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Hosted by Abang Brian · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 50 episodes
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The Hungry Immigrant podcast, hosted by celebrity chef, cookbook author and educator Abang Brian, is dedicated to preserving Asian food culture and heritage. Through insightful conversations with chefs, food historians, and culinary innovators, the podcast explores traditional dishes, culinary techniques, and the cultural significance of food. Each episode celebrates the power of food in preserving identity and heritage, with the goal of keeping Asian culinary traditions alive for future generations.
Abang Brian hosts The Hungry Immigrant, a arts show with 50 episodes published.
Are you using your wok correctly? Eleanor Hoh, better known as the Wok Star, joins Dr. Abang Brian to reveal what most home cooks misunderstand about wok cooking. They explore how to choose, season and care for a wok; wh
Who gets to decide whether food is “authentic”? Recorded live at the 2026 Kalamazoo Foodways Symposium, Chef Dr. Abang Brian is joined by Peecoonn Allen, Thai-born founder of Umami Ramen, and Shane Bernardo, a Filipino f
Lao food is not Thai food. Yet for decades, one of Southeast Asia's oldest culinary traditions has been misunderstood, hidden behind restaurant menus, and overshadowed by history. In this episode of The Hungry Immigrant
In this episode of Hungry Heroes, we spotlight Abi “Lumpia Queen” Marquez — a creator who turned a humble Filipino staple into a global conversation. From filming in her home kitchen to winning a Webby Award and earning
In the heart of the 11th arrondissement, Abang Brian found home the moment he opened the door to The Hood Paris. A buzzing café and restaurant that has become a soul-restoring haven for modern Asians and a vibrant cultur
This week, The Hungry Immigrant travels to rainy Seattle to sit with one of the most important voices in Chinese-American cuisine today. Hsiao-Ching Chou grew up in her family's Chinese restaurant in Columbia, Missouri —
Malaysia doesn't just celebrate Hari Raya. It lives it, across religions, cultures, and kitchen tables.In this special live episode, The Hungry Immigrant records in front of a live audience in Kuala Lumpur during Ramadan
What does it mean to rediscover your identity through food? In this episode of The Hungry Immigrant, Abang Brian sits down with Chef Patrice Cleary, Filipina-American chef and owner of Purple Patch DC and Joia Burger in
Ceddy Ang has always been the funny one.The one who could turn awkward into entertaining. The one who could laugh firstbefore anyone else did.But behind the humour was a boy who grew up being teased for his voice,questio
What is “authentic food”, and who gets to decide? In this episode of The Hungry Immigrant, chef, author and TV host Sapna Anand takes us on a powerful, spiced journey across borders, from her childhood in Goa to building
In this episode of The Hungry Immigrant, Abang Brian sits down with Malaysian fashion icon Melinda Looi for a deeply personal conversation about food, identity, and the rituals that shape who we become. Melinda grew up i
Season 3 of The Hungry Immigrant opens with a woman redefining what it means to represent Asia on the world stage. From Beijing to New York, from private finishing schools to Netflix screens worldwide, Sara Jane Ho has b
At just 29, Sam Cho went from exporting millions of pounds of eggs to becoming the youngest and first person of color to lead the Port of Seattle Commission. In this episode, Sam shares how growing up as the son of Korea
In this Hungry Bite with Malaysia’s beloved Chef Wan, we dive into the unapologetic pride of serving authentic flavors, the powerful role of mak ciks (aunties) in preserving culinary heritage, and why food is more than j
We sit down with Kripal Amanna, Founder & Host of Food Lovers TV — the YouTube channel with over 1.2 million subscribers dedicated to uncovering India’s hidden culinary treasures. From bamboo-steamed idlis in remote vill
From the MasterChef Malaysia stage to running her own bake shop, Dr. Ezani Monoto has never lost sight of her roots. In this heartwarming and thoughtful episode, we talk about faith, food, family, and the legacy of recip
What does it mean to truly belong — when your name, food, and even identity feel constantly misunderstood? MasterChef France 2015 winner Khánh-Ly Huynh opens up about growing up Vietnamese in France, navigating identity,
Malai Ice Cream, a brand redefining what ice cream can be by infusing South Asian flavors into an American classic. Behind the brand, there’s Pooja, the founder of Malai and Malai is her love letter to her identity, cult
We headed to Brooklyn, New York to meet the one and only Auria Abraham — aka The Sambal Lady. From a classically trained pianist to running a jingle house to pioneering Malaysian food in America, Auria shares how she bui
We sat down with Serene, the dynamic second-generation Korean American behind Sorimmara USA, to unpack what it’s like growing up in a family-run restaurant business. From childhood memories of rice cakes and Korean soups
Abi Marquez
Lumpia Queen
1 appearance on this show
Sara Jane Ho
Etiquette Expert, Star, and Author of Mind Your Manners · Antevorta Labs
1 appearance on this show
Patrice Cleary
Purple Patch DC
1 appearance on this show
Pooja Bavishi
Malai Ice Cream
1 appearance on this show
Serene
Sorimmara USA
1 appearance on this show
Jules Guiang
Urban Chick
1 appearance on this show
Bonnie Nguyen
Asian Hustle Network
1 appearance on this show
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