Focus on House of Yang — Dishes, Stories & Shared Vision

When Shaun, the owner of House of Yang, first visited The Factory, I immediately knew his vision resonated with ours. He wasn’t just talking about food — he was talking about culture. He spoke about thrifting old China dishes for sustainability, reviving Chinese family favorites, and presenting them with modern artistry.

Then he said something that stuck with me:

“I want the menu to feel like a magazine — something you can browse, read, and experience.”

That’s when it clicked. This wasn’t just a restaurant. It was a gallery of flavors.

Restaurant That Thinks Like an Artist

At House of Yang, food isn’t simply plated — it’s curated. Shaun designed the space like a living journal of culture and memory.

Look up, and you’ll see old Chinese newspapers lining the ceiling, each one a fragment of history reimagined as design. On one wall, a hand-painted mural of a Lucky Cat greets guests — created by a local Cagayan de Oro artist, a nod to both good fortune and community collaboration.

Every detail feels intentional, from the vintage ceramic plates to the warm, low light that makes each meal feel intimate. It’s modern yet nostalgic — a restaurant that honors heritage while embracing reinvention.

Where Food Meets Culture

House of Yang isn’t just a place to eat; it’s an experience. Shaun regularly hosts vinyl listening parties, where analog sound fills the room with the same texture and warmth you taste in the food.

He also opens his doors to drag soirées and local art events, transforming the restaurant into a creative hub where performance, identity, and artistry coexist. It’s a space where Cagayan de Oro’s culture feels alive — inclusive, expressive, and constantly evolving.

The Factory Collaboration

When Shaun invited The Factory to shoot the House of Yang menu, we knew it needed to look like more than a catalog of dishes — it had to feel editorial. The goal was to translate his vision into imagery: artful compositions, rich color tones, and thoughtful lighting that elevated each dish into a visual story.

Every plate was arranged with magazine-level precision — steam rising from dumplings, sheen on glazes, textures on porcelain. The resulting images became the restaurant’s visual language: contemporary, tasteful, and deeply personal.

And yes — after the shoot, we tasted everything. It was one of those rare projects where the creative and the sensory blended perfectly.