WUJI Organic Chinese Restaurant Opens Rye Location for Lunch and Begins Delivery into Larchmont from their Scarsdale Location

WUJI Restaurant made its mark on the local dining scene with its first establishment in Scarsdale, NY earlier this fall and broadened their reach with a second location in Rye this past December. It seems their innovative restaurant concept introducing real, organic Chinese food prepared by true Southeast Asia trained chefs was what consumers craved - a fresh approach to this often misinterpreted cuisine. Starting February 1, Rye opened its doors for lunch and its Scarsdale location began delivery into Larchmont.

WUJI is a his hybrid of a Chinese noodle house meets dim sum restaurant meets tapas bar. The menu incorporates only fresh, locally sourced meat and produce into authentic recipes and uses traditional and modern preparations, which sets the tone for the underlining culture of the dining experience. Organic chicken, pasture raised pork, grass fed beef, wild caught fish, cage-free chicken eggs, and organic vegetables are the central ingredients. The food is as pure and natural as it can get, ensuring no MSG hangover post-meal.

The word WUJI signifies “singularity of the universe”, with each restaurant’s décor as an ode to the name with one-of-a-kind Chinese Buddha statue prints lining the walls, photographed exclusively for MAAC Hospitality Group at an artifacts studio in Hollywood. Each statue was transported from its original destination to the studio to be shot, no small feat with one weighing nearly 3,000 pounds. Each WUJI establishment will have its own energetic pulse driven by similar, yet varied Chinese décor specifically designed to capture the attention of each town’s unique vibe.

WUJI Restaurant, a product of MAAC Hospitality Group, is co-owned by Jody Pennette, founder and creative mind behind cb5 Hospitality Consulting, and Moodi Zahid, a business partner and friend for more than 30 years. Moodi owns an International Travel Agency and their trips around the world have inspired them to collaborate on this exciting project. Cb5 recently developed 18 restaurants in Southeast Asia fueling the passion for great Chinese flavors and identifying technique that can be scaled for their US expansion. The culinary master behind the menu is Chef Guang Zanghou who is teaming up with Lin Chen, Vice President of Food & Beverage for MAAC Hospitality Group.

Chinese menu favorites available at all WUJI locations include; vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili dipping sauce; organic Heritage pork spare ribs with honey-plum glaze; lo mein noodles stir-fried with vegetables and sesame ginger sauce; tangerine beef with Shanghai bok choy; Cantonese roast chicken with crispy garlic and shallots; and spicy fried rice topped with a soft egg. The beverage program focuses on appropriate flavor profiles that pair well with the food. Asian beer selections, cold sake, and a well-crafted wine list are offered, in addition to a fun and creative selection of re-batched “tiki” cocktails that are prepared with top shelf spirits and fresh squeezed juices. Organic house made soda, herbal infusion ice tea service, and blossoming flower hot tea round out the beverage offerings.

In keeping with an American Chinese tradition, WUJI will do a strong take-out business, in addition to delivery, while re-inventing the manner by which it is executed – fresh, hot, via insulated carrier cases and custom designed bikes. WUJI locations open at 5pm each day and accept reservations. For more information and to stay up-to-date with openings visit www.wujirestaurant.com.

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SCARSDALE: 2 Chase Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583

RYE: 26 Purchase Street, Rye, NY 10580

GREENWICH: 68 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830 – Opening March 2016

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