Among the many takeaways we as a nation hold to a high standard, Chinese is up there – and for good reason. It’s the perfect go-to for almost all occasions. Feeling blah? Order a Chinese takeaway. Looking to celebrate a small (or large) win? Order a Chinese takeaway. Marking the end of a week with something special? It isn’t hard to guess which cuisine we’re opting for here. Though there is one slight drawback when it comes to takeaways: the long wait time.

On those days when you’re looking for a taste of the Orient minus the waiting around, British-Chinese chef Kwoklyn Wan has the answers. Growing up working in his family’s restaurants and later becoming a full-time chef at their third venue in Leicester at just 16 years old, it’s fair to say he knows a thing or two about Chinese takeaways – not to mention his background as a TV chef in Kwoklyn’s Chinese Takeaway Kitchen and his two cookbooks, Chinese Takeout Cookbook: From Chop Suey to Sweet ‘n’ Sour, Over 70 Recipes to Re-create Your Favourites and Chinese Takeaway in 5: 80 of Your Favourite Dishes Using Only Five Ingredients.

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