Luke takes to the streets of Asia to embark on a culinary exploration of its food and culture, as he explores street food throughout Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Luke completes his street food journey in Jakarta, Indonesia where he visits a busy stall that’s been serving a traditional Indonesian salad since 1961. Luke indulges in an Indonesian dessert, the sweet Martabak, known as the ‘King of Street Food’.

In Jakarta, Luke indulges in an Indonesian dessert, the sweet Martabak, known as the ‘King of Street Food’.

Luke Nguyen's Street Food Asia

The King of Street Food

Luke continues his street food adventure exploring Jakarta, Indonesia. Meeting up with his old friend, Derice, Luke unearths the delicious delicacies of Chinatown, finding the experience a melting pot of diverse cultural cuisines.

Luke continues his street food adventure exploring Jakarta, a melting pot of diverse cultural cuisines.

Jakarta's Cultural Melting Pot

Luke starts his day at the central Jalan Imbi market in Kuala Lumpur with a street food medley for breakfast. Later, he meets Mr Sou who has been cooking a hearty Pork Bone Soup with medicinal herbal properties for over 20 years.

In Kuala Lumpur, Luke meets Mr Sou who cooks a hearty Pork Bone Soup with medicinal herbal properties.

Pork Bone Soup for the Soul

In multicultural Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Luke meets his friend Tana in Brickfields, filled with a variety of different Indian dishes; then meets the famous Mr Hung with a reputation for flying instant noodles nearly two stories high.

Luke meets the famous Mr Hung with a reputation for flying instant noodles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur's Famous Flying Noodles

Luke searches for the best Tom Yum soup in Bangkok and entertains the locals with a rare Thai delicacy, dancing shrimp salad. He wanders through the streets of Chinatown and dines at a 70 year old street food stall millimetres away from traffic.

Luke searches for the best Tom Yum soup in Bangkok and entertains the locals with a rare Thai delicacy.

Bites at Night

Luke continues his street food journey venturing into Bangkok, Thailand, with different street food vendors on every corner. He learns how to cook a traditional Thai dessert, Thai Coconut Pudding and queues up for the best Thai Red Pork in town.

Luke continues his street food journey in Bangkok, with different street food vendors on every corner.

Delicacies on the River

Luke continues through the streets of Saigon visiting his favourite Pho restaurant, then it’s off to Miss YungJow,  who has been cooking a different dish every day for twenty years. In District 4, Luke cooks up some spicy Chilli Crab Claws.

Luke visits his favourite Pho restaurant, then cooks up some spicy Chilli Crab Claws.

The Best Pho in District One

Luke arrives in his home town of Saigon just in time for a breakfast of iced coffee with condensed milk and a vermicelli noodle dish topped with grilled pork and herbs.

Luke arrives in Saigon for a breakfast of iced coffee with condensed milk and a vermicelli noodle dish.

Breakfast in Saigon

Luke takes to the streets of Asia to embark on a culinary exploration of its food and culture.

Luke Nguyen's Street Food Asia

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