Question: is napa cabbage the same as chinese cabbage

Answer: Yes, Napa or nappa cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis or Brassica rapa Pekinensis Group) is a type of Chinese cabbage originating near the Beijing region of China, and is widely used in East Asian cuisine. Since the 20th century, it is also a widespread crop in Europe, America and Australia. In much of the world, this is the vegetable referred to as ``Chinese cabbage''. In Australia it is referred to as 'wombok'.