Executive Chef
Justin Yang
Chef Justin’s career is decorated with extraordinary accolades. He previously helmed Xiamen’s CHIC 1699, securing a coveted One-Diamond rating from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, before moving to the Waldorf Astoria Xiamen to shape the identity of HOKKLO, a contemporary champion of a refined modern take on traditional Fujian cooking. Seeking his next challenge, he took the reins at Hokkien Cuisine in Chengdu, leading the team to its first Michelin star within just one year and personally clinching the “Young Chef Award” in the Michelin Guide Chengdu 2024. The culinary star’s meteoric rise continued into 2025, when he was named in the prestigious “Forbes China Fu Chef 30” and received the “Fu Chef – Chinese Flavor Pioneer Award”. In 2026, he won the “Young Chef Award” from the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. Beyond the hushed halls of fine dining, Chef Justin captured the public imagination on the television screen, showcasing his masterful technique to millions and winning first runner-up on the hit national cooking show “The Divine Dish”.