The newly launched Meili restaurant in Williamsburg, part of the team behind Midtown Sichuan's Chili, has stirred controversy due to past conflicts with Cafe China, which accused Chili of imitating its concept. Meili offers a diverse menu featuring items like mapo lobster and chongqing fish stew. A notable connection is Peter He, the executive chef of Chili, who also worked at Cafe China. This launch reflects ongoing rivalries in the New York Chinese restaurant sector.
Zhang and Wang shared that 'someone has stolen our menu, hired our cooks, imitated our design, and opened a copycat restaurant a block away in the old space that used to house Café China.'
Peter He, a partner in Meili, will remain executive chef of Chili, and he previously led Cafe China, highlighting the intertwined history of these establishments.
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