Restaurant inside a restored Qing-era salt merchant's residence on Dongguan Street.
Lu's Ancient House is a restaurant set inside a salt merchant's residence on Dongguan Street, drawing visitors largely for the courtyards, carved timber and the Huaiyang banquet menu served within them. Yangzhou's wealth in the Ming and Qing dynasties came from the salt trade, and the surviving mansions on this street show how merchants lived. Typical spend is CNY 100-180 (~$14-25) (estimate) per person, and the signature order is Lion's head meatball (狮子头), Huaiyang banquet set, Salted goose (盐水鹅). The address is 252 Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区东关街252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 | 252 Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区东关街252号) |
Signature dishes
- Lion's head meatball (狮子头)
- Huaiyang banquet set
- Salted goose (盐水鹅)
Good to know
- Known for
- Salt-merchant mansion dining
Location
252 Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou (扬州市广陵区东关街252号)
32.3948, 119.4375 View on map
Highlights
- Restaurant inside a restored Qing-era salt merchant's residence on Dongguan Street
- Signature order: Lion's head meatball (狮子头)
- Located at Dongguan Street historic district
Tips for visiting
- Reserve through Dianping on weekends.
- Ask for a courtyard table for the best atmosphere.
- Prices are higher than the street-food rows nearby because of the setting.
- 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 lunch
Accessibility
The venue is in the old-town district of Yangzhou, where lanes are paved but uneven and some historic buildings have steps or thresholds; step-free access is not guaranteed, so wheelchair users should phone ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lu's Ancient House Restaurant?
It is at 252 Dongguan Street, Guangling District, Yangzhou.
How much does a meal at Lu's Ancient House Restaurant cost?
About CNY 100-180 (~$14-25) per person.
How does a solo traveler pay at Lu's Ancient House Restaurant?
Alipay or WeChat Pay by QR code is standard; cash is accepted at most counters but some small shops prefer QR.