Plum Garden is a long-running formal restaurant on the second floor of the Jinling Hotel in the Xinjiekou district. Local families use it for banquets, and its salted duck and Huaiyang set dishes are regarded as reliable.
Plum Garden serves Huaiyang and Cantonese food in the Jinling Hotel at 2 Hanzhong Road, beside Xinjiekou Metro Station (Lines 1 and 2). Nanjing residents have used it for more than four decades for banquet cooking, particularly salted duck, lion's-head meatballs and steamed river fish. Meals are round-table style and best for two or more diners; expect roughly CNY 150-300 (USD 22-45) per person. English menus and staff who can explain dishes are more likely here than in stand-alone local restaurants, and international cards are accepted more often than at street restaurants. The hotel front desk can book a table.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily approx. 11:00AM-2:00PM and 5:00PM-9:00PM |
| Reservations | Recommended for dinner and weekends |
| Address | 2/F, Jinling Hotel, 2 Hanzhong Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China |
Signature dishes
- Nanjing salted duck
- Steamed Jinling duck
- Braised lion's-head meatballs
- Dim sum
Good to know
- Known for
- Banquet Huaiyang dishes and salted duck
Location
2/F, Jinling Hotel, 2 Hanzhong Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
32.0433, 118.7841 View on map
Highlights
- Reliable salted duck
- English-capable hotel service
- Steps from Xinjiekou Metro
- Easy meal for solo diners who want a sit-down restaurant
Tips for visiting
- Ask the hotel front desk to book
- Request half portions when dining alone
- Dim sum lunch is cheaper than dinner set menus
When to visit
Weekday lunch
Accessibility
Stairs are common in older buildings; step-free access varies and is best confirmed by phone or on Amap.
Frequently asked questions
Is it suitable for a solo traveler?
Yes; hotel staff generally handle English and half portions can usually be requested.
Are cards accepted?
International cards are more likely to work here than at local eateries, but Alipay and WeChat Pay remain the norm.