Nanking Restaurant
Richmond, VA 23294-5828
Phone: (804) 270-3888
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am¿10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am¿11pm
Editorial Review for Nanking Restaurant – by Carter Trumbo
The Scene
The West End strip mall setting doesn't deter from the quiet, calm Oriental simplicity and superb service. Even if you drop in for the weekday lunch combo platters, you'll feel your blood pressure drop as the unobtrusive staff set the pace for relaxation.
The Food
Indulge those ocean cravings with fresh and eclectic seafood dishes impeccably but simply prepared. A steamed whole flounder with ginger and scallions is as pretty and satisfying as a still-life painting. Or choose the fried cracker spicy shrimp for an opposite taste sensation. Salmon fillets with bean sauce or jumbo scallops blackened with pepper sauce are excellent. Many dishes are "heart healthy" without sacrificing a smidgen of flavor.
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User Reviews for Nanking Restaurant
02/14/2008 Posted by hunanplaya
I have driven by this restaurant on many occasions and thought about going in, but didn't. One Saturday while in the area my sister and I decided to try it out because all the places we normally go in the area were so busy. I was pleasantly surprised. The food was wonderful, the waitstaff was extremely courteous and pleasant and the prices were not bad at all. I will definitely now make this one of my regular stops when I am in the Broad street area. Kudos Nan King.
Pros: Food, ambiance and waitstaff.
Cons: None as far as I'm concerned.
07/14/2007 Posted by yummyntasty
Let me just start off saying that all of the items I had at this restaurant looked and tasted very fresh. So, I decided to go to this restaurant through recommendation of a friend. I walked into this restaurant expecting it to be your so-so chinese restaurant, but I was splendidly suprised. The overall atmosphere was homey and welcoming. I started off with an appetizer dish of summer rolls. The roll itself was good, but the sauces used to dip them in were spectacular. One sauce was a thin peanut sauce and another a clear fish sauce. My friend ordered the vietnamese spring rolls. She said she was pleased with this order because the filling in the roll was tasty, but not overburdening. For our entrees, I ordered the fried cracker shrimp while my friend ordered the filet mignon wor bar. Our orders got out pretty quickly. I had never ordered the fried cracker shrimp at any other restaurant and the presentation was beautiful. I delved into the jumbo shrimp just lightly fried with a zest garlic and green onions. My friend's steak was just as beautifully presented and the taste was wonderful. You could tell it was marinated for a long time with garlic, oyster sauce, fish sauce, and a touch of hunan sauce. The sauteed shiitake mushrooms, peas, and sweet onions were a nice complement to the steak as well. We glanced at the myriad of delicacies on the dessert menu, but we were far too full to eat them. The service should also be commended, my waitress was very friendly and helped a great deal in trying to find the right dish to try that night. She got me to go out of my boundaries and try something other than hunan chicken or lo mein. When I left, the hostess made sure to ask if everything was okay. The overall experience was absolutely enjoyable and I plan on returning. * Most of the entrees are very affordable, (even a large steak was only 17.95) and from what I've seen the portions are rather large, and could easily be split if wanted.
Pros: Fresh food! Great Service! and Friendly Atmosphere!
Cons: none!
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