Eva Chin

Chef Eva Chin is an award-winning culinary visionary known for her innovative approach to Asian cuisine, showcased through her work as Culinary Director for Hong Shing Restaurant Group, where she oversees the acclaimed Yan Dining Room. In 2025, Toronto Life ranked Yan number 2 on their Best New Restaurants list. With experience at renowned establishments such as Kōjin by Momofuku, Boulevard Kitchen and Oyster Bar, and acclaimed pop-up The Lazy Dog in Hong Kong, she has earned recognition in Canada’s Top 100 Best Restaurants and was named one of Toronto Life‘s 2024 Rising Stars. Born into a family of different Asian cultures, grew up immersed in the lush bounty of the Hawaiian islands that Mother Nature has to offer. She learned early on that food is the connection between people and the land. After college, Eva went on to travel and cooked at renowned restaurants around the world, from Japan to London — finally making her way back home to Hong Kong and China in 2013 to hone her skills and tap into her heritage. Upon moving back to North America, Eva went on to work short stints in Portland and San Francisco, before settling in Vancouver to take over Royal Dinette and win best Pacific Northwest restaurant with her terroir-focused, farm-to-table cuisine. Eva also oversees her brand, The Soy Luck Club — telling life stories through her food. The Soy Luck Club is Chef Eva’s love letter to Chinese cuisine, weaving through stories that connect our community and culture. Out of profound respect for its diverse flavors and ingredients and inspired by the nostalgia of our food memories and the thrill of our travels. The Soy Luck Club was chosen as one of the top ten pop- ups in the country by enRoute magazine. Chef Eva is an avid voice for the community and is doing great work with leading brands and commodities in Canada and internationally.