Martin Yan Quotations

I have a lot of cooking tools. In fact I have a whole drawer full of knives. Cooking tools, especially cutlery, are my toys.

I can represent my culture while helping not only the Chinese-American community, but also the community at large.

First of all, I can't really claim to be a great chef.

I don't like to waste anything. Any food left over from the night before is always eaten the next day.

Why is America such a great country. It is because we stand united.

Anyone that has come to America past the age of eighteen will be able to understand when I say that you can never shake your accent.

I am just a normal professional with a great job and a great life.

Soy sauce is really a multi-purpose seasoning.

When I retire or pass away, I will be able to look back and say that this has been an exciting life. That's all that matters.

At thirteen, when I arrived in Hong Kong after leaving China, I made a living by working in a restaurant.