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Street Food: Asia
Overview
Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.
Status
Ended
Created By
David Gelb, Brian McGinn
Network
Netflix
Seasons & Episodes
Limited Series
Episodes
Bangkok, Thailand
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
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
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
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
Tofu pudding. Fish head soup. Goat stew. The family-owned street stalls of Chiayi are bastions of Taiwan's culinary traditions.
Seoul, South Korea
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
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
Putu piring, wonton noodles, chili crab, chicken rice. Hawkers selling some of Singapore's favorite dishes offer a glimpse into their lives.
Cebu, Philippines
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.
