pod.link/1504080428
pod.link copied!
Take a Bao
Take a Bao
Jun (from Jun & Tonic)

Take A Bao is a show exploring anything and everything around Asian food. From unpacking the origins of rice and rendang, to... more

Listen now on

Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
Podcast Addict
Pocket Casts
Castbox
Podbean
iHeartRadio
Player FM
Podcast Republic
Castro
RSS

Episodes

#10: Finding Refuge in Food (Part 2)

This 2-part story is about refugee food—two words that carry so much weight, so much prejudice, so many layers to... more

06 Nov 2020 · 27 minutes
#9: Finding Refuge in Food (Part 1)

This 2-part story is about refugee food—two words that carry so much weight, so much prejudice, so many layers to... more

31 Oct 2020 · 25 minutes
#8: Tea and Tranquility

Tea is often viewed as a source of calm, of zen, of mindfulness. And in this episode, we'll lean into... more

29 Jun 2020 · 38 minutes
#7: Tracing the Way of Kueh

What are kueh/kuih? A quick search on the web will tell you that “kueh are bite-sized snacks or desserts commonly... more

13 Jun 2020 · 47 minutes
#6: Rice Is Life

Rice is Asia’s staple starch. It is present in Japanese hand rolls, Indonesian nasi goreng, Iranian tahdigs, and serves as... more

30 May 2020 · 31 minutes
#5: How to Think About Other People’s Food

Around the world, there are hundreds and thousands of cuisines and sub-cuisines. It’s near impossible to understand and taste them... more

15 May 2020 · 39 minutes
#4: Salted Egg Mania

Salty, sweet, umami-laden flavor bombs, the humble salted egg has brought about a heady level of opulence and hype. In... more

01 May 2020 · 30 minutes
#3: Dalgona Coffee—Viral or Vapid?

Ah, Dalgona coffee. It's the latest viral Asian drink to sweep the world like a pandemic. This episode, we examine... more

17 Apr 2020 · 29 minutes
#2: The Disappearing Coffee Houses of Malaysia

Kopitiams are a waning vestige of Malaysia's dining past. These are classic coffee shops that serve a hodgepodge of Chinese... more

03 Apr 2020 · 35 minutes
#1: The King of the King of Fruits

Durians might have a bad reputation as the smelliest fruit in the world, but in Southeast Asia, they are called... more

20 Mar 2020 · 29 minutes
Take a Bao
#10: Finding Refuge in Food (Part 2)
Take a Bao