New Chef Takes Guests on an Authentic Southeast Asian Culinary Journey

Fuzhou, 27 May 2025 – To further enhance the guest dining experience, Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou has appointed Mr Cheng Ziqiang as Chef de Cuisine of Asian Dining. He will lead the upgrade and innovation of the K Coffee menu, marking an important step in developing a more diverse international dining offering.

Chef Cheng places particular emphasis on balancing the natural flavours of ingredients with the complexity of spices. His team has introduced more than 20 Southeast Asian spices, including lemongrass, galangal and pandan leaves, and uses authentic cooking techniques to recreate the region’s traditional flavours. In anticipation of the summer dining season, K Coffee will launch a ‘Southeast Asian Parade’ themed buffet, where diners can experience the tropical flavours of a Southeast Asian street night market.

Mr Cheng brings over two decades of experience in Southeast Asian cuisine and has held positions at a number of internationally renowned five-star hotels. Following his appointment, he will draw on his cross-cultural culinary background to introduce a wide range of innovations, including a menu featuring dozens of classic Southeast Asian dishes and a comprehensive upgrade of the overall menu structure.

 As Fuzhou continues to grow as an emerging tourist destination, the local dining scene is becoming increasingly open to exotic cuisines. Southeast Asian food is very popular among local people’, said Ms Maggie Wang, General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou. ‘I believe guests will enjoy an authentic and flavourful journey through Southeast Asian cuisine with Chef Cheng. There is no need to travel aboard – these vibrant flavours are now available right here at K Coffee.’

 

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About Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou: Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou is part of a mixed-use complex with offices and a shopping village. The hotel features 327 rooms and suites, five outstanding dining venues, 3,700 sq m of indoor meeting space and outdoor gardens, as well as a state-of-the-art Kempinski Health Club and The Spa. Guests are invited to explore a destination that uniquely blends European flair with Fujian culture.

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 78 hotels and residences in 32 countries and currently has more than 31 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. 

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Media contact: Jessie Lin

Director of Marketing Communications

Kempinski Hotel Fuzhou

1, Hengyu Road · Jinan District · Fuzhou 350000 · China                       
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