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Meet Zhao Huilian, the visionary pastry chef blending centuries-old Chinese culinary traditions with contemporary flair! Inspired by daily life and imperial recipes, Zhao crafts desserts that look like edible art—think walnut-shaped pastries symbolizing harmony (and tasting like pure magic).
His creations, once reserved for emperors, now bridge history and TikTok-era aesthetics. 'I want people to taste culture,' says Zhao, whose fusion treats are winning over Gen Z foodies and history buffs alike. From dragon beard candy reimagined as neon dessert threads to mooncakes with holographic designs, his kitchen is a time machine with a glitter button.
Why does this matter? As global interest in Asian heritage grows, innovators like Zhao are making 'ancient' feel fresh—one bite at a time.
Zhao Huilian Revives Imperial Pastries with Modern Twist!
Inspired by daily life and imperial recipes, Zhao crafts desserts that look like edible art—think walnut-shaped pastries symbolizing harmony (and tasting like pure magic). 
'I want people to taste culture,' says Zhao, whose fusion treats are winning over Gen Z foodies and history buffs alike. 
From dragon beard candy reimagined as neon dessert threads to mooncakes with holographic designs, his kitchen is a time machine with a glitter button.
As global interest in Asian heritage grows, innovators like Zhao are making 'ancient' feel fresh—one bite at a time. 
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