Yong Zhao

Position title: CEO of Nice Day Chinese and Junzi Kitchen, co-president of China Institute Next Gen with Serica (CINGS) and president of Asian American Hospitality Alliance (AAHA)

Email: y@junzi.us

While pursuing his Ph.D. in Environmental Science at Yale, Yong co-founded Junzi Kitchen in 2015, an award-winning Chinese fast-casual concept in New Haven and New York. During Covid pandemic, Yong also co-founded Nice Day Chinese, focusing on acquiring and renovating traditional small neighborhoods Chinese restaurants. Besides his role in developing two fast growing brands, he also serves as the co-president of China Institute Next Gen with Serica (CINGS) and president of Asian American Hospitality Alliance (AAHA).