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Chris Zhu
Nono's
Chris Zhu spent seven years as a surgeon before training at Le Cordon Bleu Shanghai. Then made his mark as head chef at Bird and Bitter, and after took the helm at BLAZ in October 2020, shaping it into one of Shanghai’s most beloved bistros with a concise, globally influenced menu stamped with quiet precision.
After leaving the restaurant industry, Chris turned to local ingredient research. In November 2025, launched Nono’s, an Italian‑Chinese restaurant that bridges the two traditions Chris knows best—continuing an evolution from surgeon to chef to culinary explorer.
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