Alan Yau (Chinese: ???; pinyin: Qiu Dé Wei; Cantonese Yale: Yau Tak Wai), OBE (born 11 November 1962) is a restaurateur who is best known for founding the Wagamama food chain in the United Kingdom. Of Hakka ethnicity, he was born in Sha Tau Kok, Ex-British Colony, Hong Kong and moved to King's Lynn, Norfolk in 1975 with his family.
Alan Yau started his career in 1992 founding Wagamama and was awarded an OBE in the 2006 New Year Honour's List for services to the restaurant industry. Following that, Alan founded numerous ventures in gastronomy such as Hakkasan (awarded Michelin Star in 2003), Yauatcha (awarded Michelin star in 2005) and Park Chinois. In 2016 Alan pivoted into the software world and founded Softchow: A taste aggregation platform. Alan stated that his goal for Softchow is to democratise taste and propagate it throughout the world via the softpower of food.
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Career Highlights
Wagamama
Founded in 1992 by Alan Yau, Wagamama is a ramen bar with over 135 stores globally. Alan Yau exited Wagamama in 1997.
Busaba Eathai
Founded in 1999 by Alan Yau, Busaba Eathai is a casual dining Thai restaurant. Alan Yau exited Busaba Eathai in 2008.
Hakkasan
Founded in 1999 by Alan Yau, Hakkasan was initially a fine dining chinese restaurant which later expanded to include nightlife entertainment. Hakkasan was awarded a Michelin Star in 2003 and Alan Yau exited Hakkasan in 2008. Hakkasan is valued at $1 bn as of 2018.
Yauatcha
Founded in 2004 by Alan Yau, Yauatcha is Dim Sum Restaurant & Patisserie Tea House. Yauatcha was awarded Michelin Star in 2005. Alan yau exited Yauatcha in 2008.
Princi UK
In collaboration with Rocco Princi, Alan founded Princi in 2008; an Italian Bakery in Soho. Alan sold his shares to Starbucks in 2016.
Babaji
Founded in 2014 by Alan Yau, Babaji is a Turkish Pide Concept.
Duck and Rice
Founded in 2015 by Alan Yau, Duck and Rice is Chinese pub with comfort food in Soho, London.
Park Chinois
Founded in 2015 by Alan yau, Park Chinois is a Chinese old school entertainment restaurant.
Softchow
Founded in 2017 by Alan Yau, Softchow is a taste aggregation platform with the goal of making every time someone eats a pleasurable experience.
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References
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