KATHY FANG
Award Winning Chef, Entrepreneur, and On-Air Television Personality
House of Nanking (HONK) has served as an iconic San Francisco staple in the historic Chinatown community since its founding in 1988 by Kathy’s parents, Chef Peter Fang and his wife Lily. Together, they turned HONK into a wildly popular restaurant, drawing infamously long lines around the block that continue to this day. House of Nanking has remained nearly the same while becoming a landmark dining destination for locals, travelers and celebrities alike. The restaurant has hosted food stars such as Rachel Ray, and has appeared in blockbuster films including The Matrix 4 (2021) (as Neo’s favorite noodle shop!) and Ant-Man (2023). HONK is recognized by the San Francisco Legacy Business Registry for its success, longevity, and outstanding contribution to the city’s culinary and cultural history for more than 30 years.
Growing up in HONK, Kathy learned Chinese cooking by watching her father in the kitchen, and developed a knack for the culinary business. She has since taken over the helm at HONK, as well as partnered with her father to open a sister restaurant, Fang, in downtown San Francisco 2009.
In 2009, Kathy and her father Peter Fang opened Fang Restaurant in San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. As Executive Chef and co-owner, Kathy blends her family’s Cantonese and Shanghainese heritage and cooking style with her own inspiration drawn from her perspective as a native San Franciscan, her global travels, and her formal training at the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School. At Fang, Kathy combines her culinary talents, entertaining expertise, and keen business sense to offer a modern twist on Chinese fare and an exceptional dining experience.
