Founded in the early years of the Qing Dynasty under the Qianlong Reign (1736—1796), Songhelou has a history of over 260 years as a classic Suzhou restaurant renowned both at home and abroad. It has become a symbol of Jiangnan cooking culture.

As a time-honored Chinese catering brand, Songhelou is committed to selecting cooking ingredients in season to provide diners with authentic Suzhou-style cuisines.Defined by fresh ingredients typical of four seasons, ingredient-based culinary skills, careful cooking, exquisite time and heat handling, as well as features of delicacy, sweetness and tastefulness, Songhelou is hailed as one of the four famous restaurants in China as it complements the gentle diet, elegant and humane style of Jiangsu Province.