Owner, Chef Harry Yeung MBE

Career : Runs the famous Yang Sing restaurant in Manchester with brother Gerry (OBE), opened by his father, Tim Kwan Yeung in 1977. It may not be in its original plot after a fire gutted the premises back in 1997 but has lost none of its original quality and charm. In 1999 we were delighted to return home to 34 Princess Street, newly designed, improved conference and banqueting facilities and a totally refurbished restaurant. Award winning Chef, Harry Yeung, began his culinary apprenticeship in the kitchens of Hong Kong, aged 13, under the watchful eye of his father. After gaining experience in London and other UK restaurants, Harry returned to the family business to become Head Chef at the Yang Sing. 1998 – Cathay Dim Sum and Orient Xpression opened at the Trafford Centre. 2005 - Yang Sing opened Lotus Bar & Dim Sum in King Street – buzzy, chic and people watching! The property of the late great George Best is now the home of Harry Yeung, co-owner of the world famous Yang Sing restaurant in Manchester city centre. Awards : 1983 was awarded the Good Food Guide's highest accolade, the Pestle and Mortar, becoming the first Cantonese restaurant ever to do so. October 2006 – winner of Moving Manchester 5 Award at Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards 2006 AA Rosette Awards – 2004, 2005. Yang Sing won best Oriental Restaurant in Hi-Life Awards 2005 Decanter Magazine Restaurant of the month September 2005 Cathay Dim Sum won 'Best Training' in Manchester Food and Drink Festival 2005. Lotus Bar & Dim Sum nominated for 'Best Newcomer Award' in Cheshire Life Awards 2005. Lotus Bar & Dim Sum nominated for 'Best Newcomer Award' in Manchester Food & Drink Festival 2005. Harry Yeung received an MBE in 2004 New Year's Honours list Gerry Yeung received an OBE in 2003 Birthday Honours list Gerry and Harry both received 4 certificates of honour from City of San Francisco in 2002 Manchester Chamber Member Company of the Year 2001 Manchester Chamber Shamrock Awards – Business Improvement of the Year Award 2001 Best Restaurant in Galaxy 102 Lifestyle Awards 2000 Observer Best Oriental Restaurant 2000 City Life Restaurant of the Year Award 2000 Manchester Food & Drink Festival Outstanding Achievement Award 1999 & 2000 The brothers in the early days Harry with daughter Bonnie on her 21st birthday