WHO WE ARE
Lazy Susan is the new go-to Chinese take-out restaurant. Designed for the way we live today and our desire for delicious food without compromising convenience, health, or price. Lazy Susan is a contemporary approach to 25 favorite Chinese American dishes.
HANSON LI
FOUNDER
Born in Hong Kong, grew up in Asia and cold Rochester NY, Hanson founded Salt Partners, a F&B conglomerate in 2014. Prior to Salt, he spent 10 years as Managing Director at The Hina Group, a China focused private equity firm and investment bank. He graduated from Stanford Graduate School of Business as a Siebel Scholar (awarded to top 5 graduates) and Arjay Miller Scholar. He also holds a BA and MA from Stanford. He currently sits on the board of Golden Gate Restaurant Asociation, Center for Asian America Media, and the advisory board of OpenTable.
TIFFANY YAM
FOUNDER
Born in Pittsburgh, grew up in her parents’ Chinese restaurant, Tiffany pursued a career in investment banking and private equity in NYC and SF after graduating with a computer science degree from Duke University. She joined Hanson in 2015 at Salt and was recognized by Forbes 30 under 30 for Food and Beverage in 2017.
THE LAZY SUSAN
“Lazy Susan” was inspired by the turntable most commonly found at Chinese restaurants throughout the world. Though synonymous with Chinese restaurants, Thomas Jefferson was in fact credited with the invention of a device like lazy susan. In the 1960s, the trendsetting Kan’s Restaurant in San Francisco Chinatown and Ming’s in Palo Alto featured lazy susans in its grand dining rooms and large tables. Soon thereafter, many throughout the country and the world followed suit. Here is this American invention that’s known globally as Chinese… “Lazy Susan” perfectly captures the duality of the American-ness *and* Chinese-ness of dishes like Beef Chow Mein, Crab Rangoon, and General Tso’s Chicken. We proudly celebrate the 100+ year history of Chinese food in America.