chinese name: 南伶酒家 (nán líng jiǔ jiā)
Specialties: This is a restaurant with old-fashioned decor and traditional Jiangsu school of cooking. Dishes here usually have a fresh and clear flavor.
Address: No.168, Yueyang Road, Xuhui District (near Yongjia Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00
Average cost per person: CNY 100

 Yangzhou Restaurant
Chinese name: 扬州饭店 (yáng zhōu fàn diàn)
Specialties: It is an old Jiangsu Cuisine restaurant decorated in the style of buildings in an ancient water town in southern China. You will find many old Shanghai residents dining here. Yangzhou Gansi, crab powder tofu and crab powder meatball are the trump cards of this restaurant.
Average cost per person: CNY 80 - 120

Ruijin Branch: Minfang Building, No. 108, Ruijin 2nd Road, Luwan District (near Middle Fuxing Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 23:00

Xuhui Branch: No. 10, North Xitai Road, Xuhui District (between Huangshi Road and South Longshui Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 21:00

Huangpu Branch: No. 345, Middle Fujian Road, Huangpu District (near East Nanjing Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 21:00

 Mei Long Zhen Restaurant
Chinese name: 梅龙镇 (méi lóng zhèn)
Specialties: Founded in 1938, this restaurant is an ideal place to feel the history and folk customs of Shanghai. It is decorated in traditional Chinese style and serves classical Jiangsu dishes.
Average cost per person: CNY 100 - 150

General Restaurant: No. 22, Lane 1081, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District (near Jiangning Road)
Operating hours: 11:30 - 13:30, 17:30 - 22:30

Westgate Mall Branch: 6F, Westgate Mall, No. 1038, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District (near Jiangning Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 22:00

 SOAHC Restaurant & Tea Garden
Chinese name: 鸿禧茶居 (hóng xǐ chá jū)
Specialties: Located at a small lane in Xin Tian Di, the restaurant is a typically elegant one restored from a Shikumen house. With specially designed murals, droplights, wooden staircase, doors and windows, the dining environment inside is really amazing. Dishes focus on Jiangsu and Sichuan Cuisines with Hongxi Yipin meat ball being the signature dish. Afternoon tea is also served at this restaurant.
Address: House 3, South Block, Xin Tian Di, Lane 123, Xingye Road, Luwan District (near South Huangpi Road)
Operating hours: 10:00 - 22:30
Average cost per person: CNY 250

 Lu Yang Cun Restaurant
Chinese name: 绿杨村 (lǜ yáng cūn)
Specialties: This is an old Jiangsu Cuisine restaurant. Dishes served here are fresh, delicious and healthy. All the snacks, but especially the vegetable stuffed buns, are extremely tasty.
Average cost per person: CNY 50 - 80
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 21:00

Shimen Branch: No. 763, West Nanjing Road, Jing'an District (near Shimen 1st Road)
Jiangning Branch: opposite Majestic Theater, No. 77, Jiangning Road, Jing'an District (near Fengxian Road)

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