Restaurant Kid

Have you ever felt caught between two worlds, struggling to find where you truly belong? This memoir explores the complexities of identity, family expectations, and the search for self, offering a powerful look at what it means to forge your own path while honoring your roots. You’ll follow Rachel Phan’s journey growing up in her family's Vietnamese restaurant. Discover how the immigrant experience, the pressures of a family business, and the clash between cultural traditions and personal dreams shaped her. This story provides a moving perspective on finding your voice and creating a life that is uniquely yours.

Rachel Phan is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has been featured in prestigious publications like The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. Growing up in her family’s Vietnamese restaurant, she gained a unique, firsthand perspective on the immigrant experience, food, and community. This upbringing provided the rich, personal foundation for her debut memoir, Restaurant Kid, where she explores the complexities of family, identity, and the search for belonging between two cultures.