Crying in H Mart

A deeply moving memoir about food, grief, and identity from the frontwoman of Japanese Breakfast.

Michelle Zauner reflects on losing her Korean mother to cancer and the emotional weight of their relationship—complicated by cultural tension, love, and food. From shopping at H Mart to preparing kimchi, Zauner reveals how food can preserve memory and identity.

With lyrical prose and emotional honesty, Crying in H Mart became a surprise bestseller and a beloved work of modern Asian-American literature.