Ming-Na Wen Shares Asian American Journey Through 70 Recipes in New Cookbook

Actor Ming-Na Wen reflects on her Asian American experience through 70 recipes in 'Have You Eaten Yet?'

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Actor Ming-Na Wen, known for her role in ‘The Joy Luck Club’ and ‘Mulan,’ has released a new cookbook titled ‘Have You Eaten Yet? Family Recipes From a Restaurant Daughter.’ The book features 70 recipes that reflect her journey as an Asian American, blending Chinese and Western cuisine with personal stories.

The cookbook, set to release on October 6, includes dishes from her childhood in Hong Kong and recipes learned from her stepfather, who taught her Western cooking. Wen’s journey from working at her family’s restaurant in Pittsburgh to becoming a celebrated actor is interwoven with the recipes, highlighting the cultural significance of food in her life.

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Wen emphasizes the importance of the Asian American experience through her culinary creations, aiming to honor her heritage while also showcasing the diversity of her bicultural background. Her work serves as a tribute to her family and a celebration of the universal language of food.

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