A review by nickscoby
L.A. Son: My Life, My City, My Food by Roy Choi

5.0

First, let me freely admit my bias: I love books about multi-cultural LA. Also, I was in a bit of a reading drought when I picked this one up, so I was craving a good read. L.A. Son definitely delivers. This book could've been hella wack. Thankfully, the writing fully captures Choi's voice and aesthetic. The book truly is a memoir with some recipes. Choi reflects upon all of the cultural experiences that make him truly a L.A. native. Definitely a nuanced portrayal of Asian American masculinity, and it complicates the Model Minority stereotype. I know that I may be grading on a curve here, but this book is a winner!