Philip Chiang

Philip Chiang is the co-founder of P. F. Chang's.[1]

## Biography[edit]

### Early life[edit]

Chiang was born in 1948 in Shanghai.[2][3] He spent his childhood in Japan, his parents having left China in 1949 due to political changes.[4] His father served as a Taiwanese diplomat, despite their Chinese origins.[4] With relatives in California, Chiang's mother, Cecilia Chiang, later moved with him and his sister to San Francisco's Chinatown.[4]

### Career[edit]

His culinary career began in the 1960s when his mother initiated "The Mandarin," one of the first U.S. Chinese restaurants.[3] The Mandarin, noted for its cuisine, extended its operations to include a Beverly Hills location.[3]

Following his graduation with a B.F.A. from the ArtCenter College of Design, Chiang took control of The Mandarin, and later started the Mandarette in West Hollywood.[3][5]

In 1992, Chiang collaborated with Paul Fleming, for a Chinese restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.[3] A year later, in 1993, he co-founded P.F. Chang in China Bistro.[3][6]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Holland, Glesni (May 5, 2019). "From China with love: P.F. Chang's founder Philip Chiang". BBC Good Food.
2. ^ "Museum of Chinese in America -- Oral History Archive".
3. ^ a b c d e f "Philip Chiang: Perfect recipe for culinary success". Arab News. January 22, 2014.
4. ^ a b c "An interview with Philip Chiang, founder of P.F. Chang's". Honolulu. October 10, 2011.
5. ^ "Creating a global dining kingdom". China Daily.
6. ^ https://www.esquireme.com/food-and-drink/food/how-philip-chiang-started-pf-changs