Jiang Nan Flushing — Restaurant in New York

Jiang Nan, located in the heart of Flushing, New York, offers a classy and contemporary take on Chinese cuisine. During our visit, we sampled a variety of dishes, each with its unique flavors and presentation.

Okra in Garlic Sauce

The okra was fresh and cooked perfectly. The garlic sauce complemented the dish well without overpowering the delicate flavor of the okra, making it a delightful start to our meal.

Sautéed Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce

This dish, however, was a bit of a miss for me. The sauce was overly sweet and too dark, overshadowing the eggplant. Despite this, the portion of eggplant was generous.

Stir-Fried Boneless Chicken with Chili Pepper

A close relative to Kung Pao Chicken, this dish replaces peanuts and celery with peppers. The flavor profile is similar, with a satisfying balance of spice and tenderness in the chicken.

Bacon & Vegetable Fried Rice

This dish was solid but unremarkable. It met expectations for a standard fried rice, providing a comforting, familiar taste.

Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings

Comparable in quality to those at Nan Xiang, another nearby restaurant, these dumplings were delicious and satisfying. They offered a rich broth and tender pork filling.

Peking Duck (Half Order)

The Peking Duck was a highlight, served with the traditional steamed rice wrappers and a selection of toppings and sauces. Interestingly, sliced pineapples were included, adding a sweet twist to the classic dish. The duck itself was succulent, crispy, and juicy—everything you'd expect from a well-prepared Peking Duck.

Deep-Fried Japanese Tofu with Mixed Seafood

This was the star of the evening for me. Served on a sizzling plate, the tofu and seafood were drizzled with sauce right at the table, creating a visually impressive and aromatic experience. The dish was a perfect 10/10, with every bite bursting with flavor.

Pineapple Beer

Served in a transparent barrel with dry ice underneath, the presentation of the pineapple beer was spectacular. It added a touch of mysticism and a wow factor to our dining experience.

Service and Ambiance

The servers were attentive, ensuring a pleasant dining experience. The service pace was just right—not too fast but not slow either. The ambiance of Jiang Nan is inviting and upscale, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a refined Chinese dining experience.

Conclusion

Jiang Nan is a must-visit spot in Flushing for anyone looking to enjoy a range of Chinese dishes in an elegant setting. From the perfectly cooked okra to the impressive deep-fried Japanese tofu with mixed seafood, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Highly...

This is a pretty popular spot in the heart of Flushing— they don’t take reservations, but it’s worth getting on the waitlist via Yelp beforehand to shorten your wait. My party of 4 had about a 20 minute wait on a Saturday night, and were seated in one of their individual stalls outside the main dining area. This area was awesome and I definitely preferred it over the main dining area. It was a private space enclosed by a sliding door, wooden wall panels, and beautiful fan decorations. The service was also wonderful— quick, friendly, and very attentive.

We ordered the following dishes (** = especially recommend):

Sauteed eggplant in spicy garlic sauce**: I’m always a big fan of Chinese eggplant dishes, and this one didn’t disappoint; the eggplant is perfectly sautéed and the garlic flavor is strong.

Cumin lamb on sizzling plate**: This was really excellent; well-cooked meat and veggies with bold cumin flavors. Once served, they light it ablaze in front of you which makes for a cool display.

Boiled duck blood & ox tripes in sichuan spicy broth**: This is pretty classic Szechuan dish with strong ma la flavors, and features a diverse assortment of meat types / cuts and bean sprouts.

Sauteed water spinach with fermented bean curd sauce: One of my favorite Chinese green vegetables, you can’t really go wrong.

Black truffle & pork soup dumplings: These had pretty good flavors and textures, but I wouldn’t say this is really their specialty (I prefer the ones at Nanxiang XLB)

Jellyfish in vinegar sauce: A pretty refreshing dish; I enjoyed the springy / crunchy textures of the jellyfish.

Kimchi cheese fried rice: Out of all the dishes we ordered, this was the only miss… the rice was kind of flavorless and there wasn’t enough cheese to make it stand out.

Granted, we ordered a lot of food for 4, but the prices are generally still pretty high— especially so if you order their signature grilled fish and other more pricey dishes on the menu. However, the value is still good, considering the overall pleasant experience— the service, ambience, and food made it worth it. With tax+tip, everything came out to ~$43 per person. —

Price (relative to peers): 4/5 Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Overall...

Saw the pictures on line and thought this restaurant looks promising. They are in a few locations from NY to NJ. Was there last week for lunch with some friends. Here’s my experience. To begin, nice decor to welcome you upon arrival. Host pretended to ‘search’ for a table for us by ‘consulting’ his seating chart by on his tablet. Just to be clear, the entire restaurant was empty except for 2 tables in the front dining section where we ultimately sat. Must say, it’s pretty empty for lunchtime. Tablet (menus) were placed promptly. Tea was served a bit later. Servers are ok but not very attentive. I had to flag for someone’s attention several times before some paper napkins were brought to the table. Now the food…..

Portions are VERY SMALL compared to some other Chinese restaurants around the block. We ordered the steamed lotus roots stuffed with sticky rice to start. It came nicely presented but the slices of lotus roots were paper thin, flavorless and not worth the money, to be honest. We skipped appetizers after the lame steamed lotus roots abysmal experience. We then ordered fried rice with preserved ham, stir fried boneless chicken with red peppers, soup dumplings and their popular, stir fried loofah.

Fried rice with ham is really delicious. Recommended.

Stir fried boneless chicken with red peppers were disappointing. The plate is filled with ‘cheap fried twister dough fillers’ and tons of red peppers. The chicken? Well, bring a magnifying glass! It’s filled with dough puffs, cheap crispy fillers and red peppers but NOT enough chicken. Robbed.

Soup dumplings? I’ve had better. It’s below mediocre at best. Not recommended.

Stir fry loofah is succulent and has flavor BUT too much sugar in the sauce. Diabetics beware!

Would I be back? Probably not. As there are so many other value-for-money Chinese restaurants in Flushing that are better. I guess I now understand why it’s empty during peak...