A culinary trip in Southeast Asia

Food is one of the highlights of travelling. And for a region as diverse as Southeast Asia, the food you try on your travels can tell you much about the region’s culture. Although you might not be able to visit these countries in person right now, you can still satisfy your cravings for chilli crab or Filipino omelettes by checking out these four content creators on YouTube.

This Bangkok–based American travels around metropolitan and rural Thailand, experiencing local culture through food. Posted every Sunday and Wednesday, his travel videos show food that is so appetising, you can practically smell and taste it through your screen.

Singapore is known as a unique place where cultures meet and blend, and its food culture is no different. As Eatbook shows in reviews and food challenges, Hainanese chicken rice, laksa and salted egg chips are only appetisers when it comes to Singapore’s food scene.

Celebrate the weird and wonderful of Vietnamese cuisine through Sonny’s videos. Mutant chicken feet, cows’ intestines and giant snails – you probably won’t be craving these exotic dishes anytime soon, but at least you can learn about the fascinating culture and history behind them.

For some more down-to-Earth recipes you can make at home, Erwan’s channel is a great place to start. This half–French half–Filipino cook specialises in food, drinks and desserts from the Philippines and around Asia that are both delicious and do-able.

Are your cravings satisfied, or are you hungrier than ever for Southeast Asian delicacies? Subscribe to these YouTubers to discover more – with a Premium subscription you’ll be able to watch without ad interruptions or download to watch later. Who knows, they just might inspire your inner gourmet chef.

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