Kathy Fang, raised in her family's acclaimed House of Nanking restaurant, developed a unique culinary perspective by observing rather than training traditionally. Initially resistant to the demanding restaurant life, she discovered her passion for food and cultural sharing after exploring other careers. With 37 years of history, House of Nanking has become an iconic destination in San Francisco, earning global accolades for its cuisine. Following her family's legacy, Kathy opened House of Fang at 27, furthering their culinary tradition while embracing her distinct journey in the culinary world.
While many chefs train in culinary schools, Fang's education came from family and real-world experience. This unique upbringing gave her an intimate understanding of what makes a restaurant successful.
Initially, Kathy resisted following in her parents' footsteps due to the demanding nature of restaurant life, but later embraced her passion for food and culture.
House of Nanking opened in 1988 as a husband-and-wife venture. Despite their modest beginnings, they created what would become ‘quite iconic in San Francisco.’
A lot of people say it's the best Chinese food that they've ever had. And we're talking about people not just from the Bay Area, but all over the world.
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