Before Momofuku became a global sensation and David Chang redefined modern cuisine, he was just another aimless twenty-something grappling with identity, mental illness, and failure. In Eat a Peach, Chang tells his story with raw honesty, sharp wit, and zero pretension.
From ramen joints in Japan to explosive kitchen meltdowns in New York, Chang explores the messy, high-pressure world of professional kitchens and his unlikely rise to chef superstardom. Along the way, he confronts racism, depression, and the toxic culture that fueled his success—and nearly broke him.
A New York Times bestseller, Eat a Peach is more than a chef’s memoir—it’s a brutally candid, often hilarious meditation on food, family, purpose, and the chaos of becoming. For anyone who’s ever felt like an outsider: this one’s for you.
