Fortune Cookies
A Treat with a Global Twist
Surprise! Fortune cookies weren’t born in China but in California These crispy, fortune-filled delights were likely cooked up in the early 1900s, with San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden and Los Angeles’ Hong Kong Noodle Company both staking claims. Whether you believe in their fortunes or just enjoy the crunch, one thing's for sure—fortune cookies are an American invention with a global twist!
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