Han Dynasty

Han Chiang was born and raised in Taiwan, and at age 13 he moved with his parents to Lancaster County, PA. After dropping out of Drexel University and spending time working in his mother’s flower shop, he decided to chase his dream of opening a restaurant that showcased the food of his father’s native Sichuan province. After taking out loans and mortgages, Han and his mother, Lung Lung, were able to scrounge together enough money to open Han Dynasty in a small strip mall outside of Philadelphia on Mother’s Day 2007.

Han Dynasty took off like wildfire, and its menu of authentic, fiery Sichuan specialties immediately began to earn it accolades, including being named one of Philly’s Top 50 Restaurants in its first year. Since then, their commitment to sharing the authentic cuisine and culture of China’s Sichuan province has led to the opening of additional locations in and around Philadelphia and also in New York City, with more in the works. But at its heart, Han Dynasty remains a family business: Lung Lung grows Chinese vegetables for the restaurants in her garden, and Han’s father, Tao Pin, is a master calligrapher whose art can be seen hanging in every location. And now, for the first time, their signature dishes are shipping to your door!