More than 20 years ago, Ian Ross left Scotland for Nanjing. Over time, with care and dedication, his unique restaurant has become a warm corner where Chinese and Western cultures meet.

From the aroma of morning coffee and birdsong in the courtyard to friendly chats with neighbors, everyday life in Nanjing has turned a foreign land into a place that feels like home.

For Ian, understanding China is not about textbooks — it is found in real life, local communities, cultural connection, and the everyday warmth of Nanjing.