Eat A Peach

A Chef's Memoir

David Chang author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:3rd Feb '22

£9.99

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The celebrated chef behind Momofuku and star of Netflix's Ugly Delicious gets uncomfortably real in his New York Times bestselling memoir.

In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar opened in Manhattan's East Village.

Its young chef-owner, David Chang, served ramen and pork buns to a mix of fellow restaurant cooks and confused diners whose idea of ramen was instant noodles in Styrofoam cups.

Eat a Peach chronicles Chang's journey to becoming one of the most influential chefs of his generation. Laying bare his mistakes and feelings of otherness and inadequacy, Chang gives us a penetrating look at restaurant life...

'Full of humour and honesty, it provides nourishment and a sense of solidarity' New York Times

For fans of Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential and Nigel Slater's Toast

Inspiring...This book is for anyone who...aspires to become an entrepreneur or a more decent person. * Adam Grant, author of ORIGINALS *
A great storyteller with a great story to tell * Jimmy Kimmel *
A compelling philosophy of a man who believes in a beautiful life beyond reach * Min Jin Lee, author of PACHINKO *

Full of humour and honesty, it provides nourishment and a sense of solidarity

* New York Times *
Dave Chang’s writing is honest and vulnerable. As a child of immigrants, the DNA of his story spoke to me. Now I just have to keep up with his drive and tenacity! -- Hasan Minhaj, host, Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj

ISBN: 9781529113426

Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 23mm

Weight: 267g

304 pages