Street Food: Asia - Limited Series

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Bangkok, Thailand

1 - Bangkok, Thailand

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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.

Osaka, Japan

2 - Osaka, Japan

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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.

Delhi, India

3 - Delhi, India

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

4 - Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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.

Chiayi, Taiwan

5 - Chiayi, Taiwan

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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

Seoul, South Korea

6 - Seoul, South Korea

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

7 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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.

Singapore

8 - Singapore

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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

Cebu, Philippines

9 - Cebu, Philippines

Air Date: April 26, 2019

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.