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**Hong Kong Cultural Icon Cai Lan Passes Away at 83**

**Hong Kong –** Renowned writer, food critic, filmmaker, and television personality Cai Lan, often referred to as one of Hong Kong’s “Four Literary Giants” alongside Jin Yong, Ni Kuang, and Huang Zhan, has passed away at the age of 83. Cai Lan died on June 25, 2025, according to a Weibo post made by Cai Lan on June 27, surrounded by family and friends in Hong Kong.

Born in Singapore on August 18, 1941, with ancestral roots in Chaozhou, Guangdong, Cai Lan later made Hong Kong his home. He was a prolific figure in Chinese culture, celebrated for his diverse talents and particularly his passion for food. He was affectionately known as “God of Food”.

Cai Lan hosted popular food programs like “Cai Lan Tan Shi Jie” and “Cai Lan Tan Ming Cai,” and served as a consultant for acclaimed food documentaries such as “A Bite of China” and “Flavorful Origins.” His influence extended into the restaurant industry. In 2017, he partnered with Gan Tang Ming Shan Group, parent company of restaurants like “Tanyu” and “Sajiao,” to launch “Cai Lan Dim Sum.” The first restaurant opened in Shenzhen in 2018, specializing in Hong Kong-style dim sum.

Currently, there are 100 “Cai Lan Dim Sum” restaurants operating across China, primarily located in first-tier and new first-tier cities, with an average customer spend of 88 yuan. The brand’s official website has been changed to black and white as a mark of respect.

Cai Lan’s business ventures also include a registered mainland Chinese catering company, Shenzhen Gan Tang Ming Shan Enterprise Management Group Co., Ltd., established in December 2021 with a registered capital of over 290 million yuan. Wang Xigang serves as the legal representative and chairman of the company.

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