DinerenNear a dinosaur theme park, the interior is drenched in natural light amid lush greenery. On the menu, authentic Changzhou cooking takes centre stage. Must-tries include casserole of stewed fish head made with bighead carp from the nearby Tianmu Lake: the milky broth is loaded with umami, the fish is flaky and silky and the dish is theatrically unveiled at the table. Free-range chicken sautéed in camellia seed oil with basil seduces with heady aromas. Image Credit: Michelin Restaurants Source: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/jiang-su/changzhou_1025968/restaurant/jiu-yan-hehai-east-road Michelin Distinction: Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking (2026) Price: A moderate spend
