Huaiyang Dishes originated from the Pre-Qin Period, and had enjoyed great reputation during Sui and Tang dynasties, and became a genre during Ming and Qing dynasties. Huaiyang Dishes mainly use aquatic products as raw materials, and attach importance to their freshness, and delicate cutting skill, especially gourd carving. With cooking methods of stewing, simmering, roasting and baking, Huaiyang Dishes have mild, fresh and a bit sweet flavor. Famous dishes of the genre include stewed crab large meatball, braised shredded chicken with ham and dried tofu, three sets of duck, braised mandarin fish in shape of squirrel and Liangxi crisp eel.