Meet Chef Tony Ye, the culinary maverick turning traditional Chinese dishes into global taste sensations! In the latest episode of Shanghai Unscripted: Food Talks, host Louisa Lee dives into Ye’s kitchen, where Peking duck meets truffle oil and mapo tofu gets a spicy Korean twist.
Breaking Boundaries, One Bite at a Time
Inspired by Ming Dynasty explorer Xu Xiake, Ye travels through flavors instead of geography. \"Food is my compass,\" he tells Lee, whipping up a 'East-Meets-West' dumpling filled with foie gras and Sichuan peppercorns.
Nostalgia with a Surprise
Ye’s dishes, like his chrysanthemum-infused cheesecake, reimagine childhood favorites. \"I want people to taste memories—but with a plot twist,\" he laughs. His philosophy? Innovation without losing the soul of Chinese cuisine.
Catch the full episode to see how Ye’s wild creativity is redefining ’s food scene—and why Gen Z foodies can’t stop sharing his creations!
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