"Lion's Head with Crabmeat" is a famous traditional dish of Yangzhou and Zhenjiang. According to legend, this dish began in the Sui Dynasty. In that year, Yang Guang, Emperor Yang came to Yangzhou, Yangzhou, after enjoying the famous scenery of Yangzhou Wansong Mountain, Money Dun, Sunflower Gang, etc., he was very happy, and returned to his residence, but the fun was still not over. Immediately called the imperial kitchen, let them to Yangzhou famous scenery as the theme, make a few dishes. The imperial chefs have made a lot of effort, finally made the "squirrel Mandarin fish", "money shrimp cake" and "sunflower chopped meat" this three dishes. Yang Guang tasted it and was so happy that he gave a banquet to his ministers. For a while, Huaiyang delicacies overwhelmed the court. In the Tang Dynasty, one day, Duke Wei Zhi Cheok (zhì) of Xún had a banquet, and the famous chef in his house made these famous dishes from Yangzhou. When the dish "Sunflower Chopped Meat" was served, the heart of the sunflower made of huge meatballs was exquisite, like the head of a lion. The guests took the opportunity to persuade the wine, said: half of the Duke of Zi Guozhi life of military and horseback riding, great achievements in battle, should wear a lion seal of command. Wei Cheok happily raised his cup and drank, said: "in honor of today's event, sunflower chopped meat might as well be changed to 'lion's head'." Since then Yangzhou lion's head has spread to Zhenjiang and Yangzhou areas, becoming a famous Huaiyang dish.

Lion head has a variety of cooking methods, can be braised, can also be steamed. Because of the stewed tender and fat, than braised famous. Such as "crabmeat lion's head", into the dish after the crabmeat fragrance, the entrance and melt, popular among people.