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From a beloved San Francisco landmark comes a showstopping cookbook that celebrates family, legacy, and the vibrant tradition of multi-regional Chinese cooking in America.
Featuring more than 100 recipes spanning three generations of Fang family cuisine—from Canton to Shanghai—this book teaches readers how to pan-fry, steam, wok-cook, prep vegetables the Chinese way, and shop for ingredients with confidence.
With approachable, adaptable recipes designed for every home kitchen, anyone can bring the flavors of House of Nanking into their own home.
Since opening its doors in 1988, House of Nanking has welcomed tourists, honeymooners, celebrities, and locals alike, all eager to experience its legendary Shanghai and Chinese American dishes.
Now, for the first time, the Fang family’s recipes are collected in print—brought to life alongside the untold stories that shaped them: Peter Fang’s ingenuity and early adventures in the kitchen, the adaptation of beloved Shanghai dishes for American diners, and Kathy Fang’s journey growing up in a restaurant built on family, tradition, and bold creativity.