Yan Yun Lou
Time-Honored BrandYan Yun Lou · Shanghai · Founded
Yan Yun Lou, a time-honored brand in Shanghai, is renowned for its authentic Beijing cuisine, blending northern flavors with Shanghai's refined dining culture. A living testament to the city's culinary heritage.
Brand Story
Founded in early 20th-century Shanghai, Yan Yun Lou's exact founding year remains unverified. Its name, derived from the 'Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun,' signifies authentic Beijing style. As one of the earliest Beijing cuisine restaurants in Shanghai, it gained fame for roast duck and braised dishes, merging northern culinary traditions with Shanghai's elegance. Although the founder's identity is unrecorded, the restaurant witnessed the fusion of diverse food cultures in modern Shanghai. Through decades of change, Yan Yun Lou has upheld traditional techniques, serving as a key inheritor of Beijing cuisine in Shanghai and a living part of the city's gastronomic history.
Signature Products
Roasted over fruitwood in a hanging oven, with crispy skin and tender meat, served with lotus-leaf pancakes and sweet bean sauce. Authentic Beijing flavor. (approx. 150-300 RMB per duck)
A dish of abalone, shark fin, and asparagus, braised to perfection in a rich, savory sauce, showcasing the essence of Shandong cuisine. (approx. 80-150 RMB per serving)
Tender sea cucumber braised with fragrant scallions in a rich, savory sauce, a classic Beijing-Shandong dish. (approx. 200-400 RMB per serving)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Shanghai（上海）
Store details are being expanded. Find this brand’s stores and counters on the map below:
Find stores on Amap ↗Shop Online
Official flagship stores / search entries (CPS placements). Replace the links with your own affiliate PID to earn commission with zero inventory.
Cultural Note
Yan Yun Lou's culinary skills follow the Beijing-Shandong school, emphasizing precise heat control and slow-simmered broths to preserve natural flavors. Its roast duck uses traditional hanging-oven technique, while braised dishes showcase the essence of 'braising' mastery. These techniques evolved with Shanghai's commercial prosperity, blending northern and southern tastes, making Yan Yun Lou a representative of Shanghai-style Beijing cuisine and a valuable living resource for studying modern Shanghai's food culture.
Related Brands
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Yan Yun Lou founded?
Yan Yun Lou was founded in null, originating in Shanghai, Shanghai, primarily in the Liquor & Spirits field.
What is the signature product of Yan Yun Lou?
Its signature product is Beijing Roast Duck. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
Brand fundamentals (founding year, heritage level, recognition batch) follow official sources such as the MOFCOM time-honored brand list. Story and encyclopedia: