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Yang Sing is a phonetic translation of the nickname of the city of Guangzhou in Southern China (formerly known as Canton) – 'the City of Goats'.

Legend has it that five celestial gods flew down from heaven on the backs of five celestial goats to bless the city. When the deed was done, they returned to their palace leaving the goats behind. A sculpture of the five goats can be found in the city.

The Yeung family were all born in Guangzhou, moved to Hong Kong and then migrated to UK. Mr Tim Kwan Yeung was a renowned dim sum chef amongst the Chinese communities and Harry's acclaim has extended even further.

The Yang Sing story unfolded in 1977. The rest, as they say, is history...

The Yang Sing was founded in November 1977 by two generations of the Yeung family and based in George Street, Manchester. 1983 - first ever 'ethnic' restaurant to be awarded a Pestle & Mortar (the highest accolade accorded by the Good Food Guide, which effectively declared that the Yang Sing serves the best food in the UK.) We have continued to be courted by the media throughout our history and are proud to be instrumental in the rising standards of Cantonese cuisine in this country.

1985 – Moved from George Street to Princess Street.

October 1997 - Yang Sing devastated by a fire. We had 6,000 Christmas bookings to honour and no building! With true indomitable Manchester spirit we moved lock, stock and wok to the G-Mex! Definitely Christmas with a difference! Thereafter, we had a temporary home in Charlotte Street.

1998 – Cathay Dim Sum and Orient Xpression opened at the Trafford Centre.

In 1999 we were delighted to return home to 34 Princess Street, newly designed, improved conference and banqueting facilities and a totally refurbished restaurant.

In 2002, we celebrated our Silver Jubilee in style! Here is to the next 25 years!

2005 - Yang Sing opened Lotus Bar & Dim Sum in King Street – buzzy, chic and people watching!

January 2006 – refurbishment of restaurant to modern 1930's Shanghai style.

On the 8th of July 2008, the Yang Sing opened its latest big venture – the Yang Sing Oriental – a stylish 48 room luxury hotel inspired by the cultures of Japan, China, Thailand, India and beyond fused-together in a Grade II listed building situated  right next door to the restaurant on Princess Street.

To visit the hotel website click here