‘Always Be My Maybe’ and the Trap of ‘Authentic’ Cooking - Eater

‘Always Be My Maybe’ and the Trap of ‘Authentic’ Cooking Eater

Photo: Ed Araquel / Netflix For all its merits, the film buys into the myth of authenticity that has long confined immigrant cooks and cuisines Always Be My Maybe, a Netflix rom-com powered by the magnetism of co-stars Ali Wong and Randall Park, is refreshing for several reasons: It’s a rare rom-com about Asian Americans, and even in a landmark year for Asian-American representation in Hollywood, stands out for its diverse cast, skirting of stereotypes about Asians, and portrayal of a woman who chooses her career ambitions above her man — and is rewarded all the more for it. But while ahead...