In this mouth-watering episode, we sit down with our guest, Mr. Suhail Khan, an avid traveler and passionate foodie whose journeys revolve around tasting and experiencing the local cuisine of every place he visits. From bustling street food stalls to intimate home-cooked meals and Michelin-starred restaurants, Suhail embraces it all. But for him, it’s not just about the flavors—it’s about the rituals, the culture, and the history that shape every dish.
Join us as we dive into fascinating food stories from across the world. We explore the meticulous preparation of Turkish coffee, the slow-cooked Bedouin Zarb in Jordan, and the deep-rooted connections between dishes like Pho and the Vietnam War. We uncover the culinary linkages that span continents—from Uzbek Plov to Indian Biryani, from Samosas to Dumplings. Suhail shares his insights from conversations with locals, unveiling the histories, traditions, and hidden stories behind the meals that define cultures.
Get ready for a flavorful journey through Uzbekistan, LatinAmerica, Iran, Jordan, India, Morocco, Portugal, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and beyond. If you love food, travel, and the stories they tell, this episode is a feast for the senses!
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Show Notes:
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00:00:00 Trailer
00:01:53 Episode intro
00:04:01 Suhail & early travel stories
00:23:43 Food vacation
00:26:52 Coffee collection
00:29:23 Legendary Ethiopian Coffee
00:40:06 Comfort Food & Pho
00:48:59 Empanadas in S. America
00:50:44 Paste De nata in Portugal
00:53:58 Food Links & Biryanis
00:58:00 Iran’s Isfahan Beryan
01:00:47 Plov in Tashkent
01:03:50 Food for the masses
01:19:11 Everglades National Park (Florida)
01:07:31 Jordan food stories
01:09:13 Türkiye food stories
01:12:49 Coffee’s of the world
01:15:00 Uzbekistan food stories
01:25:13 Role of yogurt
01:27:54 Morocco food stories
01:37:13 Fruits of the world
01:42:40 Exotic meats
01:46:31 Pizzas of the world
01:55:04 Community eating practices
02:03:09 Street food stories
02:07:44 Star restaurants
02:09:39 Where next?
02:12:08 Toodles