Kitchen Chinese, Ann Mahâs funny and poignant first novel about a young Chinese-American woman who travels to Beijing to discover food, family, and herself is a delightâcomplete with mouth-watering descriptions of Asian culinary delicacies, from Peking duck and Mongolian hot pot to the colorful, lesser known Ants in a Tree that will delight foodies everywhere. Reminiscent of Elizabeth Gilbertâs runaway bestseller Eat, Pray, Love, Mahâs tale of clashing cultures, rival siblings, and fine dining is an unforgettable, unexpectedly sensual listening experienceâthe story of one womanâs search for identity and purpose in an exotic and faraway land.