Chef
Xiong "Tiger" Tang
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Orlando, Florida, United States
i. Biography
The Path
Sichuan Culinary School in China gives Xiong "Tiger" Tang a formal base in Sichuan cuisine, and that training shows up in the way the kitchen at Taste of Chengdu is run. Since 2018, Tang has held the chef role there in Orlando, carrying that regional grounding into daily service.
The Work Today
The work reads as a direct line from school to plate: Sichuan technique, regional flavor memory, and a menu built around dishes that hold to that source. At Taste of Chengdu, Tang’s approach keeps the restaurant tied to the tastes he came up through while making them legible in Central Florida.
Signature
Xiong's signature dishes include Mapo Tofu, Sichuan Cold Noodles, White Fish in Green Pepper Broth, Pickled Fish Soup, and Husband & Wife Lung Slices.
Acclaim
The MICHELIN Guide recognized Taste of Chengdu in Orlando with a Bib Gourmand in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. The recognition tracks the restaurant’s sustained place in Orlando while keeping the focus on the regional food identity that shaped it from the start.
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Xiong
What is Xiong "Tiger" Tang's current role?
As of 2026, Xiong "Tiger" Tang is Chef at Taste of Chengdu.
Where did Xiong "Tiger" Tang train or study?
Xiong "Tiger" Tang trained at Sichuan Culinary School in China.
What recognition has Xiong "Tiger" Tang received?
MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand (2023).
