Canton Fusion in Cherry Hill Debuts New Look, Cantonese Specialties and Sushi Bar

There’s a new name, new signage, a new sushi bar, and an expanded menu at one of Cherry Hill’s longtime Chinese restaurants.

More than two weeks ago, South Jersey Food Scene was the first media outlet to report that Hong Kong Fusion, which had temporarily closed for renovations, was actually undergoing a change in ownership.

Hong Kong Fusion in Cherry Hill Under New Ownership

Longtime owner Peter Chen retired from the restaurant after 17 years, turning the business over to Chef Lin. The restaurant subsequently reopened under its new name: Canton Fusion.

Now, SJFS is getting another first look at the transformation, including photos of the newly installed Canton Fusion exterior signage and the restaurant’s new sushi bar.

And while longtime Hong Kong Fusion customers will still find plenty of familiar Chinese favorites, Canton Fusion is more than simply a name change.

Chinese Favorites Meet Cantonese Specialties and Sushi

Hong Kong Fusion had been a strictly Chinese restaurant, but Chef Lin is broadening the restaurant’s focus.

I was told that Chef Lin is from Guangzhou, in China’s Canton region, and the new menu includes exclusive Cantonese specialties reflecting those culinary roots.

The other major addition is Japanese cuisine and an extensive sushi menu, giving diners considerably more to explore than they had under the former Hong Kong Fusion concept.

The restaurant has also added a dedicated sushi bar area. There isn’t seating directly at the intimate sushi counter, but tables are positioned nearby, allowing guests to sit close to the sushi-making action while enjoying their meal.

I recently perused the expanded menu, which is available through Canton Fusion’s newly launched online ordering website, and there’s quite a bit to discover.

View Canton Fusion’s new menu and online ordering site

A New Chapter for a Cherry Hill Favorite

The changes mark a significant evolution for a restaurant with a long history in Cherry Hill.

Under Peter Chen, Hong Kong Fusion built a loyal following over its 17-year run at 1998 Marlton Pike East. Chen previously told SJFS about his retirement and the transition to Chef Lin, who has experience with other restaurants in the South Jersey dining scene.

Even the late great South Jersey food critic Ed Hitzel was a fan of the restaurant, adding to its legacy as a longtime destination for Chinese food in the area. And if you don’t know who Ed Hitzel was, Google his name.

Now, Canton Fusion is building on that foundation rather than completely starting over.

Longtime customers can return for the Chinese dishes they’ve enjoyed over the years, while the addition of Cantonese specialties and a substantial Japanese and sushi selection gives them plenty of reasons to come back and try something new.

The restaurant is also establishing its presence under the Canton Fusion name on Instagram and Facebook, another sign that its new chapter is officially underway.

From the new exterior signage to the sushi bar inside, Canton Fusion looks noticeably different from the Hong Kong Fusion longtime customers remember. But the goal appears to be a balance of old and new. Preserving a restaurant Cherry Hill diners have supported for years while introducing Chef Lin’s own culinary influence.

For an iconic Cherry Hill restaurant that already had plenty of fans, there’s now even more to explore.

Canton Fusion
1998 Marlton Pike East
Cherry Hill, NJ

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