Yee Lam Yu, Cook, Palace Hotel
For over 25 years, Yee Lam Yu has made it his mission to share his culture, tradition and talents with his peers, supervisors and guests at the palace Hotel. He designs lavish, authentic Chinese banquets and produces every item himself. His masterpieces of intricate fruit and vegetable carvings are spectacular. Diligent and reliable, he is also zealous about the quality of his work. He takes great pride in single-handedly producing all the cold items for the famous Garden Court Sunday Brunch. A gentle man of quiet humility who brings time-honored values of hard work and integrity to his artistry and craft, Yee Lam is also a champion of good-will. He’s viewed by staff and guests alike as a “Palace treasure,” a living symbol of the Hotel’s history and presence in San Francisco.