Anthony Bourdain Southeast Asia : All Of The Restaurants Picked On A Cook’s Tour

When Anthony Bourdain visited Southeast Asia on his show A Cook’s Tour, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.

This is A Cook’s Tour, season 2, episode 13. It first aired on June 27, 2003.

DISH – “Lao Food”

WHAT IS IT?

First: Pla ra, it is made of rotten fish usually anchovies stuffed in a big ceramic jar and salt. Then added some chili peppers and cilantro on the side.

Second: Dried frog skins that are chopped and deep fried and a chili chutney as a condiment.

“First of all, it’s good. Second of all, I’m conscious of the fact that hey, you know, nice people went to a lot of trouble here, give it a fair crack, plus…That’s some damn fine frog skin, I like that.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Ban Laos Restaurant
41 Soi Sukhumvit 36, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand

NOTES

Unfortunately, this restaurant has since closed its doors.

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DISH – “Bangkok Seafood Dishes”

WHAT IS IT?

Anthony first bought the seafood like Grouper, prawns, chili crab and baby clams.

First: The baby clams were stir fried with basil and garlic.
Second: Chili crabs with black bean paste, red chili, lemongrass, coriander leaves and crabs.
Third: Deep fried grouper with chili sauce.
Fourth: Grilled prawns with butter.

“This stuff is good, but I’m burning time here.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

Seafood Market and Restaurant
Bangkok, Thailand

NOTES

We don’t know exactly the address of the restaurant.

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DISH – “Egyptian Cafe Dishes”

WHAT IS IT?

First: Cup of Egyptian coffee and a bowl of apple tobacco.
Second: Sweet raisin cake soaked in milk and baked in oven.

WHERE IS IT?

نفرتيتي Nefertiti
4 8 Soi Sukhumvit 3/1, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand

DISH – “Spicy Indian Food”

WHAT IS IT?

Anthony Bourdain visited The Banana Leaf Apolo located in one of the southeast Asia countries, Singapore.

First: Chicken Masala made with chilis, cumin and coriander.
Second: Fish head, simmered in curry broth.
Third: Lime pickle.

“That’s sensational, fish, curry, spices. One is not outweighing the other. It’s right there.” -Anthony Bourdain

WHERE IS IT?

The Banana Leaf Apolo
54 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218564
Singapore

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