Gourmet is a peak of Lu's novel creation. Through the description of Zhu, a glutton, the novel artistically summarizes the experiences and lessons of several historical stages since the founding of the People's Republic of China, which has profound historical and social connotations. In the Gourmet and other works, the writer also described the local customs of Suzhou, an ancient city, with the garden scenery, wuyue relics, snacks, soft words of Wu Nong, stone alleys and bridges flowing vividly. These unique cultures and customs in Suzhou have become important plot elements in his novels, and have unique cultural and regional charm, which makes his novels win the reputation of "alley literature" and "Suzhou literature".
Pingdu's specialty snacks include home-cooked tooth fish pieces, store-roasted meat, roast chicken with dried ribs, smoked hoof w