Chef Emily Chen

Emily Chen

San Francisco, CA

⭐ 4.8/5 Rating 12+ Years Experience Chinese Cuisine Expert

About Chef Emily

Emily Chen brings the rich and diverse flavors of Chinese cuisine to your table. Born in Shanghai and trained in both traditional and modern Chinese cooking techniques, Emily has over 12 years of experience creating authentic Chinese dishes. She specializes in dim sum, wok cooking, and regional Chinese specialties that showcase the complexity and balance of Chinese flavors.

Emily believes that Chinese cuisine is about harmony, balance, and the perfect combination of textures and flavors. She uses traditional techniques like stir-frying, steaming, and braising to create dishes that are both authentic and beautifully presented. Her passion for Chinese tea culture also influences her cooking and presentation.

Cuisine Specialties

Dim Sum

Handmade dumplings, buns, and traditional dim sum dishes

Wok Cooking

High-heat stir-frying and traditional wok techniques

Tea Pairing

Expert Chinese tea selection and pairing with meals

Pricing & Rates

Dim Sum Brunch

$160/hr

Up to 8 guests, traditional dim sum service

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Family Dinner

$140/hr

Up to 10 guests, authentic Chinese dinner

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Event Catering

$190/hr

Up to 25 guests, full Chinese banquet

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Dietary Specialties

Gluten-Free Options Vegetarian Dairy-Free Chinese Cuisine Tea Pairing

Customer Reviews & Ratings

★★★★★

4.8 out of 5 stars (105 reviews)

Lisa Wang
★★★★★

"Chef Emily's dim sum brunch was absolutely authentic! The har gow were perfect, and the char siu bao were the best I've had outside of Hong Kong. The presentation was beautiful and the tea pairing was perfect."

Dim Sum Brunch Service
Robert Chen
★★★★★

"Our family dinner was incredible. Emily made the most amazing Peking duck, and the kung pao chicken had perfect balance of flavors. Everything tasted just like my grandmother used to make. Highly recommend!"

Family Dinner Service
Jennifer Thompson
★★★★☆

"Excellent catering for our Chinese New Year celebration. The wonton noodles were delicious, and the sesame balls were the perfect ending. Emily was professional and the whole experience was wonderful."

Event Catering

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