Nowadays, it is generally believed that Lu Cuisine is divided into two major factions, which are evolved from the local dishes of Jinan and Jiaodong. Sometimes it is also divided into three major factions, that is, plus the Kongfu cuisine.

Jiao Dong Cuisine: Fushan in Yantai is the birthplace of Jiaodong Cuisine. It is famous for cooking all kinds of seafood with a light flavor.

Jinan Cuisine: Lixing in Jinan is the birthplace of Jinan Cuisine. It specializes in popping, broiling, deep-frying and stir-frying, with heavy flavors.

Confucius Cuisine: As the name suggests, it is a special cuisine developed in the name of Confucius House in Qufu, Shandong Province. Since Qufu is the place where emperors and kings have made ceremonies and pilgrimages, it has been specialized in the preparation of official cuisine since ancient times, and it is famous for its exquisite materials, fine production, self-contained style and unique flavors.