Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen by Jon Kung

Chinese-ish, unapologetically Jon Kung Food by Jon Kung is a boundary-breaking, high-flavor celebration of Chinese American cooking that ditches the rulebook and embraces joyful fusion. With 100 vibrant, unexpected recipes, Jon—chef, content creator, and self-proclaimed third-culture kid—shares the food that reflects his identity: part traditional, part wildly inventive, and fully delicious. Raised in Hong Kong and Toronto, now based in Detroit, Jon channels his diasporic experience into dishes like Lamb Curry Dumplings, Szechuan Paneer, Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwiches, and even Dan Dan Lasagna. The book is organized into crave-worthy chapters like Snacky Snacks, Noodles & Dumplings, Rice & Congee, Stir-Fries, and Kung Foo Means "with Effort", all packed with punchy photos, playful vibes, and real talk. More than just a cookbook, Kung Food is a bold reimagining of what Chinese American food can be—rooted in tradition, but fully at home on TikTok, in your fridge, and at the cente