Abstract
If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendy’s combined. *The Fortune Cookie Chronicles* traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jennifer Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own connection to Chinese cuisine. *The Fortune Cookie Chronicles* speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole and the way it has shaped American culture.