Jiang Nan NYC - New York (NY)

5 /5 kendra “Kenny”: Hands down, this was the best meal we had in NYC, and we just happened to stumble across it. I’m so glad we did—especially after eating at several “recommended” places that were honestly disappointing. This spot completely blew us away. The bartender was incredible, and you could tell he took real pride in his craft cocktails—he even came over to our table to make sure everything was perfect. The entire staff was attentive, friendly, and genuinely focused on making sure we had an amazing experience. Choosing from the menu was tough because everything looked so good. We ended up ordering the soup dumplings, bacon claypot rice, sweet and sour pork (perfectly breaded), green beans (my personal favorite—and my husband even ate them, which is rare!), and the kung pao chicken, which was absolutely to die for. The lychee martini was fantastic, and the old fashioned was one of the best we had during our entire trip. I would fly back to NYC just to eat here again. Absolutely phenomenal.

3 /5 Wilson Ho: Heard great things about this place and their Peking duck and finally decided to come. We came during lunch time and the place wasn’t too busy. The interior was nice and they had iPads for ordering which was convenient. The service on the other hand needs work. We ordered multiple dishes and the food was dropped off at the table, besides that no staff checked in on us afterwards. The food was ok, the duck wasn’t the highlight of the dishes we had, but the tofu and the shrimp was pretty good. The cauliflower was also nicely made.

5 /5 Lorraine Wang: This is hands down the BEST Chinese restaurant in NYC — and I don’t say that lightly. If you’re looking for truly authentic Chinese food, Jiangnan is the place. What makes it so special is that it’s not limited to one region; here you’ll find dishes from Beijing, Shanghai, Canton, and Sichuan, all executed beautifully. On our most recent visit, we ordered some of our all-time favorites: 清炒丝瓜 (stir-fried loofah), 江南小笼包 (soup dumplings), 红油抄手 (wontons in chili oil), 蒜泥白肉 (sliced pork belly with garlic sauce), 桂花糯米藕 (sticky rice stuffed lotus root with osmanthus), 黑松露脆豆腐 (crispy tofu with black truffle), and 银耳羹 (white fungus dessert soup). Every single dish was perfection — fresh, flavorful, and made with such care. The balance of flavors, the textures, and even the presentation always remind me of home-cooked meals but elevated to something unforgettable. Jiangnan also holds a very special place in our hearts. When my husband and I were just dating, the very first family dinner with my mom happened here. Now, years later, after marriage and countless meals together, we just came back for what must be our 20th visit — again with my mom. The consistency and warmth of this restaurant have been part of our family story. If you want an authentic, heartfelt Chinese dining experience in New York, this is your go-to spot. Jiangnan is not just a restaurant — it’s a place where memories are made, one incredible dish at a time.

5 /5 May Zhou: We visited on New Year’s Eve, and even though the restaurant was crowded and clearly very popular, there was surprisingly no waiting time at all. We ordered the full-sized Peking duck, which was absolutely fantastic. It came with scallions, cucumber, pineapple, white sugar, and their special house sauce, along with 20 pancakes for wrapping the duck—more than enough to enjoy every bite. We also tried several vegetarian dishes, including shredded cabbage (手撕包菜), fried pumpkin, and baby bok choy (娃娃菜). Every dish was incredibly flavorful and well-prepared. A special shout-out to the complimentary pickled cabbage—it was delicious and such a thoughtful touch. Overall, everything was excellent, from the food to the efficiency of the service. We loved every dish and would definitely come back again.