ASIAN CHEFS ALLIANCE INC.
since 2025, State of Florida
About Us
The Asian Chefs Alliance (ACA) is the first officially recognized Asian chefs chapter under the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Dedicated to promoting Asian culinary culture, ACA aims to integrate authentic Asian cuisine into the mainstream fine dining scene across the United States
Board of Directors
Kenny Tang
National President of ACA
Regional President of ACF
Cross-industry Chinese entrepreneur
Shirley Cheng
Vice President of ACA Central Region
Retired Professor of CIA/HAAC
Asian Culinary Education Expert
Anthony Jung
Vice President of ACA Northeast Region
Multiple national gold medalist
Executive Sous Chef at the University of Massachusetts
William Yee
Vice President of ACA Western Region
Culinary show host
President of the Le Cordon Bleu Alumni Association
Anthony Castro
Vice President of ACA Southeast Region
Executive Chef of Marriott Sarasota
ACF Advisory Board
Rene Marquis
ACF national president
A proud graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America
The first-ever ACF National President to bring a military background to the role
Christopher Tanner
A Core Leader of the American Culinary Federation's National Operations Team
An Executive in the Large-Scale Food Manufacturing Industry
A Nonprofit Administrator and Advocate for the Culinary Profession
Rajeev Patgaonkar
Vice President of the Central Region, American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Member of the American Academy of Chefs (AAC)
Member of the American Culinary Federation (ACF)
ACA Senior Advisory Board
Martin Yan
Honorary Advisor of ACA
Pioneer of Chinese culinary television
Global ambassador for Asian cuisine
Jet Tila
Honorary Advisor of ACA
Renowned Thai-American chef and star of Iron Chef
Holder of multiple Guinness World Records in culinary achievements
Betty Xie
Editor-In-Chief
Chinese Restaurant News
《中餐通訊》總编辑
Tony Hu
Chairman of the US-China Catering Industry Association
Honorary Chairman of the Greater Chicago Chinese Association
Founder of the American Lao Sichuan Catering Group
Dr. Jinlin Zhao
Director of Graduate Program and Professor at FIU Chaplin School
ACA Co Founder's
Fank Zhong（钟富华）
Founder of the Chinese Culinary Museum and Restaurant in the United States
The only designated Chinese cuisine chef invited to the London Olympic Village
Cultural Ambassador for Sichuan Culinary Exchange between China and the United States
Chao jun Wu
Thirty years of hands‑on experience in high‑end Chinese and American cuisine
Executive Chef at multiple renowned hotels in Las Vegas
Current Executive Chef at China Republic
Joseph Ho（何講義）
Hall of Fame Cantonese Master Chef in Canada
President of the Canadian Restaurant and Hotel Management Association
Board Director of the Canadian Culinary Culture Association
Karrie Hung
Owner of Noodle Asia
Operator of Taste of Asia Restaurant
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Theresa Lin
Director of Food and Beverage, Manhattan Hotel Group
Host of Culinary Programs on Radio and Television
Celebrity Chef
George Shannon
Assistant Professor of Culinary Arts at the Hyde Park Campus
Former Teaching Chef for The Line Program
Ivy Ma
Owner of China Mama Restaurant
Judge for the Miss Nevada Pageant
Degree in Economics
Jan-Ie Low
Founder of Golden Catalyst
Founder of Satay Thai Bistro & Bar
Tonggang Wang（汪铜钢）
Renowned Chef in Both China and the United States
Best Chinese Cuisine Chef
Master of Chinese Culinary Arts
Fred Wang
Head Chef at Lee Kum Kee (USA)
Top-Ranked Chinese Dim Sum Chef
Certified Intermediate-Level Culinary Professional
JongJip Yang
Veteran Culinary Educator and Industry Expert
Specializes in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese Cuisine
Recipient of the 2019 RAMMY Award for Formal Fine Dining
Chef Xuan（姜轩 ）
Founder of Bauhinia Asakusa Culinary Management Company
Senior Culinary Master accredited by the China Cuisine Association
Founder of the Chinese restaurant brand Too Hot
左前（Qian Zuo）
Event Coordination Manager for ACA-ACF Initiatives
Program Manager at the Asian Culinary and Art Institute
Amy 玉美
Operator of Golden Gate Restaurant
Recipient of the “Top 10 Chinese Restaurants in America” Award
Wei Chen
A Core Member of the Kitchen Team at Wan Café
Skilled in a Wide Range of Asian Cuisines
Repeated Participant in Google’s Teaching Kitchen Programs
Frank Wong（黃烱舜）
Founder of Trey Yuen Restaurant
Named One of the Top 10 Must-Try Chinese Restaurants
Recipient of Louisiana’s “Restaurateur of the Year” Award
TIANSONG ZENG（曾天松）
Managing Director of Seafood Harbor Restaurant
Trained under Master Chef and Professor Zhou Xiaoyan, a renowned figure in Chinese culinary arts
Graduate of the Culinary and Tourism College at Yangzhou University
Jason Liu（刘嘉安）
Specialty Noodle Chef
Back-of-House Manager for the Renowned Show Yan Can Cook
A Talented and Promising Young Chef
Yong Liu（刘勇）
Partner and Executive Chef at Zhiwei Chengdu
Gold Medalist at the Sichuan Flavor Culinary Competition
Sunny Law
Restaurant Entrepreneur Based in Lemoore
Culinary Expert Specializing in Magical Sushi Creations
Anson Chow
Certified Culinary Judge in Australia
Master’s Degree Recipient with a Full Scholarship from Le Cordon Bleu, France
Executive Chef at the Flagship Location of the World’s Most Awarded Chinese Restaurant Brand
Betty Atkins
Former Executive Director of the Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce
Founding Member of CNY in the Desert, Las Vegas’ Signature Lunar New Year Celebration
ChingPing Grace Wong
Sous Chef at The Heights, Managed by SRG Corporation
Full-Time Instructor in Baking and Pastry Arts
Reycoln Ming
Chief Correspondent of the North America Economic Herald, Beijing Bureau
Executive Director of the China–US Master Chef Exchange and National Banquet Tour Project
Wing Lau
Executive Chef at Sunshine Coast Asian Cuisine Restaurant
Master Chef with 30 Years of Expertise in Cantonese Cuisine
Ka Hung Law
Master of Hong Kong Dim Sum
Dim Sum Chef at the Bellagio Hotel
Quan Zeng
Worked at China Mama Restaurant
Formerly Employed at Gold Coast Hotel
Executive Chef
Kok Tim Che
Former Executive Chef at multiple high-end restaurants
Managed three Asian restaurants at Pechanga Resort Casino
Master Chef with 40 years of expertise in Cantonese cuisine
Ying Li
Owner of a Chinese Takeout Restaurant
Compassionate and Experienced Registered Nurse
Director of Nursing and Operations at the Largest County Hospital in Florida
Rex Yang（杨雅棠）
Master Chef Specializing in Traditional Taiwanese Cuisine
Dr.Jim Yu
Associate Dean of the Asian Culinary and Art Institute
Chair of the Department of World Languages, Wolfson Campus, Miami Dade College
Dr. Danniel Yang
Dean of the Asian Culinary & Art Institute
Weiping Jiang（姜维萍）
Has worked in several high-end restaurants
Christine Yu
Secretary General of the Chinese Food and Beverage Industry Association
Secretary General of the US-China Culinary Industry Association
President of the Michigan Chapter
Fan Wu
Partner at Peter Chang Restaurant
Fang zhang
Senior Auditor at KPMG U.S.
Cultural Exchange Ambassador
Hongju Liu
Sichuan Cuisine Chef
Has worked in several renowned restaurants
David Yam
Veteran restaurateur
Peter Au
Vice President of the United Chinese Americans Association, New York Chapter
Board Member of the Northeastern Division, American Association of Insurance and Financial Professionals
President of the Long Island Chinese Association
Nai Wang
Founder of a Digital Publishing Company
Experienced Speaker and Thought Leader
Kevin Wei
Senior Overseas Investment Manager
Dai Quan Zeng
National First-Class Certified Sichuan Cuisine Chef
Sichuan Cuisine Master for State Banquets
Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Sichuan Culinary Arts
Peikai Hou
Founder of HGS Huaguoshan
Hannah Lin
Founder of HGS Huaguoshan
Ming Tsai
Owner of ChowStirs Chinese Restaurant
Tom Liu
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Yammii
Ming Yuan wang
Sichuan Cuisine Chef
Enthusiast of Gourmet Food and Fine Wine
James Qiao
Sales Director of Smart Stir-Fry Cooking Robots
Zachary Sun
Recipient of the National Merit Scholarship
Active Participant in the Feeding America’s Hungry Children (FMSC) Program
Mary Ann Ty
Co-owner of Jamba at Las Vegas Airport
Yongdi Qiu
Served as the Head Chef at “Chuan Pu” in Flushing, New York.
With 28 years of culinary experience
Join ACA
Welcome to the American Asian Chefs Alliance (ACA), the first Asian chefs organization in North America officially recognized by the American Culinary Federation (ACF).
By becoming a member, you will gain professional certification, global networking opportunities, career development resources, and play a vital role in bringing Asian cuisine into the high-end dining market across North America.
