China Towns: Asian Cooking from Around the World in 100 Recipes by Jean-François Mallet is a visually stunning exploration of how Chinese cuisine transforms and thrives across global Chinatowns. Organized like a bustling menu — from dumplings and soups to wok-fired classics — the book captures the rich cultural fusion of cities like New York, San Francisco, and Paris through vibrant photography and accessible recipes. It’s a travelogue in cookbook form, celebrating migration, adaptation, and the ever-evolving story of Chinese food abroad.
