Uncle Tai's

Serving Oriental Food of the Highest Quality

Executives

Howard Tai (Chi Hwa) Oversees the Boca Raton restaurant in the upscale Boca Center. Armed with a degree in engineering, Howard Tai moved from Taiwan to Boston in 1967 where he practiced before returning to the restaurant business in New York in 1970. His ability to accurately interpret Uncle Tai's vision earned him operational authority over all Uncle Tai's locations in 1979

Howard Tai, a personable perfectionist, coordinates the activities of all restaurants, overseeing the food preparation and service. Howard maintains the family philosophy on judging a good Oriental restaurant... "a meat dish should be prepared with at least 70% meat and 30% vegetable to be considered first-class"

Howard ensures that the quality and integrity of the food, as well as the presentation, will never be compromised. "We serve Oriental food of the highest quality and include many unique offerings. To those discerning people who know and recognize fine cuisine, we are a favorite choice for dining out."
Yi Ling Gung, Executive Chef, learned the art of Hunan cuisine in Hong Kong studying under the mentorship of Uncle Tai and other chefs who specialize in Chinese food. Yi Ling first came to the United States in 1984 and helped run the the Dallas Uncle Tai's before coming to Boca Raton. He has been with Uncle Tai's restaurant for over 25 years and continues to play a key role in the company's mission to provide unique and interesting Hunan style food, with a tireless pursuit of quality; both with the ingredients, preparation as well as presentation.
James Tai, Executive Chef, also studied Chinese and Hunan style cuisine under Uncle Tai living in Taiwan with the aspiration of becoming one of the leading chefs of oriental style cooking in the United States. He came the New York in 1969 where he quickly earned a reputation as an innovator and forward thinker within the culinary community. In 1972 he went to Houston for 15 years and then opened the Boca Raton restaurant in 1987. He is currently recognized internationally as one of the finest Oriental style chefs in the industry and has helped bring many awards and recognitions to Uncle Tai's.
Peter Chan, General Manager, is responsible for the strategic planning, staffing and operations for the "front-of-house" business. A high school teacher in his early days, Peter Chan carries two Masters degrees in Education and History. He came to the United States from Hong Kong in the early 1970s. In 1980, he gained grass roots experience at Uncle Tai's before being appointed as General Manager in the Boca Raton Restaurant in 1987. With 25 years of experience with the same company, he has helped bring a level of operational integrity rarely seen in any organization. His dedication has contributed greatly to the restaurant's popularity.
Bing Hwa Tai, Assistant General Manager, helps run the operations of the business and takes ownership of the business model at the tactical level. She came from Taiwan in the early 1970s and then joined the company in Houston in 1979. She delivered exceptional customer service and was rewarded with the Assistant Manager position in Boca Raton in 1989. Like Peter Chan, she is the consummate professional who goes out of her way to satisfy the needs of guests. She believes customer loyalty can not be earned with quality food and service alone...they must be delivered with warmth and friendliness to provide a truly special dining experience.