Perthyn: Angela Hui - Rhwng Cymru a Hong Kong | Between Wales and Hong Kong

Angela Hui, a food writer and journalist, explores the intersection of her Welsh upbringing and Chinese heritage through the lens of her family’s takeaway business, the Lucky Star. Growing up in the South Wales Valleys, she navigated a dual identity, experiencing both the tight-knit bond of a family living above their shop and the challenges of being one of the few Chinese families in the area. The evolution of Chinese takeaway food represents a unique culinary lane—authentic immigrant innovation tailored for Western palates that introduced flavors like black bean and satay to the local community. Her connection to Wales remains profound, rooted in a shared pride for cultural staples like bara brith and laver bread. Ultimately, belonging is defined as a portable sense of home, where the traditions of Sunday dim sum at Happy Gathering and the distinct Welsh accent coexist as foundational elements of her identity.