{"id":35491,"date":"2021-06-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=35491"},"modified":"2021-06-15T19:35:16","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T11:35:16","slug":"food-series-netflix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/food-series-netflix\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Shows on Netflix to Kill Your Boredom Indoors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>And we&#8217;ve got some work to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Even as we move forward with the new normal, there&#8217;s one thing that remains the same with us here at Booky,&nbsp;our love for watching people prepare food with the utmost care and consideration.&nbsp;If you&#8217;re looking for something soul-soothing to help you get by, we recommend watching the following. We can&#8217;t guarantee you won&#8217;t get hungry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make the most out of your Netflix subscription and turn to food for comfort\u2014who knows, you might even find the inspiration to experiment with ingredients you have at home. Check out these <strong>food documentaries, cooking shows, and a few other food-centric movies<\/strong> that are available on Netflix Philippines!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>For those who miss Anthony Bourdain (i.e. everyone):<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2>Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Heightened by our current situation, we crave for the outside world more than ever. We miss the outdoors, we miss good food, and we miss Tony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we&#8217;ve been (semi) blessed! Soon, we&#8217;ll get to take a food tour around the world with him! Netflix UK &amp; Ireland is streaming all 12 seasons of <strong><em>Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Trailer 1\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b2g5fZGh9KM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Netflix has clarified that it&#8217;s confirmed only in UK &amp; Ireland <em>but <\/em>we all know the power of social media! Ask, or rather TWEET and you shall receive! Once they realize how serious we are, they&#8217;ll have to send all 12 seasons our way! So pretty soon, we can watch the late Anthony Bourdain\u2019s <strong>journey around the world<\/strong> and discover unique dishes and cultures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>For the future chef:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2>The Chef Show (2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>Roy Choi and Jon Favreau&#8217;s friendship (and the Franklin Barbecue Brisket episode). Let&#8217;s not forget Tom Holland&#8217;s adorable cameo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Following Jon Favreau&#8217;s film, <em>Chef<\/em> (2014) where celebrity chef Roy Choi acted as consultant, the two created an unlikely (but lasting) friendship founded on mutual respect and overall love for food. Featuring the passionate and compelling duo, The Chef Show is far from intimidating\u2060\u2014displaying the joys of cooking and the gratification of eating good food with close friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Chef Show | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gPtPs22gtOA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Chef&#8217;s Table (2015)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>The ultra HD shots of beautifully-plated dishes, not to mention the added drama of intense classical music<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chef&#8217;s Table goes inside the lives and kitchens of the world&#8217;s most renowned international chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef like Massimo Bottura (Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy),&nbsp;Dan Barber (Blue Hill Restaurant at Stone Barns and in New York City, USA), Christina Tosi (Momofuku Milk Bar in New York), and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chef&#039;s Table | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qKqj85oo2wI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Tip:&nbsp;<\/strong>Don't miss the French and Pastry seasons of Chef's Table! Some episodes have English audio available if you're too lazy to read subtitles.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chef&#039;s Table Pastry | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9J7BBLpncI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong> Salt Fat Acid Heat (2018)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>We love<\/strong><\/span>: The joy and passion the host has whenever she eats.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Based on Samin Nosrat&#8217;s best-selling book, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, is the essential guide to the basic elements of good cooking. Travel all around the world to discover, demystify and explore with Samin the fundamentals of what makes food delicious and how to incorporate them in every dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Salt Fat Acid Heat | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2oKbs4jAf7M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">For some representation in the food world:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<h2>Street Food (2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>getting to know Cebu&#8217;s local culinary heroes and the representation of our country&#8217;s fishing communities, <em>lechon<\/em> businesses, and roadside <em>carinderia<\/em>s.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Street Food explores nine countries across Asia: <strong>Thailand, Japan, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines.<\/strong> The show documents the passion and perseverance behind the colorful characters responsible for feeding the streets of Asia. Through blood, sweat, and tears, these local legends prove that excellent food goes beyond white tablecloths and Michelin stars (though some do, in fact, have them).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Street Food | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eI_LjETc_Ak?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Flavorful Origins (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love: <\/span><\/strong>getting to know the history of our favorite Chinese food<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This Mandarin language documentary explores the origin, culinary secrets, and cooking techniques with native Asian ingredients. They visit a region in China to delve into the culinary tales of each famous cuisine per season. Currently, there are 3 seasons you can watch: Season 1 (Chaoshan), Season 2 (Yunnan), and Season 3 (Gansu). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Flavorful Origins (Season 1) - Netflix Original Docuseries\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FtGlT3yoR0Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"rich-text editor-rich-text__editable block-editor-rich-text__editable is-selected\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Write heading\u2026\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">For the foodie who likes a bit of a competition:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<h2>The Final Table (2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love:<\/span> <\/strong>the representation of global cuisine and the intricate artistry of cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>In each episode, The Final Table asks an internationally-acclaimed chef to pick an ingredient representing their country&#8217;s cuisine and cooking culture. Each team must utilize and highlight the chosen ingredient in their exquisite and ingenious dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For an adrenaline-pumping marathon, The Final Table&#8217;s format is similar to Top Chef&#8217;s, displaying beautiful plates of food while showcasing and celebrating authentic culinary heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Final Table | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V088HvtuQFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>For those who love a good laugh:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Somebody Feed Phil<\/strong> (2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>the charming simplicity of this show; Phil is likable, funny, and kindhearted.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Everybody Loves Raymond&#8221; creator&nbsp;Phil&nbsp;Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.&nbsp;The best part?&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&nbsp;He checks in at the end of every episode with his elderly parents via video call to chat with them about his latest adventure. How cute is that?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Somebody Feed Phil | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zv29Sjt7LnA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>If you want food served with sociological perspective:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Cooked (2016)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>The beautiful cinemagraphic shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COOKED is an enlightening and compelling look at the evolution of what food means to us through the history of food preparation and its universal ability to connect people. Bestselling author Michael Pollan and Academy Award winning director Alex Gibney join forces to connect the essentials of cooking to the basic elements of the Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cooked | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/epMAq5WYJk4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Rotten<\/strong> (2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>how thought-provoking the show is, making you think twice about what you put in your mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created by Zero Point Zero Production, the team that works with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eater.com\/anthony-bourdain\">Anthony Bourdain<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Parts Unknown, Rotten dives deep into the food production underworld to expose the corruption, waste and real dangers behind our everyday eating habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rotten | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ot6W_7hvrM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Barbecue (2017)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>We love<\/strong><\/span>: The sound of the steak sizzling&#8217; on the grill<\/p>\n\n\n<p> A feature documentary telling stories of different cultures and their approach to grilling, Barbecue will open your eyes to see that barbecue is more than just grilling a piece of meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Barbecue Documentary (2017) - Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-KQRieY1i0o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Korean Pork Belly Rhapsody (2020)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>We love<\/strong><\/span>: the fancy camera work which only heightens our craving for some juicy samgyeopsal<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Korea&#8217;s love for Samgyeopsal has been around for more than 50 years, and this docuseries can attest to that. With host, the most famous and beloved Chef in South Korea, Baek Jong-won, this is like a love letter for this mouthwatering dish. Get to know the story of how pork belly became the most beloved dish in Korea and why it has become so popular over the years. As well as, the many ways Korean prepare and cook pork belly depending on the region your in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e22\u0e07 &#039;\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e39\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e0a\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e15\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e25\u0e07\u0e01\u0e23\u0e30\u0e17\u0e30\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e46&#039; \u0e21\u0e31\u0e19\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49\u0e19\u0e35\u0e48\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e07! | Korean Pork Belly Rhapsody | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q3H7KYnnFck?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>For the David Chang fan:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Ugly Delicious (2018)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>We love:<\/strong><\/span>&nbsp;the featured food\u2014 it&#8217;s bucket-list, round-the-world itinerary worthy stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ugly Delicious poses the question of whether&nbsp;food can somehow open a gateway to mutual understanding and greater tolerance of our differences. In his new series, Chang is iconoclastic and insightful offering powerful takeaways on multiculturalism and&nbsp;American history in every episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ugly Delicious | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pN_XItALHmM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner (2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">We love:<\/strong><\/span> the feeling of embarking on a culinary journey amongst the company of Seth Rogen, Kate McKinnon, Chrissy Teigen, and Lena Waithe.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Another well-received docuseries from Chef David Chang, Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner explores the Momofuku founder&#8217;s insatiable curiosity for food, culture and, identity through a single city while in the company of his fun-loving and quick-witted celebrity guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"681\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIwXC8wM1wvMTcxMjUyMTFcL2JyZWFrZmFzdC1sdW5jaC1hbmQtZGlubmVyLW5ldGZsaXguanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153434\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/video\/breakfast-lunch-dinner-trailer-chrissy-teigen-kate-mckinnon-david-chang-netflix-seth-rogen-lena-waithe-morgan-neville\/\">Deadline<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>If you love all things Japanese:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Jiro Dreams of Sushi<\/strong> (2011)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>We love:<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">&nbsp;how the painstaking (and mouthwatering) preparation of sushi was captured<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At 85 years old, Jiro Ono is considered by many to be the best shokunin (sushi craftsman) in the world. His restaurant, Sukiyabashi Jiro, lies in a Tokyo subway station and seats only ten, yet attracts patrons from all over the world. In Jiro Dreams of Sushi, director David Gelb captures the magic of the legendary chef and his relationship with both family and food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jiro Dreams of Sushi Trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0VB_DrsHDQ0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Samurai Gourmet (2017)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>Takeshi Kasumi&#8217;s facial expressions when he tastes his food!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Do we eat to live or do we live to eat&#8221; Samurai Gourmet&nbsp;follows the culinary adventures of Takeshi Kasumi, a 60-year-old recent retiree whose samurai <em>manga <\/em>fantasies usually come to life in the middle of a meal. The premise may seem simplistic, but it&#8217;s anything but. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samurai Gourmet never has a shortage of sweet and funny moments, depicting a celebration of life through food. If you&#8217;re an avid eater of Japanese cuisine or a sucker for food porn, you&#8217;ll thoroughly enjoy how Samurai Gourmet offers gratuitous shots of sizzling meat and simmering stews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u7af9\u4e2d\u76f4\u4eba\u00d7\u7389\u5c71\u9244\u4e8c\u00d7\u9234\u6728\u4fdd\u5948\u7f8e\u3067\u8d08\u308b\u3072\u3068\u308a\u98ef\u306e\u7f8e\u5b66\u300e\u91ce\u6b66\u58eb\u306e\u30b0\u30eb\u30e1\u300f\u4e88\u544a\u7de8\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r8lvlgu8Qa4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Midnight Diner (2016)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">We love:<\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>The indie feel of this short documentary mini-series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open from midnight to 7 a.m.and serving whatever the customers request &#8212; the tiny, tucked-away Japanese diner draws a diverse group of patrons who bond over the Master&#8217;s food while sharing their soulful stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories - Main Trailer - Netflix\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCGDVHjPX0c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Izakaya Bottakuri (2018)<\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">We love:<\/span> how healing the entire show is&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>If you love Midnight Diner, then you&#8217;ll certainly enjoy Izakaya Bottakuri too. Having the same feel of a suburban Izakaya but with a premise of 2 sisters running the so-called &#8220;rip-off&#8221; izakaya &#8211; <em>because the food they serve can easily be made at home<\/em>. It&#8217;s a show where you can find a sense of community amongst the sisters and the throngs of characters that visit their little place. 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