{"product_id":"have-you-eaten-yet-family-recipes-from-a-restaurant-daughter-a-cookbook-ming-na-wen-hardcover","title":"Have You Eaten Yet?: Family Recipes from a Restaurant Daughter (a Cookbook) -- Ming-Na Wen, Hardcover","description":"\u003cb\u003eA heartfelt collection of stories and recipes from beloved actress and Asian American icon Ming-Na Wen, weaving together her childhood in her family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003es Pittsburgh Chinese restaurant with the dishes she now cooks at home for loved ones and friends.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn Chinese culture, asking \"Are you hungry?\" is more than a question--it's a way of showing you care. It's the love language legendary, award-winning actress Ming-Na Wen grew up with in Pittsburgh, where her parents ran the iconic Chinatown Inn restaurant. While many fans know her as the voice behind Disney's \u003ci\u003eMulan\u003c\/i\u003e or for her acclaimed acting roles in the film adaptation of Amy Tan's bestselling novel \u003ci\u003eThe Joy Luck Club\u003c\/i\u003e, several years on the Emmy-Award-winning \u003ci\u003eER\u003c\/i\u003e, or as Fennec Shand in the \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e franchise, off the screen, Ming-Na is also legendary in the kitchen, cooking traditional Chinese dishes for her family and friends. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eHave You Eaten Yet?\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate love letter to food and family, offering delicious, accessible recipes inspired by her family, heritage, and restaurant roots and 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with personal stories, heartwarming memories, practical tips, and even never-before-seen family photos, \u003ci\u003eHave You Eaten Yet?\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the rich flavors of Chinese American cuisine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ming-Na Wen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e S\u0026amp;s\/Simon Element\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.28h x 8.25w x 0.91d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668011614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2026 pg. 75\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in Macau then moving to Hong Kong later and eventually the United States at the age of six, celebrated actress Ming-Na Wen spent much of her youth learning about food in her family's Pittsburgh restaurant, the Chinatown Inn, now a historic landmark and the only remaining establishment from the city's original Chinatown. As an adult and now an Asian American icon, Ming-Na has appeared in television and films ranging from her breakout starring role in \u003ci\u003eThe Joy Luck Club\u003c\/i\u003e, based on Amy Tan's bestselling novel, to \u003ci\u003eKarate Kid Legends \u003c\/i\u003ein 2025. She broke barriers with her seven-year run as Dr. Chen on the Emmy Award-winning NBC series \u003ci\u003eER\u003c\/i\u003e and was beloved by a younger generation for voicing the titular role in Disney's acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMulan\u003c\/i\u003e. She went on to be named a Disney Legend thanks to roles such as Agent May on Marvel's \u003ci\u003eAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.\u003c\/i\u003e and Fennec Shand on the Star Wars franchise shows\u003ci\u003e The Mandalorian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Boba Fett\u003c\/i\u003e. With hundreds of other roles she's played over decades, Ming-Na was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023. She lives with her husband Eric in Los Angeles, and she is proud that they have raised their two beautiful children, Michaela and Cooper, to be passionate foodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ming-Na Wen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67490272018660,"sku":"9781668011614","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781668011614.jpg?v=1791359547","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/have-you-eaten-yet-family-recipes-from-a-restaurant-daughter-a-cookbook-ming-na-wen-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}