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Hui Xing Yuan
RESTAURANT SUMMARY

Hui Xing Yuan is a sanctuary for discerning diners who seek the quiet drama of true Cantonese craftsmanship. Here, time-honored techniques meet modern refinement, resulting in cuisine that is elegant, nuanced, and deeply satisfying. The kitchen focuses on the essence of superb ingredients—live seafood, heritage poultry, and peak-season produce—prepared with restraint to preserve natural sweetness, texture, and fragrance.
Begin with delicate dim sum, shaped by hand and steamed to a whisper-soft finish. Crystal prawn dumplings, silky siu mai crowned with roe, and golden, lacquered char siu puffs demonstrate the kitchen’s precision. Signature roasts showcase meticulous control of heat and glaze: vine-kissed char siu with a honeyed sheen, and the house duck, slow-roasted until the skin shatters with a gentle tap, carved tableside for a moment of pure theatre.
Seafood is the star of the menu. Choose from seasonal live selections—lobster with ginger and scallion, steamed whole fish with superior soy, or wok-seared scallops perfumed with XO sauce—each dish capturing the light, clean profile that defines great Cantonese cooking. Vegetables and tofu receive equal care: wok-tossed gai lan with aged oyster sauce, braised shiitake with baby bok choy, and silken tofu cloaked in a luminous crab roe sauce.
To complement the cuisine, Hui Xing Yuan offers an elevated beverage program. Discover a connoisseur’s tea list—Phoenix Dancong, aged Pu’er, high-mountain oolong—brewed with precision to unlock layered aromas and a lingering finish. The wine cellar highlights crisp whites and elegant reds that pair effortlessly with subtle Cantonese flavors, while a curated sake and Champagne selection adds celebratory sparkle.
The dining room balances contemporary polish with tranquil warmth: soft lighting, tactile materials, and generous spacing create an atmosphere where conversation flows and flavors unfold. Private dining salons are available for business gatherings and intimate celebrations, complete with bespoke menus and discreet service. Throughout, hospitality is anticipatory and unhurried—the kind that notices your preferences and remembers them.
Whether you join us for a dim sum luncheon, a chef’s tasting that traces the seasons, or a feast centered on signature roasts, Hui Xing Yuan invites you to experience luxury through restraint, clarity, and care. It is Cantonese cuisine at its most refined: precise, comforting, and unmistakably memorable.
CHEF
Philippe Augé
ACCOLADES
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(2024) Michelin Bib Gourmand
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