Chef Li Xijie (Léih Hēi-git) is the Head Chef and Culinary Architect at Yung Kitchen. He holds the highest level of Chinese chef certification and specialises in Southern Cantonese cuisine, Peking duck, and traditional Cantonese health-promoting soups. Chef Li’s knowledge of health-promoting soups comes from years of self-taught practice, and his experience and expertise make him an indispensable part of Yung Kitchen.

The descriptions on this page do not constitute medical claims. If you have health concerns, please consult a physician.

Culinary Journey

Chef Li holds the highest level of Chinese chef certification and is an expert in Southern Cantonese cuisine. At Yung Kitchen, he designs a variety of classic dishes, including Peking duck, dim sum, and traditional Cantonese health-promoting soups. He continually adapts to the taste preferences of Frankfurt guests, blending tradition with modernity.

Health-Promoting Soups in Practice — Learning from the Stove

Chef Li did not attend a TCM college; his knowledge of health-promoting soups comes entirely from years of practical experience. He has accumulated extensive experience at the stove and has learned from senior Cantonese chefs, cooking for family and guests with specific needs. He knows which combinations are suitable for different situations because he has prepared them hundreds of times.

Yung Kitchen’s Three Health-Promoting Soup Series

Yung Kitchen

Since 1988, Yung Kitchen has been upholding a family tradition of providing high-quality Chinese cuisine. We welcome you to visit our restaurant or make a reservation. Home | Reservations

The TCM attributions described here are based on the tradition of Chinese dietary medicine. Astragalus, American ginseng, and goji berries are not approved medicinal products in Germany — descriptions are provided in a cultural-historical and food-science context. If you have health concerns, please consult a physician.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chef Li provide consultations at home?

Chef Li is a chef, not a medical advisor. If you have health concerns, please consult a physician.

Can I take the health-promoting soups to go?

Of course. You can choose to take our health-promoting soups to go and enjoy them at home.

Where did Chef Li learn to cook?

Chef Li holds the highest level of Chinese chef certification and specialises in Southern Cantonese cuisine. His culinary skills were honed through years of practical experience.

Is Chef Li a TCM practitioner?

No. Chef Li is a chef, and his knowledge of health-promoting soups comes from years of practical experience and learning.

Disclaimer: The TCM descriptions on this page are based on Chinese dietary medicine tradition and do not constitute health claims within the meaning of the German Heilmittelwerbegesetz (HWG). If you have health concerns, please consult a physician.

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