About the concept
The Happy Crane is a Chinese pop-up that showcases creative Chinese small plates inspired by seasonal Californian produce. We serve an exciting eight course tasting menu on rotation as well as a choice of delicious Asian-focused cocktails.
James Yeun leong Parry
James’ most vivid childhood memories were cooked up in a little kitchen in Hong Kong, where he would watch his “porpor” attending to her stove. Having travelled extensively across China exploring regional cuisines, James returned to Hong Kong to embark on his journey as a chef. He worked in Michelin-starred kitchens Bo Innovation and Tenku RyuGin – as well as Nihonryori RyuGin in Tokyo, before an opportunity to join the team at Corey Lee’s three-Michelin-star restaurant Benu saw James move to the Bay Area. In 2018, James became Chef de Cuisine at Palette Tea House, a dim sum-focused modern Chinese restaurant. Seizing this opportunity to reconnect with the dishes of his childhood, James strengthened his passion for Chinese food and honed his dim sum craft.
The Happy Crane is a reflection of James’ unique understanding of and relationship with Chinese and Asian food.
