The formation of the eight major cuisines has a certain historical background. Henan cuisine, represented by Kaifeng cuisine, reached its peak and formed a scale in the Northern Song Dynasty, while the formation of the eight major cuisines began in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It can be said that Henan cuisine is the mother of major cuisines and has a great influence on the formation of major cuisines. So at this level, there should be no Henan cuisine in the eight major cuisines.

The historical background of the formation of the eight major cuisines: Henan cuisine was gradually formed in Kaifeng in the Northern Song Dynasty, and then it became a palace flavor. However, with the great migration of population in Song Dynasty, Henan cuisine also spread to all parts of the country, and was given new life in the local environment, resulting in other kinds of dishes.

Especially after the Song Dynasty, all the cuisines have the appearance of Henan cuisine. It can be said that Henan cuisine is unified, and the formation of major cuisines is perfect after considering local conditions.

In the history of Henan cuisine, the scenery is infinite. As a representative of the Central Plains food culture, Premier Zhou once proposed that Henan cuisine be a state banquet. From this point of view, although it is not listed as one of the eight major cuisines, it is also famous. However, in the last two or three decades, many varieties of Henan cuisine have been neglected, and have been in a state of stagnation for a long time, which is a bit declining.