Wufangzhai Tangyuan (Sweet Rice Balls)

Wufangzhai Tangyuan (Sweet Rice Balls)

　　Wuhan Wufangzhai was established in the 35th year of the Republic of China (1946) with funding applied for by Mr. Ni Jincái from the then Hankou government. The business name was “Shanghai Wufangzhai” (originally founded in the 8th year of the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty, 1858), with its premises located at No. 1303 Zhongshan Avenue. At its inception, it employed over ten workers and occupied a business (production) area of just a few dozen square meters, continuing operations until the liberation.

　　The current Wufangzhai Restaurant is located at No. 723 Zhongshan Avenue in Hankou (formerly No. 1171). From small beginnings to expansion, from private ownership to a public-private partnership, and eventually becoming a state-owned enterprise, it has been in operation for over a century since its founding. With quality and affordability as its core values, Wufangzhai has won three gold awards from the provincial (municipal) commercial system since 1991, earning titles such as “King of Tangyuan,” “King of Zongzi,” and “King of Pastry.” In 1993, the National Ministry of Commerce approved and awarded the title to “Wufangzhai Restaurant, Jiang’an District, Wuhan,” while publishing an article titled “Making the Most of a Time-Honored Brand,” encouraging other traditional brands to follow suit.

　　The establishment and development of Wufangzhai have spanned over a hundred years, gaining fame across the three towns of Wuhan and far beyond. The current Wuhan Wufangzhai has expanded from its original single offering of “Ningbo Tangyuan” to dozens of flavorful tangyuan varieties and a range of frozen products available year-round. Through continuous reform and development, focusing on quality, price, and service, it has gained a competitive edge in the market and earned praise from consumers. In 1998, Wufangzhai achieved nearly 10 million yuan in sales revenue and approximately 1.3 million yuan in profits, earning the title of “Little Giant Enterprise” in Jiang’an District from the government. In the same year, it was approved by the Municipal Economic Restructuring Commission to establish the “Wufangzhai Co., Ltd.”

　　The current Wufangzhai Restaurant is located at No. 723 Zhongshan Avenue in Hankou (formerly No. 1171). From small beginnings to expansion, from private ownership to a public-private partnership, and eventually becoming a state-owned enterprise, it has been in operation for over a century since its founding. With quality and affordability as its core values, Wufangzhai has won three gold awards from the provincial (municipal) commercial system since 1991, earning titles such as “King of Tangyuan,” “King of Zongzi,” and “King of Pastry.” In 1993, the National Ministry of Commerce approved and awarded the title to “Wufangzhai Restaurant, Jiang’an District, Wuhan,” while publishing an article titled “Making the Most of a Time-Honored Brand,” encouraging other traditional brands to follow suit.

　　The establishment and development of Wufangzhai have spanned over a hundred years, gaining fame across the three towns of Wuhan and far beyond. The current Wuhan Wufangzhai has expanded from its original single offering of “Ningbo Tangyuan” to dozens of flavorful tangyuan varieties and a range of frozen products available year-round. Through continuous reform and development, focusing on quality, price, and service, it has gained a competitive edge in the market and earned praise from consumers. In 1998, Wufangzhai achieved nearly 10 million yuan in sales revenue and approximately 1.3 million yuan in profits, earning the title of “Little Giant Enterprise” in Jiang’an District from the government. In the same year, it was approved by the Municipal Economic Restructuring Commission to establish the “Wufangzhai Co., Ltd.”