Chinese Tea Pairing: The Next Frontier of Fine Dining At Fu He Hui, the tasting menu's Chinese tea pairing option is now featuring these four kinds of tea from Fujian region: Mindong Pomelo Blossom Oolong, Minnan Corn Tieguanyin, Minbei Tiger Roar Cinnamon, Minzhong Datian Beauty 2026. Feb 1. INSIGHTS by RK − I first visited [...]
Time, Judgment, and Rediscovery: How Master Chef Fu Yue-liang Rethinks Chinese Cuisine 2026. Feb 1. INSIGHTS − Early January in Hangzhou brings a chill in the air. Yet by the shores of West Lake, at Ru Yuan, there is a serenity that refuses to rush to prove itself. This calm is not conjured by interior [...]
The Legacy of Two Dishes: How They Influenced Generations of Cantonese Chefs The culinary legacy of the late legendary Chui Fook-chuen, reflected through the recollections of his son, Master Chef Chui Wai-kwan 2026. Jan 12. INSIGHTS − In Cantonese cuisine, what truly endures is rarely just the name of a dish, but the techniques and [...]
Rising Star Chefs 2025: The Voices Leading Chinese Cuisine Forward 2025. Dec 16. INSIGHTS − As Chinese cuisine continues to expand its global presence, the 2025 Chinese Restaurant Awards' Rising Star Chefs remind us that its future is built on craft, culture, and conviction. Their perspectives reflect a generation of chefs who are deeply rooted [...]
The Story of Chinese Cuisine is Global — And Now, So Is Our List For the first time in history, Chinese cuisine receives its own dedicated ranking across Canada and Asia. Beyond Borders, Same Heart For sixteen years, the Chinese Restaurant Awards have been a compass for those seeking the essence of Chinese dining. The [...]
Vanishing Flavours:A Quiet Farewell to Old-World Cantonese Dim Sum 2025. July 18. INSIGHTS − Lately, the phrase “vanishing flavours” has become a common thread in culinary conversations—used to headline chefs’ menus, heritage food campaigns, and wistful Instagram posts. But when it comes to Cantonese dim sum, the disappearance of certain dishes isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s [...]
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