#FOOD: CHATIME CANADA X YAN DINING ROOM COLLABORATION

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, Chatime and acclaimed chef Eva Chin of Yan Dining Room are coming together for Steeped in Craft: An Evening with Chef Eva Chin x Chatime — a one-night-only dining experience exploring tea beyond the cup.

Taking place on May 28, 2026 at Yan Dining Room, the intimate 26-seat tasting experience will feature a multi-course menu developed by Chef Eva Chin that incorporates Chatime’s teas throughout each dish, using tea as both an ingredient and storytelling device. From floral jasmine to smoky oolong and rich black teas, the evening will explore how tea can shape flavour, aroma, texture, and memory within contemporary Asian cuisine.

Known for redefining modern Chinese dining in Canada through her neo-Chinese tasting menus at Yan Dining Room, Chef Eva Chin will approach tea not simply as a beverage pairing, but as a culinary medium woven directly into the experience.

“Tea has always carried memory, ritual, and emotion for me,” says Chef Eva Chin, Executive Chef and Co-owner of Yan Dining Room. “This collaboration was an opportunity to explore tea in a more expansive way — not just as something you drink, but as something that can shape a dish, tell a story, and create unexpected depth and balance throughout a meal.”

For over 20 years, Chatime has played a defining role in shaping Canada’s bubble tea culture, introducing generations of Canadians to authentic tea traditions from Asia while continuing to innovate through flavour, technique, and customization. Steeped in Craft marks the brand’s entry into a new creative space — one rooted in culinary exploration, cultural storytelling, and the complexity that quality tea can bring to the table.

“At Chatime, tea has always been at the heart of everything we do,” says Trinh Tham , CEO, Chatime and Bake Code. “Partnering with Chef Eva Chin gave us the opportunity to showcase tea through a completely different lens — one that highlights its complexity, versatility, and cultural significance in a way that feels elevated, modern, and deeply intentional.”

Throughout the dinner, guests will be guided through eight courses with insights into the featured teas, their flavour profiles, and the culinary inspiration behind the menu.

Event Details

Event: Steeped in Craft: An Evening with Chef Eva Chin x Chatime

Date: May 28, 2026

Location: Yan Dining Room (private dining room inside Hong Shing Toronto)

Tickets: https://www.exploretock.com/hong-shing-toronto/experience/607743/yan-dining-room-x-chatime-canada-collaboration-dinner

Cost: $150 per person

Instagram: @chatimecanada | @yandiningroom

About Yan Dining Room

Founded by Chef Eva Chin and restaurateur Colin Li, Yan Dining Room is an evolving neo-Chinese tasting menu based in Toronto that explores Chinese cuisine through the lens of diaspora, storytelling, and seasonality. Hosted within the private dining room at Hong Shing, Yan offers intimate, multi-course experiences that blend heritage with contemporary technique. Since launching in late 2024, Yan Dining Room has received widespread national and local recognition, including being named to Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants list, ranking #2 on Toronto Life’s Best New Restaurants of 2025, and earning a spot on Post City’s Chef-Approved 50 Best Restaurants. Led by Chef Eva Chin—recognized as one of Toronto Life’s Most Influential People of 2025—Yan has become a platform for creative collaboration and an ongoing exploration of modern Chinese dining in Canada. For more information visit https://hongshing.com/yan or follow @YanDiningRoom on Instagram.

About Chatime

For over 20 years, Chatime has been Setting the Boba Bar — redefining what bubble tea can be through craft, authenticity, and fearless innovation. As one of the world’s leading bubble tea brands and a pioneer of Canada’s bubble tea culture, Chatime has grown from a single tea shop into a national brand with over 100 locations.

Rooted in authentic Asian tea traditions, every Chatime drink begins with premium tea leaves sourced from renowned regions across Asia and brewed with precision to unlock depth, aroma, and flavour. From signature milk teas and handcrafted toppings to fruit-forward refreshers and trend-driven seasonal creations, Chatime is known for its category-leading menu breadth, premium ingredients, and endless personalization — delivering a modern beverage experience grounded in authentic tea craftsmanship.

More than just a beverage brand, Chatime exists to bring Canadians the joy of authentic bubble tea while celebrating the flavours, stories, and spirit of Asian culture.