Books like Number one Chinese restaurant by Lillian Li

The Beijing Duck House is more than a local favorite for Beijing duck and celebrations; it is a microcosm of Chinese‑American family life and long‑standing friendships. Owner Jimmy Han hopes to replace the family‑owned kitchen with a modern concept, while his brother Johnny and Johnny’s daughter Annie grapple with the absence of their fathers and the generational rifts that threaten to pull them apart. Long‑time staff Nan and Ah‑Jack, whose thirty‑year friendship teeters on a new possibility, must also navigate the rebellion of Nan’s son Pat as she tries to keep his youthful energy from derailing the restaurant. When Pat and Annie become entwined in a dangerous game that culminates in tragedy, the family’s loyalty is tested as they decide how much they will sacrifice to protect their children and preserve the legacy of the Duck House.

First publish date: 2018