Alex Zhang
IrelandchefMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Alex Zhang is the head chef at Big Fan, a modern Chinese restaurant in Dublin that blends traditional Chinese cooking with Irish ingredients. He aims to redefine Chinese cuisine for local diners by offering innovative dishes that reflect seasonal influences.
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Alex Zhang co-owns a restaurant that fuses flavors from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong with Irish produce.
the restaurants to book for your next occasion – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-08-11
Ireland· 2026-08-11
Chef Alex Zhang brings traditional Chinese cooking techniques to the diningroom.
Great restaurants around Ireland for a casual bite – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-24
Ireland· 2025-11-24
Big Fan was founded with a strong commitment to exploring beyond traditional boundaries, says head chef Alex Zhang.
Chinese food in Dublin is at the top of its game – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-11-15
Ireland· 2025-11-15
