Nanking Family Restaurant – Legendary Chinese & Indo-Chinese Restaurant Since 1950s

Nanking Family Restaurant is located at Plot 91 (also referenced as Plot 495), Mahatab Road/Mehtab Road, near Grand Cinema Hall in Dolamundai/Dolmundei, Badambadi Colony, Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack-753009/753012, Odisha. Swiggy provides the complete administrative address: "Dewa Nanking Family Restaurant (Outlet:College Square). Plot No 91, Mahatab Road, Dolamundei, Ward 23, Cuttack Municipal Corporation, Orissa," categorizing it under College Square area while physically in Dolamundai. Justdial details the Dewa outlet: "Plot 91, Ward 23, Dolmundei, Siba Bazaar, Mahtab Road, Badambadi, Cuttack-753009, Odisha," confirming Ward 23 and Siba Bazaar as additional area identifiers. District lists "Plot 495, Mehtab Road, Badambadi Colony, Buxi Bazaar, Cuttack" showing alternate plot numbering, possibly indicating a corner property with multiple address numbers. Facebook mentions: "Do share ur old memories about that lane...Grand Cinema was there in that..." indicating Grand Cinema Hall as the primary landmark, with nostalgia about the cinema lane where the restaurant has operated since the 1950s.

Instagram provides historical context: "In the mid nineteenhundreds, a few Chinese families settled in Katak opening restaurants, shoe shops, even dental clinics. Nan King believed to..." establishing Nanking as one of the pioneering establishments opened by ethnic Chinese immigrants who settled in Cuttack (historically known as Katak) during the 1950s. These Chinese families created a diverse business ecosystem including restaurants, shoe shops and dental clinics, with Nanking representing the culinary contribution to Cuttack's cultural landscape. Instagram from January 2026 emphasizes longevity: "A very Old restaurant in Cuttack serves the best chinese," confirming 70+ years of continuous operation since the mid-1900s establishment, making it one of Odisha's oldest Chinese restaurants with heritage significance. Facebook from March 2026 evokes nostalgia: "Yesterday my clssmate Sanghamitra Rath who is f... Definitely try their signature dish Poda chicken and lanka chicken.. Do share ur old memories about that lane...Grand Cinema was there in that..." encouraging patrons to share memories about the Grand Cinema area, suggesting the restaurant has been a landmark dining destination for multiple generations of Cuttack residents.

Facebook highlights two must-try specialties: "Definitely try their signature dish Poda chicken and lanka chicken," establishing Poda Chicken (roasted/grilled chicken) and Lanka Chicken (spicy chili chicken) as the restaurant's most famous preparations. Instagram mentions: "#cuttack restaurant nanking mutton chicken patrapoda viral," indicating mutton preparations and "patrapoda" (patra poda - leaf-wrapped and grilled/roasted items, likely meat wrapped in banana or pandan leaves) as additional signature dishes achieving viral popularity. Swiggy showcases chowmein specialties under "Choice Of Chowmein (9)" with "Nanking Special Chow mein" priced at ₹230 as the premium signature noodle dish, along with "Mixed Chow mein" and seven additional chowmein variations demonstrating extensive Hakka-style noodle expertise. Instagram describes the overall appeal: "Super underrated spot but super fun Indo-Chinese food," suggesting the restaurant excels at creative Indo-Chinese fusion preparations beyond traditional Chinese cooking. The combination of authentic Hakka Chinese techniques (brought by mid-1900s Chinese immigrants) and local Indian flavor adaptations creates distinctive preparations like the signature Poda Chicken using Indian tandoor/grilling methods with Chinese marinades.

Two service patterns operate under the Nanking brand. The original Nanking Family Restaurant provides lunch-only service: "Monday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, Tuesday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, Wednesday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, Thursday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, Friday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, Saturday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, Sunday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm," offering just 4.5 hours daily (11 AM to 3:30 PM) seven days a week, focusing exclusively on lunch service. This limited schedule is traditional for legacy Chinese restaurants in India, reflecting family-run operations with concentrated service periods. The Dewa Nanking Family Restaurant outlet offers expanded hours with s hours with split service: "Monday:- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm" continuing the same pattern daily, providing both lunch (11 AM-3:30 PM) and dinner (6:30 PM-10:30 PM) with an afternoon break from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM (3 hours) for kitchen preparation and staff rest.

Nanking shows varied ratings across platforms and outlets. The original Nanking Family Restaurant has "3.4 based on 10 Customer Reviews and Ratings with 7 Photos" on Justdial, representing modest review volume but generally positive reception. District lists "Nanking" with a higher "3.9" rating at Buxi Bazaar location. The Dewa Nanking Family Restaurant outlet shows exceptional "4.9" rating based on "22 Ratings" on Justdial, demonstrating strong customer satisfaction at this branch. District pricing shows "₹500 for two" making individual meals approximately ₹250 per person, positioning it as budget-to-mid-range dining. Justdial context notes: "Budget eateries may start around ₹200–₹300 per person, while mid-range places usually cost ₹600–₹1,200," confirming Nanking's affordable positioning. Justdial describes ambiance: "The restaurant's interior is elegantly designed to provide a cozy yet refined ambiance, with warm lighting and tasteful decor that make every meal feel special," emphasizing family-friendly comfort with attention to atmosphere. Instagram declares it "Super underrated spot but super fun Indo-Chinese food," suggesting exceptional value and enjoyment despite being underappreciated compared to newer restaurants.