The Last Chinese Chef

Finalist for the Kiriyama Prize
World Gourmand Award Winner
First work of fiction ever excerpted by Gourmet Magazine
A Book Sense Pick

Both entertaining and learned, The Last Chinese Chef just might be the perfect leisure read. It effortlessly weaves together a fast-paced romantic plot with profound precepts from ancient Chinese food culture. This delicious book will leave you with an intense craving for perfectly prepared Chinese food.

- WALL STREET JOURNAL

Stunning picture of a country caught between tradition and modern life.

- ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

The most thorough explanation of Chinese food that I’ve ever read in the English language.

- RUTH REICHL

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