A Very Asian Guide to Taiwanese Food -- Nancy Jeng, Hardcover

"This introduction to traditional Taiwanese cuisine brings together lots of information in a bright, cheerful package." - BOOKLIST

Learn about the origins of the famous and chewy drink called boba or how stinky tofu gets its pungent aroma!

A Very Asian Guide to Taiwanese Food introduces little readers to classic and modern Taiwanese dishes and provides fun facts about the foods and culture of Taiwan.

Author, Nancy Jeng, and illustrator, Felicia Liang, share their love for the humble and beloved cuisine of Taiwan. Pronunciation guides help readers learn to pronounce each dish correctly and three kid-friendly Taiwanese recipes are included.

About the series: The Very Asian Guide series was started started by journalist Michelle Li, who ignited a global movement of unity with the viral hashtag #veryasian after she received a racist voicemail in response to her sharing on-air the Korean foods she eats. Explore all the books in the series covering a range of cuisines and cultures, sharing food and joy to kids and adults alike!

Author: Nancy Jeng
Publisher: Gloo Books
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 42
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 10.21h x 6.90w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9781962351232
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/01/2025

About the Author

Nancy Jeng is a Taiwanese-American author, born and raised in northern California. She previously published an illustrated cookbook, Noms From Mom, inspired by her mother's Taiwanese recipes. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, Nancy built a career in marketing, working for advertising agencies and tech companies before founding a tech startup. Nancy lives in San Francisco and in her spare time, she loves to travel, paint and draw, read and explore the Bay Area with her husband, Brett, and her dog, Felix.

Felicia Liang is a Bay Area based artist and printmaker whose colorful and maximalist work reflects the communities and cultures she's around. She weaves in storytelling and celebrates her Taiwanese-American identity through her food, still life, and cityscape illustrations.