Take a Bao

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Take A Bao is a show exploring anything and everything around Asian food. From unpacking the origins of rice and rendang, to deep dives into the depths of Chinese tea and Vietnamese pho, this show aims to give voice to the intriguing food stories of Asia. On each episode, you'll learn about how the different cultures and communities across Asia shaped its food. You’ll hear from chefs, farmers, food writers, and eaters, learn how to cook and eat iconic Asian dishes, and really celebrate the food of Asia to give it the representation it deserves, letting it have its moment to—wait for it—take a bow!

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  • __k.z
    History of Food
    I LOVE the way Jin takes listeners into a deep dive into the history of Asian food. Especially the tea episode where there’s the sound of tea seeping and sifting. It’s very calming and soothing. Also, I like to learn about the differences and so many types of Asian food!!!
  • yumit18
    Beautifully crafted, soulfully produced
    My sister and I LOVE this show. An absolutely beautifully crafted podcast (storytelling, research, audio, music) with such a deep and authentic amount of care for the subject. What a extraordinary way to look at Asian food through a multidimensional lens, celebrating people as much as their cuisine. Listen to it people!!
  • larns23
    Very thoughtful and wonderful podcast!
    This podcast takes a purposeful and emotional look at food! It is important to see food beyond just how it tastes, and the host does an incredible job of respecting and balancing culture. I love listening!
  • jessjets
    Addicting like Salted Egg Chips
    I listen to a lot of food podcasts and this is by far one of my favorites! Jun provides great insight into different food topics and I appreciate how he brings a diverse group of people to chat and share knowledge. Hope this keeps its momentum! Highly highly recommend for those interested in Asian food, culture, history and reflection.
  • ka-Bhums
    Informative, charming, and highly recommend
    Tuned in to learn more about durian after I had it for the first time a few months ago, but have been eagerly awaiting every new episode for how deeply informative, charming, and even funny this podcast is! Thank you for sharing your curiosities and knowledge about Asian food!
  • unforest
    This show is a delight
    Every episode is a window into something fascinating, and the host has such a lovely, warm way of talking—I feel like we are already friends. Jun, if you’re ever in San Diego get in touch! I’ll show you all the best taco trucks. ☺️
  • Taufan7
    A dose of knowledge and culture
    I love listening to Jun talk about food. His interests align with my own, and I know I'll hear him talk about the history and anthropological links to whatever the topic of the episode is. He delves into the intersection of food and culture and isn't afraid to let topics wander away and follow their own path. As an expat foodie living in Malaysia, his podcast is essential listening as I settle in to my new home.
  • Aisha B Hassan
    Fascinating & insightful - highly recommend!
    This podcast is a love letter to all things Asian food and the host carries out this homage with a great mixture of storytelling and facts from the experts. I’m really enjoying it.
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