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About Chef Huimin "Minty" Zhu
Huimin 'Minty' Zhu is a Chinese-American chef and co-owner, alongside her husband Alex Falco, of vegan-Asian fusion restaurants. She specializes in vegan Chinese cuisine, particularly dim sum, drawing from a family heritage of dim sum chefs in China.
Chef Timeline
Born into a culinary family
Her grandfather and uncle are dim sum chefs in China, influencing her culinary path.
2023
Co-owner and chef at Minty Z
Minty Z
Opened Minty Z in Coconut Grove, specializing in vegan-Asian fusion and dim sum, with her husband Alex Falco.
2026
Chef at Men & Beasts
Men & Beasts
Working as a chef at Men & Beasts, a vegan Chinese restaurant in Echo Park, Los Angeles, alongside Alex Falco.
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Huimin 'Minty' Zhu is a Chinese-American chef and co-owner, alongside her husband Alex Falco, of vegan-Asian fusion restaurants. She specializes in vegan Chinese cuisine, particularly dim sum, drawing from a family heritage of dim sum chefs in China.
Cuisine Highlights
Vegan-Asian fusionVegan dim sumVegan Chinese food
News
- A recent dining report from Eater LA (published in August 2026) highlights Men & Beasts, the vegan Chinese restaurant in Echo Park, featuring chefs Minty Zhu and Alex Falco.
Restaurants by chef
Minty Z, Men & Beasts
Iconic dishes
Sweet and sour coated mushrooms
Additional Details
Minty Zhu's grandfather and uncle are dim sum chefs in China, indicating a deep-rooted culinary background. She co-owns and operates restaurants with her husband, Alex Falco.
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