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Xihui Restaurant was founded in 1943, originally under the name “Dachun Guan Noodle Shop.” Following the 1956 merger of public and private enterprises, it came under the jurisdiction of the Luzhi Supply and Marketing Cooperative in Wuxian County, becoming a collective enterprise known as “Dachun Guan Official Noodle Shop.” In 1987, the restaurant underwent renovation and expansion and was renamed “Xihui Restaurant.” In 1998, as part of enterprise restructuring, Xihui Restaurant transitioned into a privately owned business. In June 2018, Xihui Restaurant was recognized as a member of the “Time-Honored Brands of China” program. In September 2018, its registered trademark, “Luzhi Dachun Guan,” was designated a “Time-Honored Brand of Suzhou.”
In addition to Fuli Duck, the Fuli Duck Soup at Xihui Restaurant is also well worth savoring. Legend has it that this soup was created by Lu Guimeng and his wife, Lady Jiang. The hallmark of Fuli Duck Soup lies in its rich broth: it’s made with aged ducks, simmered together with tendon, dried scallops, ham, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, ginkgo nuts, and other ingredients. The result is a savory, umami‑laden soup with a thick, velvety consistency and a vibrant medley of five colors—offering a distinctive and unforgettable flavor.
Xihui Restaurant specializes in Suzhou-style cuisine. In addition to its time-honored, heritage‑listed dishes, it also offers such classics as Shrimp Paste with Eel Sauce, Braised Pork Belly with Oil Glaze, Eight‑Treasure Rice, and Silverfish Stir-Fried with Eggs—each one sure to delight your palate.
The Xihui Restaurant in Luzhi Ancient Town is the custodian of the “Puli Duck‑Making Technique” and a time-honored brand with a century-long history. While exploring Luzhi, be sure to stop by and savor this intangible cultural heritage—let the fragrant aroma of duck carry you through a taste of history and culture.
In 2021, the craftsmanship of Fuli Duck and Fuli Duck Soup was included in the sixth batch of district-level intangible cultural heritage representative works of Wuzhong District. Recently, the “Fuli Duck‑Making Technique” has been listed as a representative item of the eighth batch of Suzhou City’s intangible cultural heritage.
In 1982, the Shanghai Film Studio produced a comedic feature film titled “Xiao Xiao De Yue Lou.” The film’s protagonist gained fame by replicating the renowned Suzhou dish—Fuli Duck from Luzhi—turning the modest Xiao Xiao De Yue Lou into a celebrated restaurant. As the movie was screened, this signature Luzhi dish also captured public attention, becoming one of Luzhi’s most iconic culinary specialties.


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