I use to watch this religiously as a child. When Andrew went somewhere I felt like I went with him... Although I was straight in the hood of Detroit lol
Big props to Andrew Z for respecting the culture and history of the foods he tries regardless of whether he likes it or not. He may react positively or negatively to the taste but he never ridicules the food he tries and is always gracious to those who share their food with him. I miss this show!
Lol, "he never ridicules".... are we watching the same video? 😂.... what is your definition of "ridicule"? "I respect people eating things that taste like rancid mush", that's not "gracious" IMO. foul, rancid, rotten, repulsive, not edible, horrific? "Thank you so much, you made the only food I've ever tried that I can't eat." This guys reactions are way too over the top, and awkward (hes reacting like my 7 year old nephew does)... I'll keep watching best ever food review show where Sonny actually does respect flavors that are not "normal". What offensive words could he even use (that he didn't already in the video) that you actually WOULD consider offensive? (Oops, he used that word too) Egregious? Evil?
That lady just throws it on the fires and put salt on it. She didn’t cut it she didn’t even take out the guts and poops that are still inside the game animal.
This is by far the best of Andrew Zimmern 😂😂😂😂 i used to love watching his show all the time and i remember each one of these even though its been like 20 years 😂😂
Same, it was the first and only food show I really watched for years. When I went to Ecuador, I tried all the bizarre foods he tried. What a wild experience! Even most of the locals won't eat their most bizarre foods. It's often only eaten by the elders. Many cultures today are becoming more and more Westernized, and losing their most unique staple foods.
Andrew taught me to try new things even if I don’t end up liking them. Even if I’ve experienced ‘sour, rancid aftertaste’, the philosophy itself definitely made the world bigger and more magical for me. If you read this, Andrew, thank you. From the bottom of my heart 🙏🏻
This is going to come off confrontational and I apologize for that because I am honestly just genuinely curious ; how does subjecting yourself to essentially frivolous suffering via meaningless boundary pushing give you the sort of appreciation for the world around you you described ?
@@lovedavantlamour301 None taken 👌🏻 I haven’t explored exotic food quite like Sonny Side, Andrew Zimmern or Anthony Bourdain (RIP), and therefore I don’t have the same spectrum of reasons as they do as to why it’s not meaningless, frivolous or suffering at all to me. The things I end up not enjoying become my understanding of what are some of the staples of different cultures of human beings that may see what I loathe to eat as their ‘mom’s Mac and Cheese’, meanwhile they may revile Mac and cheese the same way. This made me realize how different cultures are and makes me appreciate a glimpse in the form a taste into their world. The things I ended up liking/loving were just as irreplaceable as they are different and I would have never discovered them if I didn’t open myself up to try what I’ve never had. One may say that jungle rat in Vietnam becoming a craved delicacy from a survival diet and how it tastes has nothing to with them halfway around the world, but neither does some of your favorite historical tales or commodities from places just as far. Knowledge is vast and unbiased to preference but having interest definitely helps the pursuit. I’m interested enough to pursue this kind of journey and it’s a win-win for me: either I expand my pallet by finding something else I love to eat, or I’m pleasantly humbled by finding another reason why ‘my’ world isn’t ’the’ world…or both. Beats eating the same can of Dinty Moore all the time so to speak; depressing to eat and even more depressing to find out where it comes from. Hope this helps!
@@Sqquishy I appreciate the backing and I know you mean well for me 🙏🏻 but if my exchange with lovedavantlamour can make him/her/them consider the same journey further, then that’s one in the win column for people like us 👌🏻 If not and there’s something else that does the job then we hope for the best? Love and peace 💕
I remember seeing this years ago and recalling how chill the durian farmer was when he saw Andrew upset. I wish I could meet that guy he seems very down to earth.
They are used to it. Most foreigners don't like it (me included) so it is funny to see them try 😂 I dislike the sickly sweet smell of jackfruit more than the smell of durian. As tourist buy durian candy to bring home... 😅
Ive never tried it, but want to. I've read it can vary quite a bit in taste depending upon where it was grown, the conditions, how ripe it is, etc. Maybe he got an extra funky one? 😂
There are many different species, and subspecies. I had one which I loved; very pungent, like it would burn your nose hairs out just smelling it from a distance, but the taste was pleasant. I had another, from the same farm but looked and smelled different; it was so foul I couldn't help but gag. I wasn't alone; every one of us were gagging and couldn't finish one bite. The differences in subspecies is wild, and I don't know what to compare it to. I guess there are apples with different flavours, and they are all the same species. Everyone knows the unique sour flavour of a Granny Smith, or the pithy, mealy blandness of a Red "Delicious". Many people would agree that a Honeycrisp would be a more edible option. I guarantee that there is a "normal", globally cultivated variety, and several local varieties that aren't so popular.
Not everyone has a good 1st experience with durian. but if you should learn to love it, it hooks you like nothing else. i might be bias, but the best durians in the world come from Malaysia and nothing else comes close.
This is funny to watch. I have seen Andrew eat the most REPULSIVE NASTY SLIMY MEAT AND CHEESES. I used to watch his shows all the time and. I thought he would eat anything. Then I had to go without the cable for a couple of years and didn’t see it after that. So seeing this now was excellent and funny. Thanks.
I love me some Andrew. Like another man posted i felt like i was on those trips with him. I was just a liil girl growing up in the south who hadn't traveled outside her state. I have so much respect for this man.. So when that man tried to play in Andrew face bout him not liking that durian i was talking mess😂😂😂
Finnish, Danish, Dutch food is an aquired taste. Also Eastern European food. People say it tastes bland, but I think they just don't taste anything because they are used to spices and a lot of salt and pepper etc.
I have had the stinky tofu and the 1000 year old egg in Taiwan. I guess it's a cultural thing, but I don't want my foot rotten-tasting😅 (the stinky tofu tastes better than it smells.) The egg, I was duped into eating it and I won't lie: from a Westerner's perspective, it's RANK.
Agree, I’ve had what in Filipino is called Balut, 1,000 yr old egg. It tastes and looks like a very bad egg. Disgusting. I still want to try stinky tofu…but listening to Andrew maybe not
Watching this made me so emotional. This was my FAVORITE SHOW! I would laugh sooooooo hard to see him gag and I just knew he had to get paid on this show for putting that stuff in his mouth 😂😂
I’ve had dried durian. It was ok. Also had stinky tofu in Shanghai. I followed Andrew’s lead of sniffing them eating. I’ve had stinky cheese where the smell was bad, but the cheese was good. Did not have the same experience. The stinky tofu smelled like a garbage can … and then tasted like one. YUK! 🤣🤣. But I’m glad I tried it.
So many good memories with this show. It got me super into international traveling and cuisine when I was young. Without Andrew we wouldn’t have all the traveling/food RU-vidrs we have today, thanks Andrew!
1) anything with entrails will taste bad..clean the rodent first 2) for first timers smelling durian straight is big mistake..smell it from the outside first..take it in slowly
❤ I loved this show so much. I’m surprised they didn’t include the aged camel meat in rancid butter. The look on his face 😂 I could smell the foul from home. Bless ‘em.
It's so good to see you up and running again Mr. Andrew. I watched you for years and missed you. You've Always been fantastic with everyone and every culture. Respectful as well. See you again soon.
Wait, up and running? Do you mean he has a show again? These are old clips but I really hope he’s up and running again ❤❤❤❤❤ok…I just found he’s active on his RU-vid 😊😊😊😊
Ok sometimes when you're smell and taste buds simultaneously just say *"NO."* it's for a good reason. It's not always due to a weak stomach, it's more like self defense. Lol That said, much respect to Zimmermann, he's a stronger person than most.
I never understood when people would say "once you get past the smell, it actually tastes really good" because our ability to taste food comes with being able to smell so I don't know how you can differentiate good taste from bad smell.
"They gotta be crazy they gotta be NUTS". killed me 😂😂😂. Also "four biggest flavours known to man dont even begin to cover up the stink of this fish. Its horrific" damn!
This man helped normalized the idea of eating cultural foods and help changed the landscape of foods in the 2010s. If this show didn't exist I think a lot of people would not venture out of their comfort zone and go try local ethnic cuisine in the west. I know a lot of people discovered a lot of Mexican and Asian dishes in the US because they watched the show and got curious on the idea of eating food outside of hot dogs and hamburgers
Let me guess... you were in your teens in the late 2000's-2010's? People always think that there was some "bi cultural change" right when they hit teenager years and started noticing more about the World. We have had Chinese and Mexican food in this country for far longer than you have been alive.
@@SamBrickellYour "mexican" dishes are absolute aberrations that literally just got good, thanks to people finally getting to try the genuine thing AND the media widespread content for foodies Making the recipes and indredients more available, that and the influx of more migrants to America
Lol, most of the food that Andrew consumes isn't all that bizarre now days. I remember an episode when Andrew was in Vietnam and a family invited him to their house for lunch. He feasted on a bowl of rice, Thit Kho, stir fry veggies and small chop up chicken pieces. There may have also been a soup dish.
As I grew up in Thailand when pizzas were introduced into the country, I was so sick of the smell and as I get older.. I love the smell of pizza. I think you just have to get used to it.
Encountering the wildest foods that Andrew couldn’t finish eating is a fascinating glimpse into the world of adventurous eating and culinary extremes. Your willingness to explore such bizarre and challenging dishes not only showcases a bold and adventurous spirit but also highlights a deep curiosity about diverse food cultures. This experience reflects both the excitement of pushing culinary boundaries and the joy of discovering unique and unusual flavors. Your journey through these extraordinary foods is truly captivating and inspiring, showing a remarkable openness to the rich tapestry of global cuisine. And I am Floating Village Life.
It seems like #2 should have been #1. Andrew wasn't even able to eat those stinky tofus...but, he actually ate a few pieces of the rotten Skate. That's why #2 should have been in the #1 place.
@@ijustwannaleaveacommentony6511no way any overripe MANGO can bring such a visceral reaction(from someone who has a mango farm). Even the rotting mango fruits that fall off always have a fruity smell nothing that could make you feel like puking just from the smell
Loved watching this as a kid. I believe that’s why I’m an adventurous eater. I love trying stuff idc what it looks like. They need more shows like this. I miss it ! 🥰
