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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Abha Shah and Es Best

Tired of takeout? These 2026 Chinese cookbooks will help you master authentic flavours at home

“I would try your local Chinese takeaway shop, but I just know it won’t be as good as the one I go to”, complained a friend on a Friday night. The undying loyalty to your local takeaway rivals little else. But what if homemade Chinese meals could taste even better?

For decades, many of us, from complete newbies to kitchen wizards, have shied away from cooking Chinese food for fear of not ever being able to recreate some of our favourite meals.

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