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Yue Chinese brings Stunning Decor and Theatrical Presentations to South Beach 

June 24, 2025 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

Yue Chinese brings Stunning Decor and Theatrical Presentations to South Beach. On June 6, Yue Chinese opened its doors at 447 Española Way, introducing South Beach to a stylish new take on Northern Chinese cuisine.

This modern, artfully designed restaurant is already turning heads with its elegant and fun interiors, show-stopping dishes, and a menu rooted in tradition with a twist.

Dragon Well Shrimp, sautéed in fragrant Longjing green tea and served in a mist of vapor.

Yue Chinese Brings Bold Flavors, Artful Decor, and Theatrical Presentations to South Beach.

Founded by hospitality veterans Jay Zhao, originally from Beijing, and his wife Sherry Liu from Shenyang, Yue Chinese is a dream realized after years managing restaurants from New York and Miami. Their vision? To share the warmth and richness of Northern Chinese flavors with a South Florida audience eager for bold, authentic experiences.

“In Asian food culture, meals are meant to be shared,” reads the motto on every menu. “At Yue Chinese, dishes are designed for communal enjoyment — bringing people together around the table.”

Signature dishes include:

• Cumin Lamb, flamed tableside for a dramatic and aromatic presentation.

• Dragon Well Shrimp, sautéed in fragrant Longjing green tea and served in a mist of vapor.

• Truffle Beef Xiao Long Bao, a luxurious twist on the classic soup dumpling.

• Peking Duck, presented in a custom tiered porcelain vessel with compartments for scallions, cucumber, pineapple, hoisin sauce, and pancakes.

Cumin Lamb, flamed tableside for a dramatic and aromatic presentation.

The dining space is equally compelling. Guests step into a vibrant atmosphere where Art Deco color palettes meet Chinese elegance — think embroidered wall panels with peacocks and chrysanthemums and lacquered cabinets. Accented ceilings and mirrors are lit up with pastel colors creating a cheerful, club-like ambiance. Outdoor seating is also on the horizon.

embroidered wall panels with flowers and lacquered cabinets

Jay, a passionate chef and design aficionado, developed the menu to reflect both heritage and innovation, aiming to introduce Miami to a new era of Chinese dining. Complementing the food is a carefully curated wine list by sommelier Christina Sun.

Whether you’re a local or visiting from abroad, Yue Chinese is a welcome addition to the historic charm of Española Way — and a must for lovers of Chinese cuisine seeking something new, refined, and memorable.

Yue is Jay’s Chinese Name

Full disclosure: I am helping with PR, Marketing & Business Development and proud to be associated with this lovely restaurant and couple.

Filed Under: blog, Chinese food, Miami restaurant Tagged With: "south beach", Chinese food, Espanola Way, Miami new restaurant, Sichuan food

REDFARM HOSTS A SPECIAL ‘WOK STAR SUPPER CLUB’ IN CELEBRATION OF ASIAN CUISINE

July 21, 2024 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

RedFarm hosts a Wok Star Supper Club in celebration of Asian cuisine on Sunday, July 28 at 6pm! It’s a steal at $75 INCLUDING tax and gratuity, drinks are not included. Due to limited capacity, reservations and prepayment is required. Do it soon, details below. Don’t miss this exclusive four-course sit down dinner curated by dim-sum master, co-founder & Executive Chef Joe Ng and I.

Stunning RedFarm entrance

Gather your friends and colleagues and reserve a table for 6-8 for a fun social time, perfect for attorneys, doctors, dentists, designers, realtors etc. and of course Asian food lovers and foodies, not forgetting all my Hispanic and Latino friends who I know adore Asian food. 

Wok Star Supper Club’s private dining area

And no, I won’t be cooking or giving any demonstrations, so many asked. My role is to curate and produce these gatherings.

RedFarm is famous for its first Chinese restaurant started in New York’s West Village by Chinese scholar & chronicler, Ed Schoenfeld and Chef Joe Ng.  Opened in 2014 with a 44 seat restaurant in a former laundromat, called Decoy focused on Peking duck dinners with a community table (genius). RedFarm proceeded to open above Decoy and now has outposts in West Village, Upper West Side, Austin in Texas, Miami in Florida and Covent Garden in London. I personally think a “Decoy” in Miami would be a HUGE HIT, comment below if you agree!

Ed Schoenfeld was quoted as saying in NY Press about Chef Joe Ng, “probably be the best dim sum chef in Hong Kong.” I love how Chef Ed reinterpretes Chinese food in a modern and inventive way with whimsical touches and unique ingredients only for Miami. The dishes we’ve chosen are a beautiful and delicious mix of classics and chef’s modern takes. I can’t wait to share these with you. 

REDFARM HOSTS WOK STAR SUPPER CLUB
A Special Chinese Dinner Celebration

We’ll start with a Meet and Greet and explore some Asian-inspired cocktails followed by dinner! We’ve been allocated our own private dining area, woohoo!

You know the drill…

$75 per person
RESERVATIONS & PREPAYMENT

Menu options include the following:

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Crunchy Veg Dumplings
Crunchy Veg Dumplings
Shrimp, Snow Pea Dumplings
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Shrimp, Snow Pea Dumplings

STARTER COURSE (CHOOSE 2 PER PERSON)

– Mushroom and Vegetable Spring Rolls (v)
– Crunchy Vegetable Dumplings (v)
– Shrimp & Snow Pea Leaf Dumplings
– Baked Pork Buns

3 Chili Chicken, Peanuts
Filet Mignon & Broccoli
Happy Buddha
Malaysian Veg Red Curry

MAIN COURSE (CHOOSE 1 PER PERSON)

– Malaysian Vegetable Curry (v)
– Happy Buddha Box (v)
– Grilled Filet Mignon & Broccoli
– Pan Seared/Grilled Chilean Sea Bass, Thai Basil
– Three Chili Chicken, Peanuts

Long Life Noodles, Morrell Mushrooms
Crunchy Veg Fried Rice
Yaki Soba Noodles with Vegetables

SIDE COURSE (CHOOSE 1 PER PERSON) 

– Yaki Soba Noodles (V)
– Long Life Noodles with Morrell Mushrooms (v)
– Crunchy Vegetable Fried Rice (v)

Fruit Plate with Ginger Sauce
Mango Mousse

DESSERT COURSE (CHOOSE 1 PER PERSON)

– Fruit Plate with Ginger Sauce
– Mango mousse

$75
RESERVATIONS & PREPAYMENT

Price INCLUDES tax and gratuity, drinks are not included. 
Early bookings are encouraged due to limited event capacity.
$20 valet parking or street parking and garages. 

I cannot wait to see you all and catch up!

Wok Star Supper Club is an ongoing series of dinner experiences. I collaborate with a restaurant, curate a delicious menu with the chef and best part, enjoy an evening with good Asian food and make new friends. 
Sign up for my free Newsletter to get first dibs at joining my Wok Star Supper Club before I announce to the public. 

Filed Under: blog, Chinese food, Wok Star Supper Club Tagged With: "miami foodies", "Miami restaurant", "Wok Star Supper Club", Chinese food, Miami Event, Wok Star Eleanor Hoh

Epic Asian Street Food Night Festival hosted by Smorgasburg in Wynwood

July 27, 2023 By Eleanor Hoh Leave a Comment

If you’ve traveled to Asia, you’re probably familiar with night markets filled with stalls cooking up mouthwatering street foods. Growing up in Hong Kong, there were night markets everywhere. Night markets are a much more relaxed atmosphere instead of daytime markets. 

So, in that vein, I’m thrilled Smorgasburg Miami will be hosting the first ever Asian Street Food Festival at NIGHT.  It’s “the mother of all street fairs” as South Florida on the Cheap rightly claims, love that!

Smorgasburg will be decked out with beautiful lanterns lit up and the stylist is working her magic to come up with “neon looking” signs and characters. I can’t wait to see this. 

You’re in for a TREAT foodwise…

Delicious bites from over 12 Asian vendors. I’ve put their instagram handles so you can go check them out. Smorgasburg’s 60+ regular vendors will be serving their regular menu. Don’t forget to visit @smorgasburgmiami for all the updates, they are super at posting food that’ll make you drool. 

The BEST CHINESE BBQ @landnseamia

Delicious bites like Peking Duck Rolls with Scallions, Cucumber & Hoisin Sauce; Chicken sesame noodles and Char Siu (Roast Pork) with Fried Rice. 

New dim sum concept @dimsumterminal

Slow Braised Pork Belly or Chicken Scallion Pancake Sandwich, great street food! Also Taiwanese Dessert: mango, matcha, strawberry wrapped pastry cream. 

Fab Vietnamese Street Food @ykstreetfood

Street Skewers : Shrimp, Crab, Quail Egg, Tofu, Beef Meatballs; Steam Pork & Ube buns; Special Banh mi; Savory Sausage Sticky rice; Crispy Fish Sauce Chicken Wings.

Genius concept @stephanies_ crepes

Very smart, covering ALL diets and served in her unique crepe holder
Asian Savory and Sweet Crepes, 100% Gluten free…
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Avocado for pescatarians; 
Veggie Edamame for vegetarians; 
Grass Fed Brisket Jang for carnivores. 

Desserts: Yude Adzuki Matcha (Sweet Japanese Red Bean, whipped cream, strawberries, Mochi); Lychees Strawberries or Nutella Strawberries. 

Smorgasburg Regular Vendors

Raining Boba • Boba Tea
Gangnam Chicken • Korean Fried Chicken
Korean Kitchen • Korean Bulgogi Hot Dogs
Suki Llama • Sushi
Kabuki Soba • Yakitori and Soba Bowls
Mao Bao • Dumplings
Ai Tallarin • Ramen and Dim Sum

In the Cultural department…

Thanks to Michiyo Ishii Sloane, a member of Ichimura Miami Japan Garden who organized two workshops for us, we are so honored.  An Origami (Japanese art of paper folding) workshop with Miyuki Saito. She’ll start with a simple boat and move onto the popular crane. 

And also an Ikebana (Japanese art of flower arrangement) workshop led by landscape designer & Ikebana artist, Akiko Iwata from Ai Creative Studio.

For Entertainment…

A young Filipino Breakdancer, Justin Medina will be showing off his creative moves, he can twist like a pretzel. 

Yoshiko Taiko Dojo drummers promised to keep moving their act and have fun with the audience. 

Ending the night with fun times!  Who doesn’t love Karoake? 

Here’s Event Schedule so you can plan ahead. 

Alright, that sums up what to expect. My tip is to come with family, friends so you can share many dishes, that’s how we always dine in Asia. Bring your own chopsticks if you have them and wear something Asian looking, will ya and get into the spirit for this festival.

EPIC Asian Street Food Night Festival! 

I can’t wait for you to experience this. Share with all your friends especially if they live in Broward cause Brightline is such a great alternative, hassle free and no parking issues. Thanks Brightline for mention of our event! 

Tell us in comments below what you are looking forward to eating and enjoying activity and music wise! 

Check here if you want to find out more about Asian Night Markets. 

Leaving you with this fabulous Reels..

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A post shared by Smorgasburg Miami (@smorgasburgmiami)


Filed Under: blog, Chinese food, Foodie event, Japanese food, Korean BBQ, Miami Events, Vietnamese food Tagged With: "miami foodies", "Things To Do Miami", Miami Event, outdoor food market

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