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Magical Indonesian French Dinner: 20th Wok Star Supper Club hosted by Wayan Miami

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It was the most magical supper club last Sunday at Wayan Miami!

Starting with a Welcome Sangria cocktail, followed by my introduction of Chef and owner, Cedric Vongerichten. His dad is famous chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Chef Cedric Vongerichten did an outstanding job accommodating all my requests like changing the order of the 10 dish Tasting Menu and asking him to give a talk about sambals (spicy chili paste). He was amazing and ended up introducing 3 sambals in a beautiful wooden dish that housed a woven basket for Krupuk (shrimp crackers)! See photo.

Chef also surprised us with an extra dish at the end of a 10-dish Tasting! Their most popular Lobster Noodles. I took it off the menu cause I wanted to give people a reason to return and order that dish. Well, many said they would return to just have that dish, so it worked out.

Sambals
Turmeric Tonic

Sambals

Here’s what Chef Cedric wrote…

Sambal bule: Tomat and chili

Sambal hijau: Green chili

Sambal Spicy kecap: Sweet soy with aromats 

In my opinion.  Sambal isn’t a garnis, it’s the last move. It cuts through, lifts, and elevates a dish. It’s exciting. 

Dishing out sambals!

Here’s my Recap from the dinner!

Get the scoop below…

Here’s Wayan’s beautiful Recap Reels…

Residency Ends

It’s sad, they are ending their residency May 3rd, they will be leaving Miami. So, please visit if you missed my supper club.

But chef did mention his wife, Ochi likes Miami and wants to come back next year at another location, yay!

Chef Cedric, Eleanor & Kade, partner & Operations

So enjoyed working with the crew, all the chefs worked so hard to make it happen! Thank you.

Yue Chinese Hosts Wok Star Supper Club — One Night Only!

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Don’t miss the next Wok Star Supper Club at Yue Chinese, a stylish new Northern Chinese restaurant tucked on charming Española Way & Drexel in South Beach — happening Sunday, July 13 at 6PM.

Yue Chinese collaborates with Event Curator & Producer Eleanor Hoh (@wokstar) to bring her popular Supper Club to their cozy dining room. What used to be a clubby bar now glows with Art Deco colors, custom embroidered peacock panels, vintage lacquer cabinets, and design details personally chosen by owners Jay & Sherry Zhao and shipped from China.

WHAT TO EXPECT

For one night only, guests will enjoy a 5-Course Tasting Menu ($78pp), including a welcome rosé from Doña Rosalba.

Expect bold Northern and Szechuan flavors like Spicy Cumin Lamb and Black Truffle Angus Beef Xiao Long Bao. A vegetarian menu will feature dishes like Pan Fried Tofu in sweet soy sauce and a braised Wheat Gluten with mushrooms — a nod to traditional Szechuan roots.

It’s all about classic Northern Chinese and Szechuan flavors in a modern, neon-lit Miami setting. The night is rounded out with a curated wine list by sommelier Christina Sun.

On every menu, they’ve added their mantra: “At Yue Chinese, dishes are designed for communal enjoyment — bringing people together around the table.”

EVENT DETAILS

REGULAR APPETIZERS
Choose ONE: Peking Duck Rolls, Black Truffle Angus Beef Xiao Long Bao or Pan Fried Crispy Lacy Chicken or Pork Dumplings

REGULAR MAINS
Choose ONE: Steak with Mango; Kung Pao Chicken; Cumin Lamb

VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS
Choose ONE: Black Truffle Crispy Tofu; Vegetable Dumplings; Vegetable Spring Rolls

VEGETARIAN MAINS
Choose ONE: Pan Fried Tofu in sweet soy sauce; Ma Po Tofu; Wheat Gluten, Wild Mushrooms, Peanuts

VEG – Choose ONE: Eggplant OR String Beans
SIDES – Choose ONE: Veg Fried Rice OR Veg Lo Mein
DESSERT – Yam and Taro Mini Cakes

WOK STAR SUPPER CLUB
📍 Yue Chinese, 447 Española Way/Drexel Ave, South Beach, 33139
📅 Sunday, July 13
🕕 6:00 PM
🥢 5-Course Tasting Menu
🌱 Vegetarian menu available
💳 $78pp INCLUDES tips & tax
🎟️ Early reservations a MUST due to limited seating.
👀 See instructions below RESERVATIONS to submit your food order
 🍷Welcome rosé by Doña Rosalba
 🍹Beverages NOT included, order exotic cocktails a la carte
🚗 Valet Parking right outside $20 (4 hrs) on Drexel Ave./Espanola Way or city garage on 16th/Collins $1/hr using Park Mobile just a block away

RESERVATIONS

Click on RESERVATIONS BUTTON ABOVE
Scroll down to Wok Star Supper Club 
->click RESERVE 
-> set at 6pm (ONLY TIME)
-> click number of guests 
-> click Add a special request: 

  • state any food allergies
  • Submit your MENU choices – Regular OR Vegetarian 
  • Please NO mixing
  • Choose App, Main, Veg, Side

We look forward to seeing you for this intimate
and delicious dinner!

NOTE:
I’d like to thank talented Daphnie Montoya @thedmxperience for help with flyer and creating a stunning Reels for Yue Chinese.

Thanks to Karen Escalera, Miami Curated, a luxury lifestyle, fashion and food blog for including our event in Lots of Things to do in July 2025.

Thanks to Jenny Starr Perez, publisher & editor, Courant Magazine for posting on instagram!

Yue Chinese brings Stunning Decor and Theatrical Presentations to South Beach 

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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.