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Huayuan

Name: Huayuan
Address: Holligenstrasse 70, Tianjin, CN
Telephone: +41 31 381 37 89

A decade old Bern eatery refines ancestral Chinese recipes with precise techniques, seasonal spices, and a shaded bamboo terrace.

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Huayuan Restaurant Bern: Generational Chinese Cuisine Since 2012

Kitchen and Generational Recipes

Huayuan has been serving refined Chinese cuisine in Bern since 2012. The kitchen dedicates itself to polishing recipes that have survived across generations, merging classical techniques with contemporary plating. You will find whole Silver Hill ducks prepared strictly according to ancestral methods for their signature Beijing roast. This commitment to precise ingredient sourcing and time honored procedures defines every plate that leaves the pass.

Signature Preparations

The menu balances fiery Sichuan heat with delicate northern Chinese cooking traditions. Diners frequently return for the Zhizi Kaorou, a sizzling BBQ lamb dressed with cumin, sesame seeds, peanuts, and fresh scallions. The kitchen also prepares West Lake Vinegar Fish to exacting standards, though the chef requests a forty minute advance notice for this crispy sea bass dish. A recent Gault&Millau evaluation praised these robust flavors alongside a sweet sour cranberry glazed duck and silky Tang Yuan rice balls.

Dining Spaces and Terrace

Former neighborhood gatherings have evolved into a dedicated dining address featuring far eastern decorated halls. Guests can reserve tables near the windows or step outside onto a well shaded bamboo terrace during warmer months. First time visitors often consult the Huayuan Selection list to navigate the extensive catalog of braised meats and vegetable preparations. The layout encourages quiet conversation while the kitchen handles complex spice blends and broth reductions behind closed doors.

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