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Have You Eaten Yet?

Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter (A Cookbook)

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Pub Date Oct 06 2026 | Archive Date Oct 16 2026

Simon Element | S&S/Simon Element


Description

A heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from beloved actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen, weaving together her childhood in her familys Pittsburgh Chinese restaurant with the dishes she now cooks at home for loved ones and friends.

Legendary actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen is best known for dozens of film and television roles including her breakout part in the film adaptation of Amy Tan’s bestselling novel The Joy Luck Club, the voice of Disney’s acclaimed Mulan, several years on the Emmy Award–winning ER, her part as Agent May on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., her role as Fennec Shand on the Star Wars franchise shows The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, and much more. Now Ming-Na invites fans into her kitchen to share a lifetime of recipes and stories that began in her parents’ beloved Pittsburgh restaurant—the Chinatown Inn, which is still open today—forever making food the center of her world. In this heartfelt tribute to her heritage, Ming-Na is sharing both traditional Chinese family recipes as well as recipes for her own creations that she cooks in her own home.

Have You Eaten Yet? is the ultimate love letter to food and family, offering delicious, accessible recipes for every occasion. In chapters like Restaurant Classics, you’ll learn to master iconic dishes like The Best Egg Rolls, Simple Wonton Soup, and Shrimp Fried Rice. Discover family secrets from her father in Feasts from Chef Baba with recipes like his tender Prime Rib and comforting Winter Melon Soup. Straight from Ming-Na’s Kitchen, you’ll find crowd-pleasers like Shrimp with Garlic Noodles and the show-stopping Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Cups. Ming-Na even gives readers advice on perfecting rice, her guide to condiments, and restaurant-inspired tips for prepping sauces, broths, and dry spices.

Filled with personal stories, heartwarming memories, practical tips, and even never-before-seen family photos, Have You Eaten Yet? is an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the rich flavors of Chinese American cuisine.
A heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from beloved actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen, weaving together her childhood in her familys Pittsburgh Chinese restaurant with the dishes...

Advance Praise

“Ming-Na and I share many things in common—one being that we always want our work to make people happy. I know that she’ll be making many people happy—and full—with these recipes!”—Jackie Chan

 

“Ming-Na has been breaking barriers for decades, and doing it with so much heart and soul. With the arrival of Have You Eaten Yet?, she brings that same heart and soul into the kitchen with incredible recipes and heartwarming stories, proving yet again why she is one of my personal heroes.”—Randall Park

 

“Full of cherished family recipes, Ming-Na Wen’s Have You Eaten Yet? is more than just a cookbook—it's a heartfelt journey about growing up Asian American and the stories that have shaped her life as a restaurant daughter.”—Ken Jeong

 

Have You Eaten Yet? is a delicious deep dive into Ming-Na’s unique journey and the profound influence of her family’s culinary heritage. With her magical touch in the kitchen, she has crafted an incredibly heartfelt and entertaining cookbook that will bring your taste buds to new heights!”—Ralph Macchio


“Ming-Na Wen shows us the universal heart of every culture—home-cooked meals with recipes and intimate stories handed down through generations of women. Have You Eaten Yet? is an invitation to experience the meaning of a family’s legacy shaped by secret ingredients, lessons learned, and traditions that deepen over time. The aunties of the Joy Luck Club approve.”—Amy Tan, New York Times bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club

 

“I’ve worked with Ming-Na over many years, and this book introduced me to a whole other side of her creativity. We share a love of food and storytelling, and these recipes are presented in a way that combine both. I can’t wait to try them out in the kitchen.”—Jon Favreau

 

“Huzzah! We no longer have to watch Ming-Na prepare these mouthwatering dishes on Instagram and wonder, “How does she do it? Why does that look so good? What’s her secret?” She has finally graciously agreed to share her family’s incredible recipes with us! If you love to cook, love to eat, or love Ming-Na as much as I do, you’ll need and treasure this book.”—Noah Wyle

 

“Ming-Na Wen’s Have You Eaten Yet? is a love letter not only to the recipes of an entire generation of immigrant parents but also to the very sacrifices our parents made so that we could enjoy a better life. This is a breathtaking tribute that is savory to the soul and transportive to the culture, and it will make your belly say ‘Sik Fan La!’”—Harry Shum Jr.

 

“As a restaurant daughter myself, I have watched my parents work tirelessly in the kitchen to provide for our family. Have You Eaten Yet? captures a beautiful snapshot of the Chinese American immigrant experience and all the love that’s infused in our dishes. I can’t wait to share Ming-Na’s recipes with my own family.”—Michelle Kwan, Olympic medalist and former US ambassador to Belize


“Part memoir and part cookbook, Ming-Na Wen’s Have You Eaten Yet? is a deeply moving story of how her family’s Chinese restaurant in Pittsburgh and the tantalizing dishes it served shaped an immigrant girl from China into the American superhero that she became on the screen and in life.”—Lisa Ling, journalist

“Ming-Na and I share many things in common—one being that we always want our work to make people happy. I know that she’ll be making many people happy—and full—with these recipes!”—Jackie Chan

 

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PAGES 288

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