A taste of migration: Penang’s multi-culinary heritage
We explore the island state off the coast of Malaysia through its unique food, history and people.
Street Food
About the show
Street Food is the very essence of a country or region’s tradition. Wherever you go in the world, the food of the streets mirrors the ways of ordinary people – reflecting lifestyle, race and religion. Often developed over centuries, it is more than a cheap source of nourishment. It tells stories of shifting populations, trade connections and evolving identities. Some dishes are iconic, others unknown beyond their street corner, but all blend the flavours of history, economy and politics.
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