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Xin Rong Ji

Last updated October 12, 2026

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Overview

Xin Rong Ji (新荣记) is a Chinese restaurant chain and fine-dining group specializing in Taizhou-style seafood and Zhejiang cuisine. Founded in 1995 in Taizhou, Zhejiang, by Zhang Yong, the brand grew from a local seafood restaurant into a nationally recognized high-end dining group with locations in major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. The group operates multiple restaurant concepts, including the flagship Xin Rong Ji brand, which has earned numerous accolades including Michelin stars and Black Pearl Restaurant Guide honors. Its cuisine emphasizes fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients, and traditional Taizhou cooking techniques, often presented in an elegant, contemporary setting. The company remains privately held and is considered one of China's most influential fine-dining brands.

History

Xin Rong Ji was founded in 1995 by Zhang Yong in Taizhou, Zhejiang province, initially as a small seafood restaurant. Over the following decades, it expanded within Zhejiang and then to major cities across China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen. The brand gained prominence for its dedication to fresh, high-quality seafood and authentic Taizhou flavors. In the 2010s, Xin Rong Ji began receiving critical acclaim, earning Michelin stars for several of its locations, including its Shanghai and Beijing branches. It also became a regular feature in the Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, a prestigious Chinese dining guide. The group has since diversified with additional concepts such as Rong Xiao Guan and Rong Fu, while maintaining its flagship fine-dining brand. Despite its growth, the company remains privately owned and family-run.

  • 2019

    Beijing branch awarded Michelin star.

  • 2016

    Received first Michelin star for Shanghai location.

  • 2010

    Expanded to Shanghai, opening a flagship restaurant.

  • 1995

    Founded in Taizhou, Zhejiang by Zhang Yong.

Products and positioning

  • Taizhou seafood dishes

    Fresh seafood prepared with traditional Taizhou methods.

  • Zhejiang cuisine

    Regional dishes from Zhejiang province.

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