The Philippines is the world’s 12th-largest country; an island paradise surrounded by the world’s great culinary cultures and the native home to plants like the coconut. So why is Filipino cuisine so unknown- and more than that, hated?
This week, we’re exploring Bangkok’s Pinoy subculture, visiting the best restaurants and navigating the migrant enclave to find the story of what Filipino food really is, why it’s so misunderstood, and how it became perceived as the black sheep of Southeast Asia.
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0:00 – Introduction
1:23 – The History of Filipino Food
3:43 – First Feast
6:44 – Dish by Dish Through 5000 Years
9:47 – The Hidden Gem
13:48 – Why Does the World Hate Filipino Food?
16:37 – The Core of the Problem
18:39 – Pridi Banomyong
20:10 – Second Feast
23:16 – Challenges
27:14 – Palengke
28:39 – Flavors
33:25 – Halo Halo
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Video Credits:
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