The Hungry Immigrant

By Abang Brian

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The Hungry Immigrant podcast, hosted by celebrity chef, cookbook author and educator Abang Brian, is dedicated to preserving Asian food culture and heritage. Through insightful conversations with chefs, food historians, and culinary innovators, the podcast explores traditional dishes, culinary techniques, and the cultural significance of food. Each episode celebrates the power of food in preserving identity and heritage, with the goal of keeping Asian culinary traditions alive for future generations.

Episode Date
Hungry Heroes: Abigail Marquez
Apr 30, 2026
The Hood Paris: The Pandan Revolution in the 11th Arrondisment
Apr 01, 2026
Cashew Chicken Paid My College Tuition — Hsiao-Ching Chou on Chinese Food, Immigrant Hustle & the Breath of the Wok
Mar 25, 2026
Raya, Laksa wars and crying over rendang! : LIVE in KL with the Lite Breakfast (Hari Raya Special)
Mar 18, 2026
From Marine Corps to Purple Patch: Patrice Cleary’s Leap of Faith
Mar 11, 2026
Class Clown to Cultural Voice
Mar 06, 2026
The truth about "Authenticity" : Chef Sapna’s spicy journey across borders
Feb 26, 2026
From Claypot Soup to Couture: Melinda Looi on Heritage, Identity & Reinventing Tradition
Feb 19, 2026
The Power of Poise: Sara Jane Ho on Modern Asian Grace
Feb 12, 2026
“Imposter Syndrome Won’t Stop Me” | Sam Cho
Sep 11, 2025
Stop Apologizing for Your Food! | Chef Wan | Hungry Bite
Aug 21, 2025
The Man Saving India’s Culinary Heritage | Kripal Amanna, Food Lovers TV
Aug 13, 2025
Baking Her Mother’s Memory into Every Cake | MasterChef Dr. Ezani Monoto
Jul 30, 2025
Valorizing, Not Elevating: Owning Asian-ness | Khánh-Ly
Jul 25, 2025
“I want to be everyone’s favorite ice cream” | Pooja Bavishi, Malai Ice Cream
Jul 16, 2025
Putting Malaysian Sambal on America’s Map | Auria “The Sambal Lady”
Jul 07, 2025
Fighting Fire with Fire: Korean Food is Not Just KBBQ
Jun 24, 2025
Filipino Culture = Halo-Halo? | Jules Guiang
Jun 14, 2025
Fueling Asian Hustle & Preserving Roots | Bonnie Nguyen, Asian Hustle Network
Jun 01, 2025
“You can’t love our food but hate our people” - Pamela Yee, Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate
May 24, 2025
More Than Haircuts: Asian Pride at The Asian Festival on Main, Fairfax
May 17, 2025
From Street Food & Brews to Asian Festival on Main
May 12, 2025
What is ‘REAL’ Chinese Food Anyway? | Chef Tim Ma
May 07, 2025
From Arkansas to Michelin: Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate
Apr 30, 2025
Is THIS Authentic Enough for Finland?
Apr 23, 2025
Is 'progressive' food the new disguise for 'fusion' food?
Apr 09, 2025
Chef Adu - Interpreting Malaysian Cuisine with Pride
Apr 02, 2025
Sugar is just a lazy way to make traditional dishes delicious!
Mar 12, 2025
Mimi Fly - Full-Time ANGKAT Queen, Occasional Foodie!
Mar 03, 2025
"Never Fusion": Preserving Authenticity in The Changing Culinary World
Jan 29, 2025
Traditional Chinese Comfort Food, 'Period Soup,' and Cross-Cultural Marriage
Jan 23, 2025
Unleashing The Power of Food and Cultural Connection
Jan 17, 2025
MasterChef Ping Coombes - “If eating is an Olympic sport, Malaysians will always take gold.”
Jan 09, 2025
Bringing Authentic Filipino Flavors to Toronto
Jan 02, 2025
She's "Not Malay Enough"? Biasses in the food media industry
Dec 26, 2024
Anis Nabilah - "The term 'Celebrity Chef' does not sit well with me"
Dec 19, 2024
Embassy of Malaysia in Paris - The Power of Unity Through Food
Dec 11, 2024
India's Fortune 40 under 40 redefining success with social impact in the F&B world
Dec 04, 2024
Shruti Shibulal - People, Planet & Profitability in Hospitality
Nov 27, 2024
Food carries ENERGY and can bring world peace!
Nov 20, 2024
Masterchef India Arthi - It is not JUST Indian Food!
Nov 13, 2024
Head chef at 29! Spice and curries in Finland?
Oct 16, 2024
Roti Canai from Malaysia to the Nordics!
Oct 09, 2024
Translating heritage into the Gen Z language?
Oct 02, 2024
Dr. Soo Wincci - Reinvent or Perish? And Traditions?
Sep 24, 2024
When Food and Culture Disappear, So Does a Nation’s Identity
Sep 18, 2024
Chef Wan - the OG Malaysian Food Ambassador!
Sep 11, 2024