03/27/26 - Maker Spotlight: Yun Hai

Meet Lillian Lin, co-owner of Yun Hai, a Taiwanese specialty foods distributor. Yun Hai takes pride in sourcing directly from artisans, farms, and soy sauce breweries - spotlighting the terrain, technique, history, and humanity of these traditional Taiwanese foods. Time & Location Fri, Mar 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT Preserved, 5540 College Ave, Oakland CA 94618 About the Event In this maker spotlight, Lillian will share the products and history of Yu Ding Xing, a family-run brewery in Xi Luo, Taiwan. From fermented black beans (a byproduct of soy sauce brewing) to both Taiwanese- and Chinese-style soy sauces, Yu Ding Xing’s knowledge of fermented soy traditions is rooted in decades of experience dating back to their inception in 1947. We will taste a variety of soy sauces and soy pastes from Yu Ding Xing to give participants an understanding of the various flavor profiles and applications of these products rooted in Taiwanese cuisine. PLEASE READ DETAILS THOROUGHLY: While this is a free event, we ask that all attendees register as we have limited space available. Please be mindful and let us know if you need to cancel so we can offer your spot to someone else. You can email us at [email protected]. All attendees will receive a 10% discount on same-day purchases in our store.