World Café Asia

Justine Shapiro travels to Vietnam and begins her journey in Ho Chi Minh City. She then travel by bus to Halong Bay on the Gulf of Tonkin.

The sake bars of Tokyo, the rainforests of Cameroon, the conch-catching isles of the Caribbean, the most diverse dishes on the planet require daring character and a strong stomach.

Travelers go around the world in search of the the strange and exotic foods and drinks that distinguish the culinary cultures of the planet.

From the French Quarter to the Bayou, Bobby Chinn cooks Cajun and Creole in the Deep South - a region with a unique history that makes for some great food.

Bobby explores how Indian chutneys and pickles enhance every meal, keeps a hungry film crew going with a lentil eggplant curry, and learns how to grill prawns in a Masala marinade.

Bobby discovers the thriving traditions of Palestinian food. This includes upside-down Lamb Stew and Sumac-Seasoned Chicken. Bobby gets his first taste of Jordanian food - Lamb in Yogurt Sauce.

Uncover recipes, history, humor, and sometimes downright strange foods.

Unearth the unique stories behind the world’s most unique dishes.

Unearth the unique stories behind the world’s most unique dishes.

Unearth the unique stories behind the world’s most unique dishes.

Unearth the unique stories behind the world’s most unique dishes.