Angela Hui is an award-winning journalist and editor from South Wales. Her work has been published in gal-dem, HuffPost, Independent, Refinery29 and Vice, among others. She lives in East London where she is currently the Food and Drink writer at Time Out London. She runs the @chinesetakeawaysuk Instagram account documenting Chinese takeaways up and down the country and sharing the stories of unseen workers in the hospitality industry.
A beautiful book: compellingly written, tender and
thoughtful. It shines a light onto a part of our food culture
that's beloved and yet often undervalued . . . I loved it --
Ruby Tandoh, bestselling author of Eat Up! and Cook as
You Are
I read Takeaway in one sitting. Angela's writing is so
relatable. Chinese takeaways can't taste the same again when you
know how much love, sacrifice and soul families have put into each
dish -- Elaine Chong, journalist and presenter
This is the type of book that I would buy for friends on
repeat, safe in the knowledge that they too would love it --
Ravneet Gill, author of The Pastry Chef's Guide
Takeaway is a wonder: a warm, incandescent memoir
about identity, food, family, relationships. It's so affecting
I read it with a lump in my throat -- Annie Lord, author of
Notes on Heartbreak
A rare, precious insight into the lives of those behind the
takeaways that were so integral to local communities around the UK
yet often remained on the periphery . . . a brilliant book
that offers a unique perspective on something familiar to so many
-- Melissa Thompson, award-winning food writer and columnist for
BBC Good Food
This book deeply touched my heart as well as my taste
buds! A visceral memoir like no other! So grateful
for its existence! -- Naomi Shimada, author of Mixed
Feelings
An un-put-down-able account of coming of age - and coming of
identity. Hui's narration is quirky, funny and often
poignant. -- Jenny Lau, founder of Celestial Peach
I loved it and found it very moving, both as a memoir, a thriller,
and the villain origin story of Britain's most exciting young
food writer -- Jonathan Nunn, Editor of Vittles
Takeaway feels like coming home. It is a testament to the
resilience of Chinese families and a tender reminder to
cherish the many ways love is shown.-- Tori West, author of It's
Not Just You
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