Anna Li

Hello, I’m Anna from Late Night Anna! I’m an Australian-born Chinese food content creator based in Sydney. You may know me from my DIY instant noodles, or my fast food series where I build my own Asian-inspired fast food brand, Bao Bae.

I love transforming everyday ingredients into playful, Asian-fusion dishes that spark nostalgia and joy. My cooking is deeply influenced by my childhood years studying in Guangzhou, China, where I fell in love with the diversity of Chinese cuisine. Living abroad at a young age broadened my perspective on food, and today I’m obsessed with blending flavours from both the East and West.

Outside of the kitchen, music has always been a huge part of my life. Growing up, I’ve always dreamt of being a singer. I’ve performed at Korean music festivals across Sydney, and I’ve competed in the national finals of Chinese singing competitions including Sing! China (中国好声音) and The Singer (唱响星图).

From corporate girlie to content creator, I’m now on a mission to finally chase my dreams in my 30s. Growing up in a financially struggling Asian household, I followed the traditional path — studying a commerce and law degree and spending 8 years working in a 9-5 corporate career. But deep down, I always knew that I wanted to pursue something creative. In May 2025, I was made redundant, and that moment became the push I needed to pursue content creation full-time.

Today, my purpose is to spark joy through food and (hopefully) music, and to inspire others to find the courage to pursue their own dreams — no matter how big or small.