Michelle Yee - The Takeout

Location

Los Angeles, California

School

Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University

Expertise

Matcha cafes, Cozy Asian eateries, Afternoon tea

Michelle is obsessed with everything relating to tea, from learning all the newest techniques to whisking matcha and visiting a variety of afternoon tea shops.
Michelle has a spreadsheet of all the best restaurants and cafes in Los Angeles and the Bay Area that she keeps updated.
As a huge Hello Kitty fan, Michelle has visited every official Hello Kitty café in existence.

Experience

Michelle is a freelance writer, editor, and journalist based in Los Angeles. While she started writing about different pop culture events and festivities like Hello Kitty Con and San Diego Comic Con for Los Angeles magazine, she eventually branched out to creating content about interior design and architecture for Communication Arts and Interior Design. Now, she embraces her love of food and is diving into the culinary scene at The Takeout. In her free time, to bolster her grasp of different cuisines, she enjoys visiting different restaurants and coffee shops, baking sweet treats, and trying out new matcha recipes.

Education

Michelle earned a Master's in Creative Writing from Chapman University and a Bachelor's in English from Loyola Marymount University.

The Takeout Editorial Policies

The Takeout’s industry-leading editorial coverage is the result of collaboration between writers and editors with a wide array of experience and expertise in the world of food and drink. Every article is fact-checked by our team of editors to ensure accuracy. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information.

Our mission is to both inform and entertain our readers, telling them everything they want to know (and more) about food. We strive to always provide a well-rounded reading experience, bringing both the biggest food news of the day and a break from the news. Additional information on our editorial process available here.

Stories By Michelle Yee

Order A Better Chipotle Bowl With These 5 Tricks

Chipotle is becoming more expensive because of inflation. Here are five tricks to getting a better Chipotle bowl at this fast-casual restaurant.
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4 Tips For Ordering An Even Better In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out's menu may not look like it at first glance but you can customize your burger order quite a bit. Here are some tips for crafting an In-N-Out burger.
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This KFC Kids Meal Actually Makes The Perfect Adult Work Lunch

Fast food menus can sometimes feel overcrowded, but this kids meal at KFC is a sleeper hit that makes for a surprisingly affordable workday lunch.
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The Biggest Difference Between Costco And Sam's Club Food Courts That No One Talks About

Both Costco and Sam's Club have food courts that serve dishes that have become customer favorites. However, certain factors separate the two experiences.
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Cool Off With 11 Grocery Store Ice Creams We Found For $5 And Under

Got an ice cream itch that needs scratching, but scared off by high parlor prices? Go to your local grocery store, where great brands often cost less than $5.
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The Under $10 Ikea Must-Grab That's Perfect For Tidy Meal Prep

Amidst the many items you'll find at an Ikea location, there's a small but totally useful item that's great for cleanup and maximizing kitchen space.
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8 Mouthwatering Candies Made From Honey We Found On Amazon

Just about any candy you can imagine is available via Amazon's online resources. Does that include honey candy? It does, and here are 8 of our favorites.
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The Unexpected Downside You'll Find With Costco's Frozen Mozzarella Sticks

Costco's frozen mozzarella sticks deliver in almost every way — crisp breading, top-notch cheese pull — but for some reason, it's missing one key element.
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This Simple Japanese Appetizer Has Customers Running To Costco

Some of Costco's food offerings have generated a devoted following among shoppers. The latest to reach cult status is a tasty and easy-to-make Asian appetizer.
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The Space-Saving Kitchen Essential You Can Grab At Dollar Tree For Under $2

Dollar Tree has countless ways to improve your kitchen for less than $2, including this colorful and useful staple that makes both cooking and storage a breeze.
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