Mainland Shunde cuisine chain Under Big Banyan opens first HK site

The city will be the brand's regional hub and gateway to global markets.

Mainland Chinese restaurant chain Under Big Banyan, known for Shunde-style cuisine, is set to open its first Hong Kong location in Tsing Yi.

The city will serve as the brand's regional headquarters and an international gateway for its expansion into Southeast Asian, European, and American markets.

“The new regional headquarters in Hong Kong will oversee and coordinate our business operations across Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia,” said Liu Weihua, chairman of Under Big Banyan.

“Additionally, we will establish an international training base for Cantonese chefs, nurturing local catering talent to support the brand's long-term development," he added.

The signature dishes of Under Big Banyan are braised goose with black bean sauce, fresh fish skin, and pan-fried stuffed lotus root.

Founded in 2019, Under Big Banyan currently operates over 50 directly managed stores across various cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.