Portrait of Deng Huadong
i. Biography
The Climb
Deng Huadong’s early kitchen record runs through Chengdu and Shanghai: a small catering company in Chengdu Hotel’s Rong Paradise in Chengdu, Shanghai Sheraton in Shanghai, and Sichuan Court, Hilton Hotel, Shanghai (from 1988). The throughline is Sichuan work done across hotel and catering service, before the move to Deng G in 2007.
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Since 2007, Deng Huadong has been chef at Deng G in Shanghai.
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Deng Huadong’s named dishes point to a Sichuan register that moves from street-side staples to hotel cooking: Dan Dan Noodles, Kung Pao Prawns, Supreme cabbage consomme, and Camphor-smoked duck.
Recognition
His own shorthand for the cuisine is direct: "We have a saying in Sichuan: \"100 dishes, 100 flavours.\" With Sichuan’s 12 different core tastes, there’s an almost limitless amount of combinations."
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What is Deng Huadong's current role?
As of 2026, Deng Huadong is Head Chef.
Where did Deng Huadong work before?
Deng Huadong's earlier career included small catering company, Chengdu Hotel’s Rong Paradise, and Shanghai Sheraton.
What is Deng Huadong known for?
Traditional Sichuan cuisine.
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