Scalding oil, racist prank calls and endless ‘lid duty’: growing up in a Chinese restaurant – My family arrived from Hong Kong in the 80s to run a takeaway in Wales. As a child, I loved the sights and sounds of the kitchen, but I soon came to realise: I wanted out
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Anyone with similar life experience able to tell me how to avoid “yeet hay” and gwai lo specials at a takeaway?
I love cantonese food. How do I get them to make it for me?
Pretty much my experience as a person of Chinese heritage in this country. Racism towards us is not taken seriously. Its A shame because seeing the unwavering support some communities get is inspiring and fills me with hope. Yet it always falls flat whenever theres any attempt at spreading awareness of the asian experience.