Documentary20191 seasonTV-PG★ 7.6

Street Food: Asia

Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.

Created by David Gelb

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Apr 26, 201930 min

    Hear the inspirational story of street food chef Jay Fai, who puts a spin on tom yum soup and boasts a Michelin star for her crab omelets.

  2. 2

    Osaka, Japan

    Apr 26, 201932 min

    Toyo is the humorous, fiery chef of a beloved izakaya in Osaka, the epicure's city known for popularizing street favorites from okonomiyaki to takoyaki.

  3. 3

    Delhi, India

    Apr 26, 201931 min

    From the crispy savory chaat to the spiced chole bhature, these Delhi street flavors are deeply connected to family stories and political history.

  4. 4

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Apr 26, 201931 min

    Among the sidewalk delicacies from gudeg to cassava noodles, the jajan pasar is the oldest. And one woman's recipe offers a window into the past.

  5. 5

    Chiayi, Taiwan

    Apr 26, 201934 min

    Tofu pudding. Fish head soup. Goat stew. The family-owned street stalls of Chiayi are bastions of Taiwan's culinary traditions.

  6. 6

    Seoul, South Korea

    Apr 26, 201930 min

    The food stalls at Gwangjang Market showcase some of South Korea's beloved old favorites, from soy-marinated crabs to knife-cut noodles.

  7. 7

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Apr 26, 201930 min

    Snail and broken rice are staples of Ho Chi Minh City's outdoorsy street food culture, which has been shaped by both history and family memory.

  8. 8

    Singapore

    Apr 26, 201933 min

    Putu piring, wonton noodles, chili crab, chicken rice. Hawkers selling some of Singapore's favorite dishes offer a glimpse into their lives.

  9. 9

    Cebu, Philippines

    Apr 26, 201932 min

    Benefitting from the rich biodiversity of the land and sea, Florencio Escabas makes a reef eel soup held dear by the island city's many residents.

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