Brand

From Shenzhen To The World

Since its founding in Shenzhen in 2013, TANYU has remained true to its original mission — “to grill the perfect fish.”

From its very first store, TANYU set a new industry record with 16 table turnovers and RMB 180,000 in daily sales, leading the rise of China’s grilled fish trend.

Through systematic service design and continuous process innovation, we keep refining our customer experience and ensuring operational excellence.

As a phenomenon-level brand beloved by consumers, TANYU continues to innovate, explore new culinary frontiers, and steadily expand its footprint across the globe.

Total Registered Members
3000 W+
Annual Delivery Sales
500,000,000 +
Annual Grilled Fish Sold
1200 +
Brand Slogan
Love Grilled Fish? TANYU or Nothin’!
Brand Philosophy

The word “Tan” (探) means “to explore,” symbolizing our spirit of culinary curiosity — inviting every guest to explore the joy of grilled fish while embodying our constant pursuit of innovation in both products and service.

Quality Innovation

8-Minute Grilling Control

Every fish is grilled with precision — 8 minutes of perfectly controlled timing for the optimal texture and taste.

5-Sense Experience Framework

A full-dimensional dining experience across Sight, Smell, Taste, Texture, and Sound, elevating every sensory moment of enjoying grilled fish.

Product Portfolio

Signature Creation: Fresh Green Pepper Grilled Fish — industry-leading flavor benchmark.
Popular Variants: Fresh Green Pepper, Spicy Bean Curd, Spicy Blood Curd, Savory Sauce, Garlic, Pickled Vegetables — satisfying diverse taste preferences.

Founder

creator of the brands TANYU Grilled Fish, Chua Lam’s Dim Sum, and Chua Lam’s Pho.

Wang Lijia, Founder of GTMS Catering Holdings Group,

Social Roles & Recognitions

  • 2022 – Council Member, 6th Session of the China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA)
  • 2019 – Listed in BEST 50 China Culinary Figures of the Year
  • 2019 – Top 10 Restaurant Industry Leaders in Shenzhen
  • 2017 – Innovation Leadership Award, China Catering Innovation TOP100
  • 2017 – Outstanding Retail Innovation Award, Golden Coordinates Awards for China Commercial Real Estate

Milestones

TANYU surpassed 400 stores nationwide.

2024

Celebrated 10th Anniversary; established the Process & Digital Center, pioneering smart restaurant management.

2023

GTMS Catering Group and Jiangnan University College of Food Science co-founded a joint lab focused on nutritional innovation and safe catering R&D.

2022

Completed logistics hubs in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Xi’an;
Enhanced nationwide supply chain efficiency.

2021

Established a 17,000 m² Supply Chain Base in Guangzhou Nansha for integrated production, R&D, and logistics; introduced new logo and IP character “TANYU Bro”, symbolizing optimism and exploration.

2020

Began strategic upgrade of brand and business model.

2019

Reached 200 stores nationwide;
launched Self-Heating Grilled Fish delivery — replicating dine-in quality at home.

2018

Opened first overseas store at 313@Somerset, Singapore, marking international expansion.

2017

Surpassed 100 stores nationwide.

2016

First restaurant opened in Shenzhen, hailed as the “Most Artistic Grilled Fish Restaurant,” achieving 16 daily table turnovers.

2013

Brand Accolades

2025
Top 100 China Catering Franchise Brands
2025
China Top 100 Consumer Brands
2025
Top 10 Grilled Fish Brands in Shenzhen (2025)
2025
Business Breakthrough Award
2025
Recommended on Greater Bay Area “Good Taste List”
2024
2024 Guangdong Top 100 Catering Enterprises
2024
2024 Shenzhen Most Influential Catering Brand
2024
Tencent Ads Annual Rising Marketing Brand Award
2024
Recommended on Greater Bay Area “Good Taste List”
2024
2024 China Top 100 Catering Brand Power Award – Tan Yu · Fresh Green Pepper Spicy Grilled Fish
2024
Laoban Neican – China Catering Innovation Top Brands (BBQ Category TOP10 · Tan Yu Grilled Fish)
2024
Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area ESG Biodiversity Pioneer Enterprise (Emerging Star)
2024
2022–2024 Qianhai “Green Channel” Enterprise
2023
Market Position Certification · First Innovator of Fresh Green Pepper Grilled Fish Flavor
2023
Top 50 Categories at the 9th China Catering Innovation Conference
2022
Dianping Must-Eat Restaurant List (Shenzhen · Tan Yu Lab · Fresh Green Pepper Spicy Grilled Fish – Rainbow Dragon City Mall)
2021
Best New Catering Consumer Brand of the Year
2021
Top 10 Grilled Fish Brands in China (2021)
2020
2020 China Catering Marketing Summit · Top 10 Grilled Fish Brands (“Tan Yu”)
2020
“Fresh Green Pepper Grilled Fish” Selected as Shenzhen Landmark Specialty Dish
2019
2019 Red Eagle Award · China Top 100 Catering Enterprises
2018
2018 China Top 100 Catering Brand Power Award
2017
Most Popular Restaurant Award
2016
CCFA Golden Lily Award for Popular Chain Brand
2015
Most Valuable Investment Restaurant Brand
2015
2014–2015 China Most Promising Chain Brand

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