Weng Yongjun is a Chinese chef, entrepreneur, and founder of the Yong Fu Restaurant Group, renowned for elevating Ningbo cuisine on the global dining stage. A registered culinary master and senior chef, he has built a career spanning over three decades in the food and hospitality industry. In 2011, he opened the first Yong Fu restaurant in Shanghai with the vision of presenting authentic Ningbo flavours through refined techniques and premium ingredients. 

His culinary philosophy is rooted in preserving regional identity while adapting traditional Chinese cuisine for contemporary fine dining. Under his leadership, the Yong Fu brand has expanded into a leading restaurant group across China, establishing itself as a reference for modern regional Chinese gastronomy. The restaurants have received significant critical acclaim 

and industry recognition for their consistency, quality, and innovative approach to heritage cuisine. Weng Yongjun is widely respected for his commitment to showcasing Chinese regional cooking on a global level, combining tradition with innovation and a strong emphasis on ingredient integrity, precision, and cultural storytelling.