Popular Pre-packaged Brands (Suitable for gifting or convenient home meals)
- Wutingqiao: A household name in Yangzhou; a sales leader on major platforms like JD.com with high repeat purchase rates for gift sets and authentic flavor.
- Yangzhou Dongyuan: Its signature Lion's Head meatballs sell 100,000 units monthly; widely available in major supermarkets with a broad customer base.
- Kouyuan Food: Recognized by the Yangzhou Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs as a "Top 10 Agricultural Product Brand"; specializes in salted goose and Lion's Head meatballs with official quality endorsement.
- Sushi: A time-honored brand; its braised and water-chestnut-infused Lion's Head meatballs are highly acclaimed and perfect for quick, everyday meals.
- Hexian: A brand under the Baoying Lotus Root Association; offers unique, innovative products like lotus-root-infused Lion's Head meatballs.
Renowned Dine-in Restaurants (Suitable for experiencing authentic, freshly made flavors)
- Yechun Teahouse: A century-old "China Time-Honored Brand"; famous for its clear-broth Lion's Head meatballs (delicate and savory) and garden-style dining atmosphere; a designated inheritor of Huaiyang cuisine intangible cultural heritage.
- Shizilou: A representative of innovative Huaiyang cuisine; its premium Lion's Head meatballs are large and tender, serving as a signature local culinary landmark.
- Fuchun Teahouse: An icon of Yangzhou's morning tea culture with a long history; seamlessly blends the morning tea experience with classic Lion's Head dishes.
- Dachaohuai: A favorite spot for locals' casual gatherings; features crab-roe Lion's Head meatballs made with handmade filling, offering excellent value for money.
- Damao Huaiyang Cuisine: A local establishment with a 30-year history; focuses on authentic, home-style flavors; its braised Lion's Head meatballs are genuine in taste, boasting a 68% repeat customer rate among locals.
