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James Beard Award winning chef and TV host Martin Yan transports the sights, tastes and discoveries of modern day Chinese food to America. He and his all-star crew create a fun and approachable restaurant where every visit offers a new experience.

See, taste and discover authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Inspired by years of experience traveling through China, we bring back the best ingredients, flavors and techniques. Watch our chefs in action as they prepare every dish in front of your eyes. See world champion noodle dancers pull giant balls of dough into thousands of thin noodles in minutes using only their bare hands. Taste delicate hand-folded dim sum. Discover ancient Chinese tradition brought to life and interpreted in a thoroughly modern way.

Martin Yan
Chef Partner

As he has done for over 30 years, Celebrity Chef Martin Yan shares the best of what he loves from traveling, cooking, and eating in China through a unique, multi-sensory dining experience. Chef Yan aspires to excite American palates and ignite a passion for Chinese culture and tradition, integrating elements from his extensive travels through China into his newest restaurant, M.Y. China. His culinary vision, shaped by over 3,500 culinary TV shows, 30 cookbooks, and the founding of a professional culinary academy in China, makes the appreciation of modern Chinese food an interactive experience. He brings the same engaging, charismatic qualities that make him a global icon to life at M.Y China.

Ronny & Willy Ng
Managing Partners

The Ng brothers have been culinary leaders for over 37 years. Born in Hong Kong, they moved to the US in the 1980s where they began their ascent in the restaurant world. Together they opened Koi Palace in 1996, the now legendary restaurant in Daly City, CA, famous for its dim sum, Hong Kong style seafood and traditional Chinese banquets. The restaurant has earned international recognition, called one of the best Chinese restaurant’s in the Country by Gourmet magazine, and being named in the “Top 100 Restaurant in the Bay Area” by the San Francisco Chronicle for nine consecutive years. The brothers strive to bring modern Chinese cuisine to America, frequently returning to China to seek out new ingredients and cooking techniques.

Yong Dong (Tony) Wu
Executive Chef

Chef Yong Dong (Tony) Wu represents the new generation of talented Chinese chefs. He is part of the vanguard of chefs who bring a dynamic and innovative approach to traditional Chinese cooking, experimenting with both new ingredients and cooking methods.

Hailing from the culinary mecca-city of Tian Jian, his expertise encompasses both northern and southern Chinese cooking including mastery of eight different noodle preparations, knife work and vegetable carving. He has competed in numerous culinary competitions, winning top honors and 33 gold medals in various culinary events; and he was the first chef to set a record for pulling 16,000 noodles in two minutes.

Throughout the years Chef Wu has traveled extensively working and studying with top chefs including National Treasure Chef, Gao Bing Yi, one of the most respected and accomplished culinary masters of Modern China. He is proud to have cooked for the Prime Minister of Japan and has prepared the state banquet for the King of Thailand, the Prime Minister, and many prominent officials. In 1996 Chef Wu moved to Toronto to work at the famous Peking Men Restaurant before moving to Vancouver to open Lee Shen Dek.

Chef Wu is one of the few certified judges for culinary competitions for Chinese cuisine and is excited to lead the M.Y. China culinary team and develop Chinese food culture with an international presence.

David Dodson
Managing Partner

David Dodson is the founder of Cultivation Corps, which focuses on restaurant concept development and advisory. Skilled in business development and the culinary arts, he holds an MBA in International Business from Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management, a Bachelors degree in Hospitality, and an AA degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. David has worked on business development strategies, brand vision, and management development with restaurants and hotels nationwide such as Rosewood Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, Dolce Hotels, Caesars Palace Casino, Tomatina Pizzeria, Gracie’s and Bistecca, and individuals such as Chef Michael Chiarello, Iron Chef Cat Cora, and former Google Chef, Charlie Ayers. A founding partner in M.Y. China, David has traveled extensively with the team to Shanghai, Hong Kong and Beijing over the course of three years. He describes his involvement in the restaurant as “a personal journey of discovery, with a mission to expand American’s understanding of how modern and exciting China is today. When we love and appreciate another nation’s traditions, we more readily accept and understand them. Restaurants are my vehicles.”

May 13, 2013 | Haute Living
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Guide
It’s hard to believe that Mother’s day just around the corner and with that, comes the lovely celebration. Discover more
May 7, 2013 | Food Fanatics
Yan Can (Still) Cook
Mention Martin Yan to any chef and you’re likely to hear this common refrain: 18 seconds. Discover more
May 1, 2013 | Haute Living
An Evening at M.Y. China: A Unique Culinary Culture Experience and Fundraiser for The Culinary Trust
The newly opened restaurant is a gem on the 4th floor of San Francisco’s Westfield Center with a huge amount of excitement going on. Discover more
April 24, 2013 | ZAGAT
8 Restaurants With Great Soundtracks in San Francisco
We've all had the unfortunate experience of having to shout over a blaring club track during an otherwise intimate dinner. Conversely, a... Discover more
April 15, 2013 | Food Gal
Charlie Trotter Tribute Dinner at M.Y. China
Charlie Trotter, who shuttered his famed eponymous Chicago restaurant last year, will be the special guest of honor at a 6 p.m. June 9... Discover more
April 15, 2013 | Food Gal
Charlie Trotter Tribute Dinner at M.Y. China
Charlie Trotter, who shuttered his famed eponymous Chicago restaurant last year, will be the special guest of honor at a 6 p.m. June 9... Discover more
April 8, 2013 | JBF Previews Newsletter
Out-of-House Events
The following events take place at the James Beard House Discover more
April 8, 2013 | Inside Scoop SF
Charlie Trotter to Cook Chinese Food in the Bay Area for a Night
Charlie Trotter closed his landmark Chicago restaurant last year, but this summer, he’s going to be coming out of his semi-retirement and... Discover more
April 8, 2013 | Eater SF
Charlie Trotter Visits
Chicago icon Charlie Trotter isn't dilly-dallying in his retirement; though his eponymous restaurant closed last year, he's still on the... Discover more
March 28, 2013 | Livewell Network
Chef Martin Yan Prepares Asian-Inspired Dishes
Chef Ryan Scott meets up with Chef Martin Yan, the legendary host of 'Yan Can Cook,' in San Francisco. Discover more
March 22, 2013 | Tablehopper
M.Y. China
As someone who lived in Los Angeles for five years, I’m no stranger to dining in a mall. My top sushi spot was in a mini-mall, ditto one of... Discover more
March 19, 2013 | Tablehopper
Duuuuuude!
Guy Fieri came across some totally crazy-long hand-pulled noodles at M.Y. China, and there’s a picture to prove it. Discover more
March 18, 2013 | Startle
San Francisco’s Best New Asian Restaurants
Americans’ love affair with Asian food has a long history — trendy young diners started going to Chinese restaurants in the 1920s. Discover more
March 1, 2013 | IACP
Please Join Us April 8 for Our Annual Fundraiser, Hosted by Martin Yan
While you're in San Francisco next month you can support The Culinary Trust and enjoy a unique experiential dinner and auction, hosted by... Discover more
February 18, 2013 | The Daily Meal
Have Some Dim Sum at Home
The Chinese New Year celebration, also known as the Spring Festival, lasts two weeks every year. Food is a prominent part of the... Discover more
February 13, 2013 | ZAGAT
Martin Yan on the State of Chinese Food in SF and the High Price of Dim Sum
In honor of the Lunar New Year, we checked in with Martin Yan, the best-selling cookbook author and pioneering TV personality who recently... Discover more
February 8, 2013 | Alcademics
Cocktail Specials for Chinese New Year in San Francisco
It recently occured to me that San Francisco has a good number of upscale Chinese bars. Discover more
February 8, 2013 | Tablehopper
Checking Lists: A Critical Look at Restaurant Wine by Alan Goldfarb
M.Y. China’s Phantasmagorical Hippodrome Might Surprise (If You Let It) Discover more
February 8, 2013 | Haute Living
Our Haute List of Events for Chinese New Year this Weekend!
On February 10th, the lunar calendar rings in a new year which is the year of the snake for 2013. Discover more
February 6, 2013 | Tablehopper
Chinese New Year Begins Sunday February 10th
Chinese New Year begins Sunday February 10th this year, and it brings us the Year of the Snake, which is all about refinement, taste, and... Discover more
February 6, 2013 | ZAGAT
Best Thing We Ate Last Night: Chilled Eggplant at M.Y. China
We were at M.Y. China, Martin Yan’s splashy new modern Chinese restaurant in the Westfield Center checking out among other things, its... Discover more
February 4, 2013 | Nob Hill Gazette
M.Y. China Opens in S.F.
elebrity television chef and noted cookbook author Martin Yan has opened his first San Francisco restaurant on the fourth floor of the... Discover more
February 4, 2013 | Inside Scoop SF
Scoop Planner: Bay Area Food and Drink Events this Week
Presenting another edition of Scoop Planner, our Monday calendar feature to help you plan out your week of eating and drinking. Discover more
February 1, 2013 | FoodGal
Delicious Doings For Chinese New Year
Martin Yan’s M.Y. China restaurant in the Westfield San Francisco Centre will be offering two special menus, Feb. 1-26, for the Chinese New... Discover more
January 24, 2013 | San Francisco Magazine
The Noodle Virtuoso
At M.Y. China, the head chef also happens to be one of the world's best noodle-pullers. Discover more
January 23, 2013 | SF Weekly
M.Y. China: High-End Cuisine Finds a Niche in a Busy Mall
M.Y. China, the new upscale Chinese restaurant from Martin Yan, faces two obstacles that may prove insurmountable. Discover more
January 23, 2013 | Inside Scoop SF
M.Y. China: A Feast for the Senses in Westfield
This one not only has Chinese food but also Chinese decor. The bar is clearly a focal point at the entrance, as it features what appears to... Discover more
January 22, 2013 | Eater SF
Holidays
Because drinking and meat eating parties aren't held in churches nearly enough.. Discover more
January 21, 2013 | Inside Scoop SF
Tracking Down the Best Roast Chicken
Roast chicken is a dish that spans cultures. In fact it seems just about every restaurant offers it. Discover more
January 15, 2013 | Citysearch
New & Notable in San Francisco
Like a Chinese theme park, your eye will bounce around from the live fire kitchen, to noodle pulling and a wall of buddhas watching you eat. Discover more
January 11, 2013 | Inside Scoop SF
Scissor-cut noodles at M.Y. China
It’s been a couple weeks since I shared my favorite dishes. I was out of town part of the time, and maybe it’s the after-holiday doldrums,... Discover more
January 9, 2013 | ZAGAT
10 Must-Try Healthy Dishes in the SF Bay Area
Whether you overindulged over the holidays, drank too much on New Year’s or made a resolution to lose a few pounds, we’ve rounded up 10... Discover more
January 4, 2013 | Serious Eats
First Look: Cocktails at M.Y. China, San Francisco
Daniel Baird, bar manager at the newly-opened M.Y. China in San Francisco, has come a long way since he first got his start behind the bar. Discover more
January 4, 2013 | Eater SF
M.Y. China Wire
You've heard all about the decor and food at Martin Yan's M.Y. China, but what about the drinks? Discover more
January 4, 2013 | Serious Eats
First Look: Martin Yan's M.Y. China, San Francisco
A mall isn't necessarily where you'd expect to be wined and dined by a James Beard award-winning chef. Discover more
January 3, 2013 | Eater SF
The Bay Area Heatmap: Where To Eat NOW
More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Discover more
January 3, 2013 | Grub Street SF
Actually Pretty Awesome: Bang Bang Chicken Wings at M.Y. China
Martin Yan's first U.S. restaurant, M.Y. China, just opened its doors on the fourth floor of the Westfield Centre in November, and our... Discover more
January 2, 2013 | Tasting Table SF
Your China
Martin Yan has toured far-flung corners of China so many times on television that we couldn’t wait to see what regional specialties he... Discover more
December 27, 2012 | Grub Street SF
Ten Ways Dining in S.F. Changed in 2012
Even though tableside flambé and dessert carts are things of the past, suddenly in 2012 the Bay Area saw the first signs of a new... Discover more
December 21, 2012 | Visit Union Square Blog
Evolution:Revolution Top Trends & Predictions for 2013 According to Andrew Freeman & Co.
Every Year, Andrew Freeman... Discover more
December 19, 2012 | ZAGAT
The 9 Hottest Dining Trends in 2012 in the SF/Bay Area
Last year's trends, like Lady Gaga songs, are only a vague memory now, but 2012 ushered in some interesting and exciting new ones. Discover more
December 18, 2012 | San Francisco Bay Guardian
Sweet Tooth
Appetite: Miso sesame rice crispies, chocolate-dipped peanut butter cupcakes, eggnog latte frozen custard, and more new sweets on the scene. Discover more
December 12, 2012 | 7x7
Five New Restaurants to Try This Month
So you are probably getting most of your nourishment from holiday parties right now, right? But (wo)man can’t live on canapés and latkes... Discover more
December 9, 2012 | San Francisco Chronicle
M.Y. China opens in S.F.
One of television's original celebrity chefs, Martin Yan, has finally opened his first San Francisco restaurant. Discover more
December 6, 2012 | Eater SF
The Bay Area Heatmap: Where to Eat Right Now
More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Discover more
December 5, 2012 | Rundown SF
Use Your Noodle: Martin Yan Carves Out a Space Under the Dome
Holiday shopping sucks. It might suck a lot less if you could take a break with a steaming hot bowl of beef hand-pulled noodle soup crafted... Discover more
December 3, 2012 | ZAGAT
Opening Alert: Martin Yan's M.Y. CHINA Unveils Lunch At Westfield Today
After what seems like years of teasing and anticipation, TV celebrity Martin Yan’s splashy modern eponymous Chinese restaurant under the... Discover more
December 3, 2012 | Grub Street SF
Step Inside M.Y. China, Opening Today for Lunch
Does everyone remember Martin Yan? No? Well, he was a fixture on public television in the early 1980s with shows like Yan Can Cook and Wok... Discover more
December 3, 2012 | Daily Candy
M.Y. China Opens
Your neighborhood noodle shop is like a scratch-off lottery ticket — easy and satisfying. Yet you’re still waiting on the big payoff. Discover more
December 3, 2012 | Tasting Table
Opened: M.Y. China
This new San Francisco Centre restaurant, run by Martin Yan and the Koi Palace team, opens today. Specialties: Beijing duck and hand-pulled... Discover more
November 30, 2012 | : San Francisco Chronicle blog
Tale of the Tape: Hakkasan versus M.Y. China
This coming Monday is the Chinese restaurant event of the fall/winter season, at least until Danny Bowien does something new in San... Discover more
November 29, 2012 | San Francisco City & Press
Eater Inside: Martin Yan Unveils M.Y. China In The Westfield
A lot has already been shared about the many pieces that came together to make M.Y. China. Discover more
November 29, 2012 | Eater SF
Martin Yan Unveils M.Y. China In The Westfield
A lot has already been shared about the many pieces that came together to make M.Y. China. Now, it is time to take a gander at Martin Yan's... Discover more
November 28, 2012 | Urban Daddy SF
Three Things to Know About M.Y. China
Well, the man behind it—that’d be Martin Yan—is opening his first stateside restaurant on Monday. It’s called M.Y. China, and here’s what... Discover more
November 16, 2012 | Eater SF
Martin Yan's M.Y. China Will Open On December 3
Today Eater learns that you will be able to shove Martin Yan dumplings into your face "just in time for the holidays." Discover more
November 9, 2012 | California Home & Design
4 Multi-Million Dollar Restaurant Projects on the Horizon
A few years ago, the number of restaurant closings continued to eclipse the amount of openings. Tableclothed, high ticket items like Jack... Discover more
November 8, 2012 | 7x7
Four Multi-Million Dollar Restaurant Projects on the Horizon
A few years ago, the number of restaurant closings continued to eclipse the amount of openings. Tableclothed, high ticket items like Jack... Discover more
November 3, 2012 | Grub Street SF
No Really, M.Y. China Is Opening, on December 3
It's been two years since we first heard wind of the project, and a year of moving-target dates for Martin Yan's M.Y. China at the... Discover more
October 23, 2012 | Eater SF
Inside M.Y. China's Authentic Playlist
Much has already been shared about M.Y. China, the forthcoming restaurant from TV host Martin Yan and his Koi Palace partners Willy and... Discover more
October 18, 2012 | Zagat Buzz
Name this Cocktail
Sex on the Beach. Dark 'n Stormy. Corpse Reviver. Ever wonder how cocktails get their name? Here's your chance to create immortality. Discover more
October 17, 2012 | Nation’s Restaurant News
Andrew Freeman & Co.’s 2012 Trend List
Toasted bread samplers, contemporary Latin dishes, snacks for less than $5 and high-end takeout are among the hot restaurant trends coming... Discover more
October 10, 2012 | Saveur
Scallion Pancakes
Scallion pancakes are as widely popular in China as muffins are in America. The basic recipe for a simple scallion pancake - served with... Discover more
September 28, 2012 | San Francisco Chronicle: Inside Scoop
Sneak Look at M.Y. China
Martin Yan’s first restaurant — with a little help from the Koi Palace folks — is quickly nearing on the top floor of the Westfield Center... Discover more
September 25, 2012 | Eater
M.Y. Chinawire
It's mooncake time, so how about a look at three of the ten traditional-style Chinese wooden mooncake molds which will be on display at M.Y... Discover more
September 8, 2012 | San Francisco Chronicle
Noodle Work to be a Show at Martin Yan's New Spot
Chef Tony Wu stretches out his dough, cracking it like a whip across the room. He maneuvers the ends to create a twisted rope, then... Discover more
August 31, 2012 | Huffington Post
Tony Wu Hand-Pulled Noodles
Ever gotten to see a champion noodle-puller in action? You're in luck, that's just what we have for you today. Inside Scoop SF reported... Discover more
August 30, 2012 | San Francisco Chronicle
Bells and Whistles
Television chef pioneer Martin Yan's restaurant continues to move forward in anticipation of an October opening. Discover more
August 16, 2012 | KTVU Channel 2
Ancient Bell Makes Journey from China
Watch as a long time resident of Eastern China makes its move into the city of San Francisco. Discover more
August 11, 2012 | KGO Radio
Cooking with Ryan Scott
Listen in as Martin Yan drops by the studio and teaches about Chinese cuisine. Discover more
August 5, 2012 | SF Chefs
M.Y. China at SF Chefs 2012
Come see Martin Yan and M.Y. China under the Grand Tasting Tent on Union Square Sunday, August 5th! Taste delicious creations from their... Discover more
July 7, 2012 | Dining Around
NewsTalk 910 Interview Martin Yan
Tune in and listen to NewsTalk 910's interview with Chef Martin Yan! Discover more
July 7, 2012 | Macy's Union Square
What's Cooking in Union Square
Martin Yan showcased his skills promoting M.Y. China at Macy's Union Square. Discover more
July 5, 2012 | San Francisco Chronicle
Yan with a Plan
Construction is finally under way at Martin Yan's first San Francisco restaurant. Discover more
June 27, 2012 | SF Chefs
SF Chefs Official Launch Party Under the Dome
M.Y. China came to life at the SF Chefs 2012 Official Launch Party held at the Westfield Centre San Francisco's Restaurant Collection Under... Discover more
May 2, 2012 | TODAY Show
Martin Yan Makes Healthy Vegetable and Tofu Stir-fry
Make a quick, seasonal healthy meal for your family with Martin's Yan's delicious dish. Discover more
April 5, 2012 | Eater SF
Summer Openings
M.Y. China by Martin Yan (formerly Noodle Revolution) is slated to open in late summer. Discover more
January 25, 2012 | Grub Street SF
Watch One of Martin Yan's Noodle Dancers
As we told you last year, pioneering cooking-show celebrity Martin Yan (Yan Can Cook, Wok With Yan) is opening a restaurant on the fourth... Discover more
January 24, 2012 | Pittsburgh Live
Martin Yan to Help Welcome the Year of the Dragon
The Year of the Dragon is starting out with a roar for cookbook author, restaurateur and certified master chef Martin Yan. The popular host... Discover more
January 23, 2012 | 7Live
Chef Martin Yan Shows Us the Art of Noodle-making
Chef Martin Yan dropped by 7Live with some help from a master noodle puller who introduced us to noodle dancing. Discover more
January 17, 2012 | Zagat Buzz
Sneak Peek: 17 Hottest Openings of 2012
With the new year means new eats, many from big names in the restaurant world. Read on for details about the buzziest eateries coming our... Discover more
September 1, 2011 | San Francisco Chronicle
Mooncake Mania at Koi Palace
The Feature: Janny Hu goes to Koi Palace and its commissary kitchen to experience mooncake mania: the 45 days leading up to the Mid-Autumn... Discover more
August 4, 2011 | San Francisco Chronicle
La Boulange Headed Under the Dome in Westfield
The latest restaurant to sign onto the top floor of the Westfield San Francisco Centre is … La Boulange. However, the new cafe won’t... Discover more
August 2, 2011 | San Francisco Business Times
La Boulange Rising: Bakery Chain Plans Westfield Dome Store
La Boulange has been tapped to fill the final vacant space on the fourth floor Dome level of Westfield San Francisco Centre. It will occupy... Discover more
August 2, 2011 | SF Weekly
Pizza, Pizza, More Eating Under the Dome, and a Hookah Lounge Transforms
Two pizza places eye S.F.: Eater SF shares Mozzeria, a pizzeria documenting its trials and tribulations of pre-opening stressors and... Discover more
July 27, 2011 | SF Foodie
Safeway May Pour Wine, A Haunted Bar, and the Second Nopalito
Wine tasting at Safeway? Maybe. Haighteration reports there is an "Instructional Tasting" liquor license application pending for the Castro... Discover more
July 26, 2011 | Tablehopper
Martin Yan's M.Y. China, Opening in the Westfield Centre in Early 2012
I was waiting on a rendering of Martin Yan’s upcoming Westfield Centre project before writing about it, so here we go. Discover more
July 20, 2011 | San Francisco Business Times Online
New Stores, Restaurants at Westfield San Francisco
As it nears its five year anniversary, Westfield San Francisco Centre continues to change with the times. Discover more
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