Chinese Palace Group
About Company
CPG began in 1980 with the opening of Chinese Palace Restaurant, the first Chinese restaurant in Dubai. Founded as a family business, the group came under the leadership of Simon Han in 2010. Since then, CPG has grown from a single restaurant into a group with seven unique brands and nearly 50 outlets across the UAE.
Our brands include quick-service favorites like Chinese Palace, Panda Chinese, Umami (Japanese), and Koryo (Korean BBQ), all located in prime malls. In 2021, we introduced Tiger Sugar, the popular Taiwanese bubble tea, and reimagined the classic Chinese Palace Restaurant into Han Shi Fu, a modern Asian gastro pub.
CPG is dedicated to high-quality cuisine and exceptional service, shaping Dubai’s culinary scene and continuing to innovate under Simon Han and our team of talented chefs.
Our Core Values
People-Centric Approach
We place our staff, customers, and partners at the heart of our business, ensuring care and respect for everyone.
Uncompromising Quality
Every dish is carefully crafted, and every team member is rigorously trained to maintain the highest standards of service and food quality.
Integrity and Longevity
We operate with honesty and a long-term vision, earning trust and striving to be a lasting leader in the industry.
Gratitude and Community Connection
We value the role of food in bringing people together and creating positive community impact.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Simon Han – Owner & CEO
Leading CPG since 2010
Expanded from a single restaurant into a multi-brand group
Introduced Din Tai Fung, Colowide, and GyuKaku to the Middle East
Education: BSc, Le Cordon Bleu; MBA, Pepperdine University
Lay Chang – COO
With CPG since 2017
Oversees expansion, store openings, and landlord relations
Launched Chateraise in the UAE
Education: Master’s, Middlebury College of International Studies
Andy Liu – Group Executive Chef
18 years of culinary experience
Leading the creation of CPG’s culinary concepts, including Han Shi Fu
Former Director at Taiwan’s largest culinary institute
Allen Tang – General Manager
17 years in Four Seasons Hotels (Dubai, Istanbul, Kuwait)
Expertise in hotel operations and international openings
Education: Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
Wenli Ke – Executive Director
9 years in UAE
Launched Chateraise PREMIUM YATSUDOKI and Yoku Moku in UAE
Education: PhD, Leiden University, Netherlands
Tina Wu – Head of Marketing
17 years of marketing experience, including luxury brands like Aesop and Fenty Beauty
Leads brand strategy and promotions across CPG
Education: Stern Business School, NYU
CPG continues to innovate, expand, and offer exciting career opportunities for passionate individuals in the F&B industry.
