text Martina Olivieri
Xinge GOGO Bistro: Xinge Liu's new opening in Florence
The chef's new restaurant combines Chinese cuisine, art, fashion, and design in a multisensory experience.
Xinge GOGO Bistro marks a new chapter in Florence’s dining scene — the latest project by Xinge Liu, the visionary chef and creative mind who captivated the city with her acclaimed restaurant Il Gusto di Xinge. This opening introduces a fresh concept of contemporary Chinese gastronomy, where food, fashion, and art coexist in a single experiential space.
Xinge GOGO BistroBorn in 1993 in Hebei, China, Xinge Liu embodies a unique cultural dialogue between East and West. After studying Fashion Design at Polimoda Florence and Gastronomy at Le Cordon Bleu, she founded Il Gusto di Xinge, redefining Chinese cuisine with elegance and sophistication. Today, listed by Fortune among the “40 Under 40” most influential figures in the food industry, Xinge returns to Florence with an even bolder idea: to create a bistro that blends authentic cuisine, art, design, and well-being into one seamless experience.
Xinge LiuXinge GOGO Bistro is not just a restaurant — it’s a space where Chinese culinary culture meets lifestyle aesthetics. Inspired by the 1990s Chinese revival and reinterpreted with a modern touch, the interiors resemble a catwalk: curated décor, fashion-inspired details, and soft lighting that invite guests to capture every moment. Every element reflects a new concept of hospitality, designed for designers, creatives, and lovers of multisensory experiences.
Xinge GOGO BistroThe menu at Xinge GOGO Bistro celebrates Chinese tradition through a fresh, light reinterpretation. Familiar flavors are revisited with a low-burden approach — prioritizing the purity of ingredients, freshness, and digestibility, without compromising on taste.
Highlights include:
Roast Duck Rice – A tribute to classic Chinese flavors, where duck retains all its richness with controlled fats and refined presentation.
Hainan Chicken Rice – A comforting balance of tenderness and flavor, featuring silky chicken, fragrant broth-cooked rice, and freshly made sauces with ginger, chili, and dark soy.
Dim Sum and Steamed Dishes – Icons of Xinge’s philosophy of well-being, celebrating freshness and clean flavors.
Xinge GOGO Bistrohe new Xinge GOGO Bistro Florence goes far beyond the restaurant concept. It’s an interactive hybrid space, where dining merges with art, fashion, and digital communication. The venue will host temporary exhibitions, design and photography installations, and feature an e-commerce platform curated by Xinge, offering exclusive items such as design tableware, T-shirts, and even selected ingredients like the signature soy sauce used in the kitchen. A project that extends beyond Florence, ready to expand into the digital world and spread Xinge’s philosophy everywhere: live well, eat healthy, and do it with style.