From Canton Restaurant to Panda Express

This book takes readers on a journey through the history of Chinese food in America, from its early beginnings during the California Gold Rush to its current global popularity.

It explores how Chinese immigrants adapted their cuisine to suit American tastes, leading to iconic dishes like General Tso's chicken.

The book also examines the role of chain restaurants like Panda Express and P.F.

Chang's in popularizing Chinese food across the U.S.