There are a lot of exotic restaurants in Nanjing, and there are also many German restaurants, and Paulaner is one of the best. Nanjing Paulaner Restaurant belongs to the German Paulaner Group, which was founded in 1634 and has countless branches in China, with both strength and reputation.

German cuisine is characterized by its brutality and indulgence, with meat and beer being the most representative dishes. Among the various types of meat, Bavarian products are the most famous, among which the roast pork knuckle dish is a classic. The restaurant uses the hind elbow of the black pig, which is more meaty and fatty than the front elbow tendon, and has a fuller taste. Marinate pork knuckle with home-brewed white beer, parsley, minced garlic and salt for 12 hours to absorb the flavor. The pork knuckle is steamed before going into the oven to reduce the fat while retaining the gravy. Finally, drizzle with a sauce made from a mixture of gravy and dark beer. The skin is crispy and fragrant, while the meat is thick and rich, and it can be relieving greasy with sauerkraut. Pork knuckle has a strong taste, so it is recommended to eat it with staple foods such as mashed potatoes and French fries. The roast pork knuckle is quite large, and customers can enjoy the pleasure of eating meat, and those who eat a small amount can also choose half of the pork knuckle. However, the pork knuckle is unstable, sometimes the old firewood is too tough, and sometimes it is slightly cold and hard.

In addition to grilled pork knuckle, German sausages are also world-renowned German meats with a wide variety of varieties and excellent tastes. Diners can opt for Paulaner's Assorted Sausage Platter, a five-flavour sausage with mustard sauce and a golden pairing of sauerkraut and mashed potatoes, two German meats. Among them, Nuremberg sausages are miniature and the size of a thumb, made from pork, and are usually fried in oil. Munich sausage, on the other hand, is made from minced veal and cured pork, with the addition of many spices. The skin of the pork intestine is thin and easy to break, so it is boiled, and the meat is firm and delicate. The traditional way to eat is to bite open the casing and then suck out the meat inside, but the restaurant has stripped the casing, which is more intimate. Frankfurter sausages are also boiled in water, and their smoky aroma is strong. For the more palavoured, try the smoked pepperoni and chorizoni for a refreshing taste.

Beer is also a favorite of Paulaner's specialties and is brewed in-house. On a daily basis, the winemaker tests temperature, sugar content, alcohol and wort content to control the product. The restaurant mainly sells three kinds of dark beer, white beer and yellow beer, each with different flavors. Yellow beer is golden in color, with a fresh hop fragrance and a light flavor. White beer is also a mild variety, with a clear and transparent liquor, a light fruity aroma and a hint of hop bitterness. Compared with yellow beer and white beer, dark beer is more intense. The restaurant uses smoked rye as a raw material, and the malt aroma is prominent, and the flavor is rich and mellow.

Paulaner is located on Guangzhou Road, which is convenient, but it is not a street shop, surrounded by greenery, and you need to walk through the path to see the restaurant, and the environment is quite secluded. The store is mainly wooden, dimly lit, and although the area is large, the tables are densely arranged, and the food is inevitably a little noisy. There will be singers singing in the restaurant at the dinner market, and the atmosphere is more lively, and if it coincides with the live broadcast of the football game, it will be full of customers. Paulaner's menu has two prices, depending on the time of day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. is lower than after 5 p.m. The restaurant service is acceptable, the staff are quick with their hands and feet, the dishes are served and withdrawn in a timely manner, and suitable dishes can also be recommended according to the amount and number of diners.