TongQingLou (Wanda)

Came here on November 1, 2013. Came to Nanjing on a business trip, stayed at Hilton, and looked for a place to eat at the nearby Wanda. It was 1pm when we arrived at the restaurant, and there were still many people in the lobby, which was more suitable for family and friends to have a meal. Tongqinglou is also a time-honored brand with a history of nearly 100 years, but now the dishes are more abundant, with signature dishes from all major cuisines, which can meet the needs of different diners. I ordered a few dishes at random, and they tasted good, no wonder there were so many people.

Tongqinglou specializes in Anhui cuisine and was originally located on the southwest side of Xinjiekou Square. I don’t know how much inheritance and connection there is in using the brand now. This one in Wanda Plaza is on the fourth floor and has many private rooms. The dishes are closer to the local Beijing and Suzhou flavors. Of course, the signature dishes such as stinky mandarin fish are still there. Now as long as the sales are good, who cares about the cuisine?

Tongqinglou is a time-honored restaurant with delicious dishes and a nice environment. Many families gather here for dinner. The dishes are mainly vegetables. Tongqing steamed buns are good and the meat filling tastes good.

Tongqinglou in Hexi Wanda Plaza is on the 4th floor (I think, it's a bit blurry, hehe). The first floor is all theirs. There are halls and private rooms. It is very suitable for wedding banquets. And overall, the price there is more reasonable.

This restaurant mainly serves home-cooked dishes, which are large in quantity, delicious, and have a good environment. The Golden Braised Pork is super delicious, slightly sweet, and a super large piece. The lean meat is firm and delicious, and the fat is fat but not greasy. The Tongqing Steamed Buns have a thick skin, salty taste, and are very delicate. The Huizhou Stewed Fish Head has a lot of fish meat, and the fish balls are chewy and delicious.

Tongqinglou in Wanda Hexi is very large, with private rooms as the main part. Tongqinglou started in the Republic of China, serving Anhui cuisine and Beijing-Suzhou cuisine. The original location was in Xinjiekou, but it disappeared for a few years after demolition. After its revival, it expanded quickly and has several branches in downtown Nanjing. The consumption level is mid-range.