Kanton Restaurant

Kanton Restaurant in Capriate San Gervasio offers a distinctive dining experience by merging ancient Chinese culinary traditions with modern cooking techniques. Founded by the Zhu family, who bring expertise from China and Italy, it reflects a commitment to health, wellbeing, and innovative gastronomy. Chef Haojia Zhu’s philosophy, "La cuCina che non ti aspetti," challenges conventional Chinese cuisine through avant-garde methods including cold smoking, vacuum marination, and steam cooking. The kitchen prioritizes rare, traceably sourced ingredients such as Chinese abalone, Pacific sea cucumber, and taro. Seasonal menus combine signature dishes with fresh imports from East Asia and Italy, creating a balance of nourishment and taste. The restaurant’s atmosphere, designed by architect Davide Vizzini, evokes the energy of authentic China through ceramics, wood, and lighting, while an open kitchen invites guests to observe traditional preparation techniques firsthand. Kanton’s modern Chinese cuisine highlights regional styles enhanced by contemporary culinary artistry. Notable specialties include taro roll in sesame crust, dehydrated duck bung with Sichuan pepper, lobster salad with red and green vegetables, and sweet and sour sea bass hedgehog. This Michelin Bib Gourmand dining spot excels in delivering a sensorial and authentic fusion of heritage and innovation.