Top 70 Chinese Food Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 chinese food influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 44M combined followers. Median audience size is 403K (mean 632K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names β a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2% (median 2%). That is 1.5pp below the 3.5% chinese food industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 0.5pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out β the top three hold 17.7% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $4,715β$17,002 and a Reel $8,161β$26,084 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95Γ chinese food premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $23,575β$85,010.
Key takeaways for chinese food in September 2026
- Wayne Shen, Ms Shi and Mr He, Jiny Maeng currently sit at the top of this chinese food ranking.
- Follower mix: 21.4% micro, 32.9% mid, 15.7% macro, 27.1% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 29 countries on the list, led by China (35.7%) and United States (11.4%).
- 25 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 25 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Cindy at 4.1%, which is not the largest audience (Wayne Shen at 3.7M). That gap is the usual βdonβt sort only by followersβ lesson.
- A creator who only posts restaurant interiors may have high aesthetic ER and poor CPG conversion. Match the brief to cook-at-home vs dine-out audiences.
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Chinese Food Influencers ranked
1.
Wayne Shen Mega China
@foodiechina888πfollow my Facebook page
3.7M Followers 17.1K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,512 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
2.
Ms Shi and Mr He Mega China
@ms_shi_mr_heπΊπΈπ© See all my recipes on msshiandmrhe.com π©βπ³β¬οΈ
1.5M Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 4,959 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
3.
Jiny Maeng Mega China
@jiny.maengπ°π·inπ¦πΊ β’ β β’ somehow a foodieTikTok: jinymaeng (2M)YouTube: Jiny Maeng (2M+)π For collabs:
1.3M Followers 10.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 8,470 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
4.
Brendan Pang Mega China
@brendan_pangThis is easy Asian home cookingMy Street Food cookbook out now π₯Watch my recipes below π
1.1M Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,346 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
5.
Dianxi Xiaoge Macro China
@dianxixiaoge_apenjieDianxi Xiaoge is a china public figure from China and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
904K Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,187 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
6.
Vivian Aronson Macro China
@cookingbombYour Chinese mom wrote a cookbook!βπ»πππ πππππππ πͺππππππ ππππππππ πππππππβPreorder now for a bonus ebook! Link below!
653K Followers 4.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,208 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
7.
WoonHeng Chia Macro China
@woon.hengInspire you to adopt a π±& meatless lifestyle, one meal at a time. Resident ππΌFull recipe and π₯
565K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 4,300 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
8.
Sonia Wong Mid China
@saltnpepperherefood maker, recipe developer, tv sometimesβοΈ website, shop, substack, all the links β£
419K Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,571 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
9.
Susanna Mid China
@smelly.lunchboxπ connecting you with cantonese recipes, family & cultureπ© (rep: )π San Francisco
388K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,624 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
10.
Lisa Lin Mid China
@hellolisalinblogger who cooks with links hereππΌππΌ
357K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 4,345 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
11.
Maggie Zhu Mid China
@omnivorescookbookπ₯ Authentic Chinese recipes made easy πChinese Homestyle (order my cookbook) ππ₯¬ Editor in residence at
281K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,048 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
12.
ChihYu Chiang Mid China
@iheartumami.nyπ± Asian Dinner, Made Easy | gluten-freeππ»ββοΈ Taiwanese comfort food for everyday home cooksππΌNew meal plans & bold, tasty dinner ideas
218K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 3,028 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
13.
Kristina Cho Mid China
@eatchofoodππ»ββοΈ Home Cook, Baker, and Author π 2x Award Winnerπ Author of Chinese Enough and Mooncakes & Milk BreadππΌ New Recipes Each Week!
205K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 9,472 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
14.
CiCi Li Mid China
@cicili.tvβ¨ CiCi Li, Asian Home Cooking β¨π₯ Step-by-Step Recipe Videos π₯’
157K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,688 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
15.
Hannah Che Mid China
@hannah.cheWriter, chef, James Beard Award winnerπAuthor of The Vegan Chinese Kitchen, out nowπ Dali, Yunnan ProvinceβοΈ Subscribe to my newsletter:
135K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 3,368 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
16.
Cindy Micro China
@chubbychinesegirleatsDelicious wanderlust from a food obsessed travel addict. Pandemic turned home cook. π¨π³π¦π·πΊπΈ πCT/NY πΆπ»
83.3K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 3,301 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
17.
Steph+Chris Micro China
@chinesecookingdemystifiedMostly Chinese plus some random fun food.Recipes on YouTube & Substack: "Chinese Cooking Demystified"Links belowπ₯’πYunnan and Guangdong, China
67.6K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 7,054 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
18.
Wei Guo Micro China
@red.house.spiceπΆοΈ Chinese Recipe Centralalso πΊπRecipe
60.4K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,388 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
19.
Marc Winer Micro China
@marcwinerπ§ Accro Γ l'ailπ Le plus grand site francophone sur la cuisine asiatique+ 11 000 000 de visiteurs par anπ§
60.3K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 5,101 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
20.
Erica Micro China
@thechinesefoodieπ©π»βπ³ cook well, eat well (omnivore)π€³ quick snaps only, I never let my food go coldπ manchester
51.1K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 9,324 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
21.
Bosayna Sobhy Micro China
@bosaynasobhyChinese chef π©βπ³ππ₯π₯’Chinese food blogger πCooking presenter at π₯
35.8K Followers 954 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 9,121 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
22.
Elaine Luo Micro China
@chinasichuanfoodShare real homemade Chinese recipes from China.π₯ π² π lover.
23.1K Followers 538 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 6,773 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
23.
Rachel Gouk Micro China
@nomfluenceRachel Goukπ writing about food & drink since 2011π Shanghai, Chinaβ¬οΈ Check the website for the latest & restaurant booking βοΈ
10.2K Followers 276 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 5,245 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
24.
Laura Nano China
@fattyshanghaiSardinian heart, Shanghai life β¨Food lover exploring every cornerFood Itinerary π₯’ Local gems & travel bites π½οΈβοΈπ©
6.8K Followers 226 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 5,287 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
25.
Christina Ng Nano China
@eastmeetskitchnπ₯ YouTuber East Meets Kitchenπ± Cookbook author πππππ£ πΏππ’ ππͺπ’ π Food Stylist, Photographer, Cooking InstructorDM for enquiries π¬π§πβπ»ππ§πππ§ π½π€π€π β¬οΈ
6.1K Followers 115 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 4,943 Posts China
Contact: via Instagram profile β
26.
Damari Ahmed β Mega Hamburg
@damariahmedDamari is a chinese food chef based in Hamburg, sharing food photography and restaurant reviews.
1.2M Followers 15.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,548 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
27.
Saoirse Sato β Mega Valencia
@saoirse.glowRecipe developer and chinese food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
1.6M Followers 18K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 944 Posts Spain
Contact: via Instagram profile
28.
Imani Walsh Mega Auckland
@imani9Recipe developer and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
2.1M Followers 16.5K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 1,709 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
29.
Tara Hart Mega Denver, CO
@tara.hartTara is a chinese food recipe developer based in Denver, CO, sharing easy recipes and home cooking.
1.2M Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 6,637 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
30.
Jade Owusu β Mega Copenhagen
@jade_owusuCreating restaurant reviews and easy recipes as a chinese food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.5M Followers 17.4K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 1,283 Posts Denmark
Contact: via Instagram profile
31.
Amara Tanaka Mega Liverpool
@amara79Creating restaurant reviews and meal prep as a chinese food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2M Followers 14.9K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 4,358 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
32.
Mai Quinn Mega Chicago, IL
@mai88Chinese Food food creator from Chicago, IL. Posts about meal prep, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.1M Followers 10.7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 6,588 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
33.
Elena Torres Mega Buenos Aires
@elena95Chinese Food chef from Buenos Aires. Posts about meal prep, restaurant reviews, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.4M Followers 11.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 6,499 Posts Argentina
Contact: via Instagram profile
34.
Marta Morgan β Mega Lyon
@martamorganCreating meal prep and home cooking as a chinese food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
2M Followers 28.8K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 5,265 Posts France
Contact: via Instagram profile
35.
Fatima Hussain Mega Bangkok
@fatima_hussainFatima is a chinese food food blogger based in Bangkok, sharing food photography and home cooking.
1.3M Followers 9.5K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,478 Posts Thailand
Contact: via Instagram profile
36.
Ren Lewis Mega Glasgow
@renwanderChinese Food home cook from Glasgow. Posts about home cooking, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.2M Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 4,364 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
37.
Cillian Fontaine Macro Auckland
@cillianfontaineCreating meal prep and food photography as a chinese food food creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
820K Followers 10.7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 5,147 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
38.
Sky Mwangi Macro New York, NY
@skybloomChef and chinese food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
956K Followers 17.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 227 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
39.
Emerson Conti β Mega Chicago, IL
@emerson88Creating restaurant reviews and home cooking as a chinese food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.5M Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 486 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
40.
Zayd Vega Macro Casablanca
@zaydworldHome cook and chinese food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
630K Followers 11.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 531 Posts Morocco
Contact: via Instagram profile
41.
Aarav Kim Mega Auckland
@wildaaravChinese Food chef from Auckland. Posts about restaurant reviews, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.1M Followers 16.2K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 4,281 Posts New Zealand
Contact: via Instagram profile
42.
Mateo Yoon Mega Prague
@mateo_yoonCreating food photography and restaurant reviews as a chinese food chef. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
1.2M Followers 12.9K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,637 Posts Czech Republic
Contact: via Instagram profile
43.
Gabriel Wong β Mega Helsinki
@gabriel_wongChinese Food home cook from Helsinki. Posts about food photography, meal prep, and connecting with an engaged community.
1.2M Followers 8.7K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 3,098 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
44.
Ji-woo Gupta β Macro Liverpool
@ji-wooxoFood creator and chinese food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
945K Followers 11.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 2,936 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
45.
Charlie Wojcik Mid Dhaka
@charliewojcikFood blogger and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
477K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,526 Posts Bangladesh
Contact: via Instagram profile
46.
Jisung Yoon Mid Lisbon
@jisungyoonJisung is a chinese food chef based in Lisbon, sharing home cooking and easy recipes.
480K Followers 7.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 5,796 Posts Portugal
Contact: via Instagram profile
47.
Ariana Larsen Macro Bali
@arianalarsenFood creator and chinese food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
584K Followers 10.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,235 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
48.
Jade Diaz Mid Perth
@honeyjadeRecipe developer and chinese food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
417K Followers 10.9K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,253 Posts Australia
Contact: via Instagram profile
49.
Stefan Stone β Macro Riyadh
@stefan.stoneChinese Food food creator from Riyadh. Posts about food photography, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
607K Followers 10.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,470 Posts Saudi Arabia
Contact: via Instagram profile
50.
Reese Eze Mid Jakarta
@reese.theRecipe developer and chinese food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
384K Followers 7.9K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,787 Posts Indonesia
Contact: via Instagram profile
51.
Ava Morgan Macro Nairobi
@ava_morganRecipe developer and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
586K Followers 10.1K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,324 Posts Kenya
Contact: via Instagram profile
52.
Gigi Brooks Macro Riyadh
@gigikingFood blogger and chinese food creator known for restaurant reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
542K Followers 6.5K Avg. Likes 1.3% Engagement 4,183 Posts Saudi Arabia
Contact: via Instagram profile
53.
Taylor Mensah Mid Tel Aviv
@taylor.wanderTaylor is a chinese food recipe developer based in Tel Aviv, sharing easy recipes and home cooking.
474K Followers 11.3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,028 Posts Israel
Contact: via Instagram profile
54.
Riley Muller β Mid Zurich
@riley.mediaHome cook and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
382K Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,866 Posts Switzerland
Contact: via Instagram profile
55.
Mabel Murphy β Mid Singapore
@bloommabelChinese Food food creator from Singapore. Posts about food photography, home cooking, and connecting with an engaged community.
368K Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,538 Posts Singapore
Contact: via Instagram profile
56.
Sakura Larsen Mid Medellin
@studiosakuraCreating easy recipes and meal prep as a chinese food home cook. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
215K Followers 7.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 1,367 Posts Colombia
Contact: via Instagram profile
57.
Aisha Rossi Mid Austin, TX
@aisha61Home cook and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
195K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,547 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
58.
Mikkel Patel Mid Sao Paulo
@mikkelofficialCreating food photography and home cooking as a chinese food food blogger. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
200K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 568 Posts Brazil
Contact: via Instagram profile
59.
Lars Gomez Mid Amsterdam
@lars74Creating restaurant reviews and easy recipes as a chinese food recipe developer. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
173K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 476 Posts Netherlands
Contact: via Instagram profile
60.
Kendall Girard Mid Lagos
@kendallfitRecipe developer and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
120K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 4,153 Posts Nigeria
Contact: via Instagram profile
61.
Ace Laurent Mid Phoenix, AZ
@ace.tvChinese Food chef from Phoenix, AZ. Posts about easy recipes, food photography, and connecting with an engaged community.
145K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,609 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
62.
Minjun Cole Mid Toronto
@minjun.vibesMinjun is a chinese food recipe developer based in Toronto, sharing easy recipes and meal prep.
190K Followers 5.5K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 5,987 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
63.
Greta Moreau β Mid Oslo
@greta.starHome cook and chinese food creator known for home cooking. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
165K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 2,305 Posts Norway
Contact: via Instagram profile
64.
Polina Eze Micro Karachi
@polina.ezeFood creator and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
92.7K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 292 Posts Pakistan
Contact: via Instagram profile
65.
Alexis Hernandez Micro Liverpool
@alexis63Chinese Food chef from Liverpool. Posts about food photography, easy recipes, and connecting with an engaged community.
63.1K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 417 Posts United Kingdom
Contact: via Instagram profile
66.
Gianna Morgan Micro Helsinki
@gianna.bloomGianna is a chinese food chef based in Helsinki, sharing meal prep and food photography.
53.8K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 4,216 Posts Finland
Contact: via Instagram profile
67.
Luca Santos Micro Hamburg
@luca_santosLuca is a chinese food food blogger based in Hamburg, sharing meal prep and easy recipes.
56.3K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,753 Posts Germany
Contact: via Instagram profile
68.
Ruby Rivera Micro Brooklyn, NY
@vibesrubyFood creator and chinese food creator known for food photography. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
47.3K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,188 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
69.
Phoenix Laurent Micro Montreal
@lifephoenixPhoenix is a chinese food home cook based in Montreal, sharing restaurant reviews and meal prep.
24.8K Followers 978 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 6,218 Posts Canada
Contact: via Instagram profile
70.
Rafael Kapoor Micro Chicago, IL
@rafael.kapoorChef and chinese food creator known for easy recipes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
11.7K Followers 280 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 4,832 Posts United States
Contact: via Instagram profile
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95Γ chinese food adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30β50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $4,715 | $17,002 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $8,161 | $26,084 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $23,575 | $85,010 |
What this chinese food influencers ranking actually shows
A 15-second cook-through with captions outperforms a plated beauty shot. Food is a save-heavy niche, so judge success on saves and recipe-card clicks, not just likes. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2016 (average age ~8.3 years; oldest 2011, newest 2024) with roughly 4,137 posts β enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is Chinese (35.7%). A meaningful secondary slice is English (31.4%) β write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Gender is sparsely labelled on this list, so do not infer an audience gender split from the ranking alone.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 2 | 2.9% |
| Micro (10Kβ100K) | 15 | 21.4% |
| Mid (100Kβ500K) | 23 | 32.9% |
| Macro (500Kβ1M) | 11 | 15.7% |
| Mega (1M+) | 19 | 27.1% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | 25 | 35.7% |
| United States | 8 | 11.4% |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 5.7% |
| New Zealand | 3 | 4.3% |
| Germany | 2 | 2.9% |
How to brief chinese food influencers
- Send the product at least 10 days before the go-live so it can appear in a real cook-through.
- Ask for on-screen ingredient text β thatβs what drives saves.
- Local restaurant creators need geo-fenced expectations (one city, not βnationalβ).
Formats that usually work here: recipe Reels, restaurant recs, ingredient swaps, meal-prep carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Chinese Food Influencers vs related lists
Chinese Food Influencers averages 0.3pp less engagement than Philippines Food Influencers and has a larger median audience (403K vs 229K).
Chinese Food Influencers averages 0.7pp less engagement than Indian American Food Influencers and has a larger median audience (403K vs 194K).
Chinese Food Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than Female Chef and has a smaller median audience (403K vs 421K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Food Influencers (this page) | 70 | 403K | 2% |
| Philippines Food Influencers | 83 | 229K | 2.3% |
| Indian American Food Influencers | 82 | 194K | 2.7% |
| Female Chef | 118 | 421K | 2.1% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (25 verified public figures, 45 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Chinese Food Influencers β frequently asked questions
Who are the top chinese food influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 chinese food influencers is led by Wayne Shen, Ms Shi and Mr He, Jiny Maeng. Combined they represent 44M followers, with an average engagement of 2%. 25 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this chinese food list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the listβs own maths β median 403K followers, 2% average ER, 17.7% of reach in the top three β so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for chinese food Instagram accounts?
For chinese food we treat ~3.5% as the 2026 industry midpoint (among the highest-engagement Instagram industries because recipes get saved and remade). This list averages 2%, which is 1.5pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do chinese food influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this listβs follower mix and a 0.95Γ niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $4,715β$17,002; a Reel is $8,161β$26,084. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30β50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these chinese food influencers based?
The ranking spans 29 countries. The largest shares are China (35.7%), United States (11.4%), United Kingdom (5.7%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these chinese food influencers?
25 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list β we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the chinese food list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with chinese food?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix recipe Reels, ingredient-swap carousels and geo-local restaurant recs. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.