Jinling Wangjia Wonton (Jiqing Road Branch)
金陵汪家馄饨(集庆路店)
A historic Nanjing wonton shop that started as a shoulder-pole street stall in 1983, serving thin-skinned, generously filled wontons only until 1:00 PM.
Established in 1983 by the current owner's father as a mobile shoulder-pole wonton stall, this eatery is now located at No. 124 Jiqing Road and is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient. Unlike traditional delicate Jinling mini wontons, these wontons are large, thin-skinned, and filled with juicy meat. They come in small, large, and extra-large bowls, and you can self-serve dried shrimp, pickled mustard greens, and chili oil. There is almost always a queue outside, with diners reporting a wait of about 20 minutes. It only operates until 13:00, so it is best to arrive early. The average cost is about 11–15 CNY per person, and Michelin notes that it is cash-only. There is a separate scallion pancake stall right in front of the entrance, and many customers buy them to pair with their wontons. According to earlier information, the shop closes two days a month, so you may want to call ahead to confirm.
Opening hours
Daily 06:00–13:00 (reportedly closed two days a month)
Nearby sights
- Yu Garden (Hu Family Garden)
- Zhonghua Gate
- Ganxi Mansion
- Zhan Garden
- Xiaoxihu Historic Block
- Porcelain Tower & Da Bao'en Temple Heritage Park
- Confucius Temple & Qinhuai River
- Laomendong Historic District