Sunrise Chinese Food & Sushi replaces Apple Jade in Frandor

Before opening Sunrise Chinese Food & Sushi in Frandor, Feng Yang operated a similar restaurant in New Jersey.

Arana Yang, translating for Feng, said he was interested in bringing his signature blend of Japanese, Chinese and Thai favorites to an area with a younger clientele, which Michigan State University provides.

The new spot — the former location of another Chinese restaurant, Apple Jade, which closed earlier this year — offers a variety of freshly made Chinese dishes, such as scallion pancakes, mapo tofu and General Tso’s chicken, as well as boba tea.

Sushi options include rolls ranging from more authentic to more Americanized styles, as well as nigiri and sashimi.

In a little more than two months of operation, Yang said the General Tso’s chicken has been a runaway favorite for customers. The MSU crowd that Feng was excited to serve has largely opted for the sushi.

“The young people like sushi,” Yang said.

The new restaurant is an exciting opportunity for Feng to share his authentic cuisine with a fresh crowd, according to Yang.

“He wanted China here,” she said, “different from New Jersey.”