The show was canceled in 1996 due to budget cuts at PBS. However, Yan Can Cook continued to air in reruns on PBS and other networks for many years. In 2012, Yan Can Cook was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Yan Can Cook was a groundbreaking show that helped to change the way Americans think about Chinese food. The show's success was due in large part to Yan's charismatic personality and his ability to make Chinese cooking accessible to home cooks. Yan Can Cook also helped to promote Chinese culture and heritage.
After Yan Can Cook was canceled, Yan continued to work as a chef and restaurateur. He also hosted several other cooking shows, including Martin Yan's Culinary Adventure (1998-2000) and Martin Yan's China (2001-2002). Yan is also the author of several cookbooks, including Martin Yan's Chinese Cooking for Dummies (2010) and Martin Yan's Easy Chinese Cookbook (2013).
In 2017, Yan was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy, and he is currently in remission. Yan continues to work as a chef and restaurateur, and he is also a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society.