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Season 1 – Street Food: Asia

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The creators of "Chef's Table" take to the streets in this half-hour series. "Street Food" brings viewers to some of the world's most vibrant cities, where the rich culture of street food is explored. From the hawker stalls of Singapore to the food carts of India, episodes highlight the stories of perseverance and culture that bring life to various countries' cuisine. Nations visited include Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and Vietnam.

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LEOR T @RT19997438 09/10/2024 It's Extremely Disrespectful of the creators to Dub in English over the Asian chefs as a default option for viewing. Its such a poor decision and it stopped me from watching this show - even though it was well crafted and interesting. See more Read all reviews
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David Gelb

Creator

Brian McGinn

Creator

Philip Hersh

Actor

David Gelb

Writer

Brian McGinn

Writer

Andrew Fried

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Bangkok, Thailand 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Osaka, Japan Toyo is the humorous, fiery chef of a beloved izakaya in Osaka, the epicure's city known for popularizing street favorites, including okonomiyaki and takoyaki. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Delhi, India From the crispy and savory chaat to spiced chole bhature, these Delhi street flavors are deeply connected to familial stories and political history. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Yogyakarta, Indonesia Among the sidewalk delicacies from gudeg to cassava nodles, the jajan pasar is the oldest; one woman's recipe provides a window into the past. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Chiayi, Taiwan Tofu pudding, fish head soup and goat stew are among the delicacies at the family-owned street stalls of Chiayi, which are bastions of Taiwan's culinary traditions. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Seoul, South Korea The food stalls at Gwangjang Market showcase some of South Korea's beloved traditional favorites, including soy-marinated crabs and knife-cut noodles. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Snail and broken rice are among the staples of Ho Chi Minh City's outdoorsy street food culture, which has been shaped by both history and family memory. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Singapore Putu piring, wonton noodles, chili crab and chicken rice are some of Singapore's favorite dishes that hawkers sell, and the foods offer glimpses into their lives. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 26, 2019 Cebu, Philippines Benefiting from the rich biodiversity of the land and sea, Florencio Escabas makes a reef eel soup that is held dear by the island city's many inhabitants. Details
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Season Info

Creator
David Gelb, Brian McGinn
Executive Producer
Andrew Fried, David Gelb
Screenwriter
David Gelb, Brian McGinn
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Documentary, Travel, Special Interest
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 26, 2019