Restaurateur of the Year

Yenn Wong, JIA Group

The last three years have been crushing for the Hong Kong F&B industry, but the resilience and determination shown by

Yenn Wong of JIA Group can be seen as a beacon of hope for restaurants. Impacted by the devastating toll of the pandemic early on, Wong made quick, smart decisions to pivot the business with JIA Everywhere, a successful takeaway and delivery division, and launching the wildly successful Between Coffee brand. She didn’t decelerate either, utilising the power of JIA Group to support several of the city’s most talented chefs to help them launch their own restaurants, which they co-own. These include three of the most exciting venues to open in recent years, including Mono by Ricardo Chaneton, Ando by Agustin Balbi, and Estro by

Antimo Maria—each distinct and bringing something entirely new to the table. Despite the real challenges that have threatened to dim the light of Hong Kong’s dining scene, Wong has shown what is possible—and that her gamble has paid off.