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Yunze (Zee) Zheng
Fabula and Alea
Chef Yunze Zheng trained at The Culinary Institute of America, earning a Bachelor’s in Culinary Science. During his studies, he worked at Michelin‑starred kitchens in New York: Le Bernardin (three stars) and Dovetail (one star).
After returning to Shanghai, he joined three‑Michelin‑starred Taian Table, rising to Sous Chef. In 2022, he co‑founded Fabula, a contemporary European fine‑dining restaurant, and Alea, a casual natural wine spot. That year, he was named among the Top 10 in China for the S. Pellegrino Young Chef competition.
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