Canton Rodeo is a fast-casual restaurant brand bringing Hong Kong BBQ to the U.S. market. The concept takes Cantonese-style roasted meats like char siu pork and soy sauce chicken and serves them in a customizable, bowl-based format, filling the gap between legacy Chinese quick-service chains and full-service Chinese dining. The first location opened in 2026 at Bergen Town Center in Paramus, New Jersey.

Co-founders Matthew Kann, Fung Lam, and Connie Chung bring complementary backgrounds. Fung is an experienced restaurateur with proven concepts across New Jersey, New York, and Shanghai, and holds a graduate degree from Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration. Connie, founder of Milu and an alum of Eleven Madison Park, leads the culinary program. Matt spent his career investing in consumer brands at Prelude Growth Partners and Sycamore Partners, focusing on multi-unit restaurant and food concepts. 

BrandProject invested in Canton Rodeo’s seed round in 2025.