Restaurant specialising in lion's head meatballs with water chestnut and salted egg yolk; the chef trained under Huaiyang master Zhou Xiaoyan.
Lion House moved to 158 Hanjiang Middle Road in a building named Huaishi-Xishi. Its founder trained under the Huaiyang master Zhou Xiaoyan, and the signature lion's head adds minced water chestnut and a whole salted egg yolk. Typical spend is CNY 80-150 (~$11-21) (estimate) per person, and the signature order is Lion's head meatball with water chestnut and salted egg yolk (狮子头), Dasi ganzhi, Seasonal Huaiyang dishes. The address is 158 Hanjiang Middle Road, Huaishi-Xishi building, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou (扬州市邗江区邗江中路158号). Opening hours: Daily lunch and dinner; confirm on Dianping. Payment is by Alipay or WeChat Pay in practice; foreign visitors can link an international card inside either app before the trip. A printed card with the Chinese name lets a taxi or Didi driver find the door, and the same name pastes straight into Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) for a walking route.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily lunch and dinner; confirm on Dianping |
| Reservations | Walk-in is normal; search the Chinese name on Dianping (大众点评) or Meituan for current queues, vouchers and table booking |
| Address | 158 Hanjiang Middle Road, Huaishi-Xishi building, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou (扬州市邗江区邗江中路158号) |
Signature dishes
- Lion's head meatball with water chestnut and salted egg yolk (狮子头)
- Dasi ganzhi
- Seasonal Huaiyang dishes
Good to know
- Known for
- Modern lion's head specialist
Location
158 Hanjiang Middle Road, Huaishi-Xishi building, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou (扬州市邗江区邗江中路158号)
32.3818, 119.4135 View on map
Highlights
- Restaurant specialising in lion's head meatballs with water chestnut and salted egg yolk; the chef trained under Huaiyang master Zhou Xiaoyan
- Signature order: Lion's head meatball with water chestnut and salted egg yolk (狮子头)
- Located at Hanjiang Middle Road
Tips for visiting
- Confirm the relocated address on Amap before leaving.
- Lion's head is the dish for two to share.
- Reserve on weekends.
- Search the Chinese name on Amap (高德地图) or Dianping (大众点评) to confirm the exact branch before leaving the hotel.
- Order one dish per person plus rice or noodles, and say 少放糖 (shǎo fàng táng) for less sugar if Huaiyang sweetness is too much.
When to visit
Weekday dinner
Accessibility
The venue is in a modern commercial building or resort with lifts and level entrances, and is generally accessible to wheelchair users and strollers.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lion House?
It is at 158 Hanjiang Middle Road, Hanjiang District, Yangzhou.
How much does a meal at Lion House cost?
About CNY 80-150 (~$11-21) per person.
How does a solo traveler pay at Lion House?
Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code is standard; cash is accepted at most counters but some small shops prefer QR.