Sama Sama: Comfort Food from My Mixed Malaysian Kitchen

In Malay, sama sama ("same same") is a way of saying "you're welcome" to reinforce the idea of togetherness and equality in this everyday exchange. From successful restaurateur and TV presenter Julie Lin, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie's identity (Malaysian, Chinese and Scottish) with heartwarming stories of food and self-discovery, reminding us that food is the thread that ties us all together.

Publisher Marketing: "Malaysian Scottish restaurateur Lin explores "authentically in-between" food in these creative recipes...Lin proves a chatty guide, sharing personal stories and the results of falling down "internet wormholes"... Lin's is an exciting new voice, and [it's] a collection that's so full of good ideas."--Publishers Weekly Review Quotes : "Sama Sama is a book of such charm, it just burrowed its way into my heart."--Nigella Lawson Biographical Note : Julie Lin is a Malaysian-Scottish chef, writer, TV presenter and restauranteur. Julie has a successful restaurant in Glasgow, GaGa, Michelin recommended and named Best Restaurant in Scotland in 2022. Some of her recent work includes regular appearances on Saturday Kitchen , featuring on The Hairy Bikers Go Local and hugely popular Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil , as well as cooking for Judi Dench on Country File . Julie has also contributed to several publications including the Guardian , Observer , BBC Food and Vice . She has a Substack and accompanying podcast, Use Your Noodle, on which she shares recipes and anecdotes from her week. In 2024, Julie was named Food Influencer of the Year at the Golden Chopsticks Awards and was named Women of Influence's Woman to Watch. Review Quotes : "Food has the power to stir memories, bring people together, transport you to new places, and, most importantly, take you home. Julie captures all of this within these pages. This book is a true joy."--Yotam Ottolenghi Publisher Marketing : More than a cookbook, Sama Sama celebrates all parts of Julie's mixed Malaysian heritage through 90 recipes that are "authentically in-between."

Format: Hardcover | Pages: 288 | Publication Date: 2025-05-13