1930, Yao Zesheng and Yong Shengyuan, manager of Xidan Shopping Mall, invested 5,000 yuan to support Xinfenglou Restaurant, one of the "Eight Buildings" in Beijing, and opened Fengzeyuan Restaurant. Later, on the basis of Fengzeyuan Restaurant, it was expanded into the current Fengzeyuan Restaurant, a three-star hotel with international standards.

Before opening, Yao Zesheng called shareholders to discuss the opening of Fengze Garden, an ancient garden building in Zhongnanhai. Everyone agreed to borrow the good name "Fengzeyuan" as the name of the restaurant, and asked Li Qi to write the plaque. Take the word "Fengze" to symbolize the richness and moisture of the dishes. At the same time, "Ze" is the same as the "Ze" of the major shareholder Yao Zesheng, and it also contains the meaning that Yao Zesheng is a major shareholder, which indicates wealth.

1930 Mid-Autumn Festival in August of the lunar calendar, Fengzeyuan Restaurant officially opened.