Restaurant in Nanjing, China
Michelin-recognised Huaiyang at Jiangning prices.
A Michelin Plate and Black Pearl 1 Diamond Huaiyang restaurant in Nanjing's Jiangning district, priced at ¥¥¥. It delivers award-recognised cooking at a mid-tier price point with easy booking access — a strong choice for a special occasion meal or business dinner in the south of the city. The setting suits a considered, relaxed evening rather than a high-energy night out.
The common assumption about Longyin Shanfang is that its Jiangning address puts it outside the main circuit of Nanjing dining — a suburban detour that requires planning and pays off modestly. That assumption is wrong. This restaurant holds both a 2025 Michelin Plate and a 2025 Black Pearl 1 Diamond, placing it in a credentialed tier that most addresses in the city never reach. If you are looking for a serious Huaiyang meal in Nanjing, this is a legitimate answer.
Huaiyang cuisine is among China's most technically demanding regional traditions, built around knife work, broth clarity, and ingredients sourced from the Yangtze Delta. The style rewards patience from the kitchen and attention from the diner. At ¥¥¥ pricing, Longyin Shanfang sits at mid-to-upper range for Nanjing — meaningfully above the casual end of the market but short of the ¥¥¥¥ outlay that [Jiangnan Wok · Yun](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/jiangnan-wok-yun-nanjing-restaurant) requires. That positioning is part of the appeal: you are getting award-recognised cooking without paying the full premium of the city's most formal rooms.
The address at 888 Shenfeng Road in Shangfang Town places the restaurant in a setting that reads differently from a downtown high-rise dining room. Huaiyang food, historically tied to the landscapes and gardens of Jiangsu province, can feel more coherent in a low-density, greener environment than it does competing with the ambient noise of a city-centre block. Visually, expect a room that signals intention rather than flash , the kind of space where the tableware and the light are considered, and where the absence of spectacle is itself a design choice. For a celebratory dinner or a considered business meal, that register tends to land well.
With a Google rating of 5.0 (based on 3 reviews), the sample size is too small to treat as statistically meaningful, but the floor score is consistent with a kitchen that takes its output seriously. The Michelin and Black Pearl recognitions carry more evidential weight here: both programmes evaluate Nanjing's dining pool rigorously, and a dual award in the same calendar year suggests this is not an accidental placement.
Huaiyang cuisine has a strong seasonal dimension. The tradition draws on produce that peaks across different points of the year , braised ingredients suited to cooler months, lighter preparations that align with spring and summer. Booking during the current season is worth doing with that in mind: what the kitchen is doing right now is likely calibrated to what is available rather than what is on a fixed permanent menu. For a special occasion meal, that seasonal attentiveness is part of what you are paying for at this level.
Booking difficulty is rated easy. That is a practical advantage over more competitive tables in Nanjing's recognised dining tier. You do not need to plan weeks in advance, which makes this a credible option for a dinner that comes together on shorter notice , a business visitor's evening meal, a spontaneous anniversary dinner, or a family celebration that did not get scheduled far ahead. For comparable Huaiyang cooking at this award level, the ease of access here is genuinely useful. Venues like [Jiangnan Wok](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/jiangnan-wok-nanjing-restaurant) and [Hou Pin Xiao Yuan](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/hou-pin-xiao-yuan-nanjing-restaurant) serve the same broad tradition but may carry different demand pressures.
If you are travelling through Nanjing specifically to eat Huaiyang food, Longyin Shanfang in Jiangning is worth pairing with a broader itinerary. The city is one of the tradition's home territories , Huaiyang cuisine is rooted in the Jiangsu-Anhui corridor, and Nanjing sits squarely in that zone. For comparison across the wider region, [Ru Yuan in Hangzhou](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/ru-yuan-hangzhou-restaurant), [The Huaiyang Garden in Macau](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/the-huaiyang-garden-macau-restaurant), and [Huaiyang Fu (Dongcheng) in Beijing](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/huaiyang-fu-dongcheng-beijing-restaurant) represent what the tradition looks like in other city contexts , useful reference points if you are benchmarking quality across trips.
Book Longyin Shanfang if you want a credentialed Huaiyang meal at a mid-tier price point, in a setting that suits a thoughtful occasion rather than a loud group night out. It is a strong choice for a date, a business dinner where the food should do some of the conversational work, or a family celebration where quality matters more than a flashy address. The Jiangning location means it works leading if you are staying in the south of the city or have transport arranged , it is not a spontaneous walk-in from the central hotel district. For options closer to the city centre, [Man Ho](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/man-ho-nanjing-restaurant) and [Lantchen Reserve](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/lantchen-reserve-nanjing-restaurant) cover different ground geographically and in style. If you are spending time in the Jiangning area already, there is no reason not to make this your dinner anchor. If you are making a trip specifically for this meal, it is worth the plan.
For context on what else Nanjing offers across restaurants, hotels, bars, and beyond, see our full Nanjing restaurants guide, our full Nanjing hotels guide, our full Nanjing bars guide, our full Nanjing wineries guide, and our full Nanjing experiences guide. For Huaiyang cooking at comparable or higher tiers elsewhere in China, [Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) in Beijing](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/xin-rong-ji-xinyuan-south-road-beijing-restaurant), [102 House in Shanghai](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/102-house-shanghai-restaurant), [Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/xin-rong-ji-chengdu-restaurant), [Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/chef-tams-seasons-macau-restaurant), and [Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/imperial-treasure-fine-chinese-cuisine-guangzhou-restaurant) offer useful comparisons across the broader fine Chinese dining tier.
Yes , this is one of the stronger options in Nanjing for a considered celebration. The combination of a 2025 Michelin Plate and a Black Pearl 1 Diamond at ¥¥¥ pricing means you get award-level Huaiyang cooking without the full outlay of the city's most formal tables. The Jiangning setting suits an occasion where atmosphere and food quality matter more than a central-city address. For a date or a business dinner, it works well. For a large, loud group, a livelier venue in the city centre may be a better fit.
Specific menu details are not available in our current data. What we can say is that the kitchen holds both Michelin Plate and Black Pearl recognition for its Huaiyang cooking, which is a tradition built on precise knife technique, clear-stock preparations, and seasonal Yangtze Delta produce. When you book, ask the team what is in season and let the kitchen guide you , that approach tends to get the leading results at this tier of Huaiyang restaurant.
We do not have confirmed information about bar seating at this venue. Huaiyang restaurants at this award level typically do not operate a bar-counter dining format in the way that Japanese or modern European restaurants might. If solo bar seating is a priority, confirm directly with the restaurant before booking.
Plausibly yes, but with a caveat about the location. The easy booking difficulty means you can arrange a solo table without the competition that higher-demand restaurants create. At ¥¥¥, a solo meal is manageable without committing to a large spend. The Jiangning address is the main practical consideration for a solo diner without a car , confirm access before committing. In terms of Huaiyang cuisine specifically, solo dining at this tier is relatively common in China and unlikely to feel out of place.
For Huaiyang at a higher price tier, Jiangnan Wok · Yun is the main comparison at ¥¥¥¥. For Huaiyang at a lower price point, Man Ho operates at ¥¥. For Jiangzhe cooking in the same price band, Chi Man at ¥¥ offers a related but distinct regional tradition. If you want to stay in the ¥¥¥ range but explore Cantonese rather than Huaiyang, Dai Yuet Heen is a direct peer-tier alternative. Each serves a different diner profile , Longyin Shanfang in Jiangning makes most sense if you are in the south of the city and want award-backed Huaiyang cooking at a mid-tier price.
We do not have confirmed details on whether a formal tasting menu is offered. At the Michelin Plate and Black Pearl 1 Diamond level, many Huaiyang restaurants at ¥¥¥ pricing operate a set-menu or fixed-course structure , but this should be confirmed when booking. If a tasting format is available, the award credentials suggest it is likely to be well-executed relative to the price tier.
At ¥¥¥, yes , particularly given the dual-award recognition in 2025. You are paying for a credentialed Huaiyang kitchen, not a hotel dining room at a ¥¥¥¥ price point. The value proposition is clear: this is award-level cooking at a price below the top tier. If you are comparing on pure cost, Man Ho at ¥¥ serves Huaiyang food for less , but without the same recognition tier. For the quality-to-price ratio at Michelin and Black Pearl level, Longyin Shanfang is a well-positioned option in Nanjing.
Booking difficulty is rated easy, so you do not need to plan weeks out. That said, for a weekend special occasion meal, booking a few days ahead is sensible to secure your preferred time. The Jiangning location means demand is likely lower than equivalent-tier restaurants in central Nanjing , which works in your favour if you are organising a dinner on short notice.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longyin Shanfang (Jiangning) | Michelin Plate (2025); Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025) | ¥¥¥ | — |
| Dai Yuet Heen | Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥ | — |
| Jiangnan Wok · Yun | Michelin 1 Star | ¥¥¥¥ | — |
| Man Ho | ¥¥ | — | |
| Wan Guo Chun Chinese Restaurant | ¥¥ | — | |
| Chi Man | ¥¥ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Yes, and it's one of the stronger cases for a special occasion in the Nanjing area at the ¥¥¥ price point. The Michelin Plate and Black Pearl 1 Diamond recognition (both 2025) give it credibility without the full expense of a top-tier urban dining room. The Huaiyang format, built around technique and restraint rather than theatrical service, suits a thoughtful meal over a celebratory blowout.
Specific menu items are not confirmed in available data. As a Huaiyang restaurant, the kitchen's strengths typically lie in knife-work-intensive preparations, long-simmered broths, and seasonal produce — these are the categories to lean into when ordering. Ask staff what is currently in season, as Huaiyang cuisine has a pronounced seasonal cycle that shapes what the kitchen executes best at any given time.
Bar seating is not documented for Longyin Shanfang. Huaiyang restaurants in this tier generally operate as table-service dining rooms rather than counter or bar venues. check the venue's official channels to confirm seating configurations before arrival.
It's workable but not the obvious choice for solo diners. Huaiyang cuisine is traditionally structured around shared dishes, so a solo visit at ¥¥¥ pricing means either ordering more than you need or missing the breadth of the menu. A two-person visit gives you a much better read on what the kitchen does across courses.
If you want to stay within Huaiyang or Jiangnan cuisine, Jiangnan Wok · Yun offers a comparable regional focus with its own credentials. For a shift in format or cuisine style, Chi Man and Man Ho represent the Cantonese end of the credentialed dining spectrum. Longyin Shanfang's differentiator is its Jiangning setting — lower footfall, more considered atmosphere — which the city-centre alternatives cannot replicate.
Tasting menu availability and pricing are not confirmed in available data. What is confirmed is the ¥¥¥ price tier and dual 2025 recognition from Michelin and Black Pearl, which suggests the kitchen is producing food at a level that justifies a multi-course format. If a set menu is offered, it is likely the better way to experience the full range of Huaiyang technique here.
At ¥¥¥ with a Michelin Plate and Black Pearl 1 Diamond in the same year (2025), the value case is solid. You are paying for a credentialed Huaiyang table outside the city centre, which typically means lower competition for reservations and a calmer room than equivalently rated restaurants closer to downtown Nanjing. If you are travelling specifically to Jiangning, this is the dining room to prioritise.
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