Eat A Peach : A Memoir

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In 2004, Momofuku Noodle Bar opened in a small space in Manhattan's East Village, where chef-owner David Chang served ramen and pork buns to a mix of fellow cooks and confused diners. Little did anyone know, Chang, who had faced numerous failures in his life, was on the brink of becoming one of the most influential chefs of his generation, driven by the question of how the underground could become mainstream. Growing up as the youngest son in a deeply religious Korean American family in Virginia, he graduated college feeling aimless and depressed. Seeking belonging, he moved to Japan, where he experienced a manic episode that led him to realize that cooking and sharing food could provide purpose and agency. In this candid and humorous memoir, Chang reflects on his tumultuous journey, revealing his mistakes and the extraordinary luck that brought him to the top of his profession. He confronts feelings of otherness and inadequacy, explores the mental illness that nearly derailed him, and finds hope in the shared joy of food. With unflinching honesty, he offers insights into restaurant life, balancing his love for cooking with the industry's brutal realities and uncertain future. This intimate account captures the making of a chef and the complexities of success and failure in the modern culinary world.