The Team Behind Wan Li
Meet the passionate team behind Wan Li Chinese Restaurant in Johor Bahru. From the culinary expertise behind our Cantonese creations and handcrafted dim sum to the attentive service that brings every dining experience together, discover the people who shape the Wan Li experience.
Chef Tee Jerri
From Tradition to the Next Generation
Chef Tee Jerri
With 26 years of culinary experience, Chef Jerri Tee has spent 13 years at Wan Li Chinese Restaurant, leading the kitchen with a passion for Cantonese culinary traditions and nurturing the next generation of chefs.
Inspired by seasonality, cultural diversity and the simple pleasures of family dining, Chef Jerri brings both classic techniques and modern local influences to the Wan Li menu. His signature favorites include Poon Choy, Yee Sang and Wan Li’s Traditional Peking Duck.
For Chef Jerri, great Chinese dining is more than what is on the plate. It is about creating a sense of home, bringing back childhood memories and celebrating the moments that bring families together.
Chef Choo Shi Yan
The Art of Dim Sum, One Piece at a Time
Chef Choo Shi Yan
With 12 years of culinary experience, Choo Shi Yan brings precision, patience and respect for traditional Chinese techniques to the dim sum kitchen at Wan Li Chinese Restaurant.
Specializing in Dim Sum product development and improvement, Choo believes great dim sum is a balance of flavor, texture, presentation and consistency. From delicate Har Gow and Siew Mai to the beloved Custard Bun, every creation reflects the skill and dedication behind Wan Li's Chinese cuisine.
For Choo, dim sum is a craft that cannot be rushed. It is perfected through patience, precision and attention to detail.