Junzi Investment

Junzi Kitchen operates fast-casual restaurants specializing in customizable, vegetable-forward homestyle Chinese food, including rice bowls, noodles, and salads, based in New York, New York. The chain reimagines traditional Chinese takeout by focusing on authentic, non-fried dishes, catering to urban areas and university communities with healthy, affordable options accommodating vegan, gluten-free, and keto diets. Junzi Kitchen has raised a total of $17.66 million in funding, including an early $5 million round led by LDR Ventures, and operates five physical locations alongside several delivery-only ghost kitchens. Other investors include DOM Capital Group, Gregory Ho, and Chip Wade, President of Union Square Hospitality Group. The company was founded in 2013 by Yong Zhao. Its business model centers on owns and operates physical restaurant locations, delivery-only ghost kitchens, and plans to acquire and refurbish independent Chinese takeout spots, funded through venture investments and loans.