![]() ![]() It would have been impossible to know it at the time-and certainly Chang would have bet against himself-but he, who had failed at almost every endeavour in his life, was about to become one of the most influential chefs of his generation, driven by the question, "What if the underground could become the mainstream?" Chang grew up the youngest son of a deeply religious Korean American family in Virginia. Its young chef-owner, David Chang, worked the line, serving ramen and pork buns to a mix of fellow restaurant cooks and confused diners whose idea of ramen was instant noodles in Styrofoam cups. With Eat a Peach, he puts words to so many of the things we all feel, sharing generously of his own journey so we can all benefit in the process.' Chrissy Teigen, New York Times bestselling author of Cravings In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar opened in a tiny, stark space in Manhattan's East Village. David is a personal hero - funny, wise, humble, and self-aware. Now, with this soulful memoir, David has added another feather to his cap- brilliant writer. The recipes, including those from the ginger-scallion noodles and roasted pork belly served at Noodle Bar, are almost perks this would be a great read even without them.' The New York Times 'Ever since I slurped my first Momofuku ramen bowl, I knew David Chang was a special chef. ![]() 'David Chang writes about a chef's life in a way that feels completely fresh. ![]()
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