The Authentic Flavors of Chinese Cuisine

The Chef

Chef Sam Pang’s passion for cooking began in the markets of his childhood, he pursued his passion from a young age, starting at the very bottom of the kitchen and building a strong foundation through dedication, discipline, and respect for authentic Chinese cuisine.

Over the past 36 years, Chef Sam has built an international career with Pan Pacific, Raffles Singapore, Star Cruises, InterContinental Qingdao, and Hakkasan. He led culinary operations during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Qingdao before overseeing three Hakkasan pre-opening projects across the Middle East. These experiences refined his culinary style while earning industry recognition, including Best Chinese Restaurant awards from What’s On, Time Out, and BBC Good Food.

“We aim to surprise and delight guests with the unique flavors of our refined Chinese-inspired cuisine. We create flavor profiles that are reminiscent of traditional techniques, but take them to a brand new level to excite our guests' palates.”

Sam Pang , Executive Chef

Today at Breeze, Chef Sam combines decades of experience with a simple philosophy: to celebrate timeless Chinese classics with refined technique and exceptional ingredients. Every dish is crafted to preserve the authentic flavors and comforting traditions of Chinese cuisine while delivering a memorable dining experience.

The Chef

Born in Guangzhou, Southern China, Chef He Shui Zhen discovered her passion for cooking at an early age while preparing meals for her family. Inspired by the rich dim sum traditions of her hometown, she began her professional career young, developing the precision, speed, and craftsmanship that have become the hallmarks of her work. Over the years, she mastered both Southern and Northern Chinese dim sum traditions, giving her a rare depth of expertise.

Throughout her 30-year career, Chef Shui Zhen has worked at renowned five-star hotels, including Hyatt Beijing and Guangzhou Oriental Hotel, before joining the opening team at Hakkasan in Dubai. She established the restaurant’s dim sum program from the ground up, creating menus, training the team, and maintaining the brand’s exacting standards. She later led another successful opening as Head Dim Sum Chef at Hakkasan, The St. Regis Doha, where she oversaw the dim sum kitchen and mentored a new culinary team.

With more than three decades of experience across Mainland China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, Chef Shui Zhen brings exceptional skill, authenticity, and dedication to every dish she creates.