If you can’t travel this summer, here’s what you should be watching.

A show that combines food, culture, and a heartwarming story, all in thirty minutes, what more could you ask for? Netflix’s “Street Food” has honestly become my favorite show to watch when I have downtime. It’s extremely calming and yet enthralling. The first season focuses on Asia and every episode on a different Asian country. The topic, obviously—Street Food. The first episode which features Bangkok, Thailand highlights a few vendors, but focuses on the hard as nails owner Jay Fai. The episode is worth a watch purely for the strength and grace of this woman, but her food is so amazing that it earned a Michelin star. Still not convinced? The second episode, which focuses on Osaka, Japan, features a sweet man who overcame parental abuse to become a celebrated chef. The man uses a blowtorch to cook! Street Food also delves into the culture of street food in Asia and how this beloved institution has long been in danger of extermination due to their respective governments. Could this show be Netflix’s attempt to bring awareness to this issue? I hope so and if you’re not convinced that street food is something worth preserving after watching the first episode, then I am not sure you have a heart or taste buds. 

 Overall, I have been extremely impressed with Netflix’s food content. Choosing to focus on culture and less on competition unlike the Food Network, Netflix’s food documentaries are top-notch. Even if Street Food doesn’t pique your interest take a look at the streaming company’s many other options. (I just started watching “Cooked”. Review to follow.) Until I can afford to dust off my passport, I’ll be on my couch watching Street Food and you should be too.