Cecilia Chiang, the mother of Chinese food in America

Restaurateur Cecilia Chiang, who is credited with introducing Americans to authentic Chinese cuisine, died Wednesday, October 28 at the age of 100. In this “Sunday Morning” story that originally aired November 23, 2014, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Chiang about the creation of her legendary San Francisco restaurant, the Mandarin.

[pejo]

She passed away the day before this video was uploaded at 100 years old. Rest In Peace

[Heyyall]

I had to pause when he said WHAT?!?!? She looks GREAT 😱

[SirAbyss]

Wow, 100 years old. What a life well lived. RIP Mrs. Chiang. You've earned your rest.

[imfromdowntown]

And of course Cecilia's son Philip Chiang founded the highly successful American-Chinese chain *_P.F. Chang's_* with Paul Fleming.
Cecilia Chiang always seemed like a very pleasant, humble lady. RIP

[margo]

My school was a block up the hill from Chinatown. I used to walk down there after school, poke around in shops, buy fried pork buns and almond cookies. I miss it so!

[mariannesouza]

Beautiful lady, beautiful smile. RIP 😔💞

[RayMak]

She is so strong and youthful. A true legend

[hopeclayburnsax]

I love ‘Soul of A Banquet’. She was a great host and educator. May her soul find rest.

[annasahlstrom]

God bless you, Mrs. Chiang! You're cooking in Heaven with Leah Chase now.

[ajtam]

Huh? 95?! She still had full mental faculties and was active like this? Just mind-boggling. Wow...she lived her life to the fullest. 100 years of great stories. Amazing. RIP.

[J_cobra]

When you realize that her son Philip Chiang, also opened PF Chiang’s. Swear this lady was literally the reason This country has an obsession with Chinese. May God bless you and rest in peace 🕊

[nancydemoss]

I've eaten at the Mandarin twice. Once in 1973 and again in 1980. Fantastic both times! Great memories and I'm hungry now!

[RechtmanDon]

I'm a U.S. citizen currently residing in China. Students and friends have asked me if I liked Chinese food. I explained to them that I first ate in a Chinese restaurant when I was 12; it was in San Francisco. For many years, I've enjoyed countless Chinese restaurants in the States.
I never tasted Chinese food until I came to China!

[MJ]

She looked like such a classy lady! Rest in peace Lady Chiang!

[champagnesocialist]

Such an infectious smile and brilliant human being... RIP💖

[Chutneyluv]

The way she screamed at that cook to dry the meat or it would burn; shows that she was a tough lady! She expected the best in her food and people! Respect given!
It kept her young and vibrant! RIP Chef Cecilia 🙏🍜🙏😇

[damselinadress]

As I sit in Chinese takeout waiting for my food this pops up. Lol

[stanleycoleman]

Cool informative segment. Made me hungry.

[jitaru]

She's right when she said chop suey disappeared I actually had to look it up

[jameswoods]

Wow She was Fantastic & Really Smart!