Jinhongxing Duck Shop
This is considered the shop with the longest queue in Nanjing, with long lines all year round. So this is one you definitely can't miss. To maintain the authentic taste, they only have this one shop. The duck here has thin and crispy skin, the meat is moderately fatty and lean, and the aroma is rich... In short, you'll know when you taste it.
Xu's Duck Shop
Compared to many duck shops or storefronts in Nanjing, Xu's Duck Shop on Qin Hong South Road is considered a luxurious top-tier establishment: the store is spacious and clean, with the takeout window right next to the kitchen where the ducks are roasted. Inside the large white ovens behind the window, a bunch of fat ducks are hung on the walls. After a few hours, the ducks, roasted to a reddish-brown and dripping with oil, are skillfully taken out by the chef and directly sent next door for sale. The ducks here are tender, juicy, and fragrant, making them a must-try.
Zhang's Braised Food Shop
Although it is known for braised dishes, the roast duck is also excellent. The duck has a lot of meat, but the skin is very thin with almost no fat underneath. It has a bright red color and a slightly plum-flavored sweetness. The duck meat is thoroughly infused with the flavor, making it tender and not greasy.
Zhang Yun Cured Duck
As early as the Ming Dynasty, cured duck was revered by the nobility as 'tribute duck,' known for its rich soy sauce flavor and firm texture. Zhang Yun Cured Duck has been established in Nanjing for over eighty years. Although it mainly sells cured duck, it also offers salted duck, roast duck, four-piece duck, duck intestines, and more. New and old food enthusiasts flock here year-round, holding piles of street food.
Bazi Roast Duck and Marinated Food Shop
Located in the southern part of the old city, Bazi Roast Duck has always been a popular spot for local delicacies in Jinling City. Not only do the residents of the old southern city have a fondness for its taste, but many people also drive over and line up to buy the duck. The shop, which has been around since childhood, offers a 'sweet' flavor. The duck meat here is thin and lean, yet tender and firm, with a thin and crispy skin. Compared to Jin Hongxing's shop, Bazi's marinated food is saltier, with some green onions, and aromatic.
Kan Lao Er Duck
Unlike the bustling Yuhua North Road Market just a hundred meters away, the residential area here seems to be enveloped in a leisurely and comfortable atmosphere. The ducks here are lean with perfectly cooked meat, neither tough nor dry, with tender skin and delicious taste.
