鲜、香、味独特的“老八饺子”是由明朝永乐十四年间唐山市许鄄子村许顺金所创，许顺金为许鄄子村始迁祖许彦良的三世孙，因为在众兄弟中行八，人称“许老八”，又因其善厨艺之“白案”,尤善饺子制作，他制作的饺子被俗称为“老八饺子”。至今已有600多年历史。
“老八饺子”兴盛于明，鼎盛于清，许氏生意日益兴隆，民国十九年许氏后人入股名噪一时的“久美斋”饭店后，其白案首推“老八饺子”和“棋子烧饼”，名店名吃轰动永平、舜天两府声名远扬，生意兴隆。但随着抗日战争的发生，唐山百业萧条、民不聊生、餐饮业一蹶不振，“老八饺子”“九美斋”也凋零衰败。
1996年，许氏第21代传人许志军凭借配方独特，皮薄馅大、香而不腻的特点“老八”老八水饺迅速成为广大消费者的。1997年注册商标“九美斋”开始“老八饺子”“九美斋”品牌的复兴之路。使历史悠久，鲜香美味的“老八饺子”走上全国的餐桌。
The "Old Eight Dumplings", known for their freshness, aroma, and unique flavor, were created by Xu Shunjin from Xu Qianzai Village in Tangshan during the 14th year of the Yongle reign in the Ming Dynasty. Xu Shunjin was the great-grandson of Xu Yanliang, the founding ancestor of Xu Qianzai Village. As he was the eighth among his brothers, he was called "Xu Old Eight". His culinary skills, particularly in making dumplings, earned him a reputation. The dumplings he made became widely known as "Old Eight Dumplings". They have a history of over 600 years."Old Eight Dumplings" thrived in the Ming Dynasty and reached their peak in the Qing Dynasty. The Xu family business prospered increasingly. In the 19th year of the Republic of China, descendants of the Xu family invested in the famous "Jiumeizhai" restaurant, where the best-selling dishes were "Old Eight Dumplings" and "Chessboard Pancakes". The renowned establishment and its famous dishes caused a sensation in Yongping and Shuntian, leading to flourishing business. However, with the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, industries in Tangshan went into decline, and the food industry was severely impacted, causing both "Old Eight Dumplings" and "Jiumeizhai" to wither.In 1996, Xu Zhijun, the 21st descendant of the Xu family, leveraged the unique recipe, known for its thin skin and generous filling, which is fragrant yet not greasy, allowing "Old Eight Dumplings" to rapidly gain popularity among consumers. In 1997, the trademark "Jiumeizhai" was registered, marking the revival of the "Old Eight Dumplings" and "Jiumeizhai" brand. This brought the historically rich and delicious "Old Eight Dumplings" to tables across the nation.
