Stefan Stiller

Yong Fu

Born to Dutch parents in Germany, Chef Christiaan Stoop began his career under Chef Bobby Bräuer in Munich. He traveled extensively, immersing himself in culinary traditions across Barcelona, Bray, New Delhi, Dubai, Paris, and Shanghai.

He joined Taian Table in June 2022, working alongside founder Stefan Stiller. Since taking the helm as Executive Chef, he has led the kitchen team at both the Shanghai and Guangzhou locations, maintaining their Michelin star ratings with consistency and creative rigor.

Fu He Hui: a singular experience. Chef Tony Lu elevates vegetarian cuisine into high art—technical, Zen‑like, and absolutely unmatched. The pinnacle of modern Chinese culinary artistry

I truly appreciate the effort invested in fundamentals. Madre offers a sophisticated, Mediterranean‑inspired start in a setting that is effortlessly chic. Their focus on high‑quality, vibrant ingredients makes it my preferred sanctuary before the city’s fast‑paced day begins

At Wei Xiang Zhai, the majiang mian (sesame noodles) are iconic—rich, nutty, and unapologetically bold. The experience is quintessential Shanghai: hectic, crowded, and entirely focused on the honesty of the bowl

Cellar to Table (CTT), run by my friend Philippe, is exactly what a wine destination should be. Located in a heritage villa, it offers an elite French selection at very fair prices—perfectly bridging the gap between a world‑class cellar and a relaxed neighborhood hangout

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