Press and Media Coverage

Wai Yee Hong is an independent, family-run Chinese supermarket based in Bristol for over 30 years. We’re happy to help with interviews and comment on Chinese culture and food, so please feel free to contact us. For more information and images, please see our Press Resources page.

Bristol Evening Post 21-Aug-07

Bristol Evening Post 21-Aug-07

The Eastgate Oriental City complex, Wai Yee Hong and Water Sky are mentioned in an article about the growing Chinese community in Bristol. The piece includes an interview with Allan Tan, who discusses the visibility of Far Eastern people living and working in the south west and how he hopes that Eastgate Oriental City will be able to cater to their needs.

Bristol Evening Post 14-Aug-07

Bristol Evening Post 14-Aug-07

The Eastgate Oriental City complex and Wai Yee Hong, and the role they play for Bristol's Chinese community are discussed in an interview with Allan Tan:

"For years, Bristol's Chinese community has been lacking a hub for business. Despite scores of thriving firms stretching across Bristol, there has not been a focus for the Chinese population. The opening of Eastgate Oriental City last month is expected to change all that."

baileypartnership.co.uk 20-Jul-07

baileypartnership.co.uk 20-Jul-07

A news article on the opening of the Eastgate Oriental City complex and Wai Yee Hong Chinese Supermarket by the Bailey Partnership; Construction & Property Consultants.

"A Chinese cash and carry and supermarket has recently relocated to the Eastville area of Bristol. The opening day of the new £3.6 million store on 8th July was attended by over 3,000 people..."

stwerburghs.org Calendar Aug-07

stwerburghs.org Calendar Aug-07

The Eastgate Oriental City complex is mentioned in an calendar entry for the opening day for Water Sky Chinese Restaurant:

"After the grand opening of the Eastgate Oriental City back on 8th July, the restaurant opens this Saturday. It holds 400 people and will no doubt be used for large functions..."

Bristol Evening Post 14-Aug-07 (Water Sky)

Bristol Evening Post 14-Aug-07 (Water Sky)

The Eastgate Oriental City complex and Wai Yee Hong are mentioned in an article about the opening day for Water Sky Chinese Restaurant:

"...The development is the brainchild of brothers-in-law Alan Tan and Raymond Chow, who ran their Wai Yee Hong cash and carry for 20 years in Station Road, Montpelier."

Bristol Evening Post Letter 13-Jul-07

Bristol Evening Post Letter 13-Jul-07

"Having attended the opening of the Chinese supermarket in Eastville at the weekend, we found the whole spectacle absolutely fantastic. The entertainment lasted for quite a few hours and was superb... "

God of prosperity visits Wai Yee Hong, Bristol!

God of prosperity visits Wai Yee Hong, Bristol!

Wai Yee Hong is now on Youtube! Click here to see the short video of our opening day!

Bristol Evening Post – 09-Jul-07

Bristol Evening Post – 09-Jul-07

Press cutting press about the opening day from 9 July 2007 Bristol Evening Post.

"Super opening: Dancers and a giant dragon helped mark the opening of a Chinese supermarket in Eastville yesterday..."


Sing Tao Daily 07-Jul-07

Sing Tao Daily 07-Jul-07

Front page of the Sing Tao Daily Chinese language newspaper.

St Werburghs News, 9-Jul-07

St Werburghs News, 9-Jul-07

Wai Yee Hong, a family-run Chinese cash & carry and the largest supplier of oriental goods in the south west, celebrated the grand opening of their new centre at Eastgate Oriental Centre, near Eastville Market today.

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