Andrew Zimmern Explores Bangkok's Local Eats
He's been to Bangkok dozens of times, but never like this. On Driven by Food
, Andrew Zimmern gets a tour of the town's street food scene, a crash course in Muay Thai fighting and more from its local cab drivers.
Driven by Dinner
Andrew Zimmern and his driver Pias grab a bite to eat at T&K Seafood in Bangkok's unique Chinatown area. Here, you can find Chinese food with a Thai influence.
The Locals' Tour of Bangkok
Andrew lets native cab drivers call the shots and pick his itinerary in his tour of Bangkok on "Driven by Food."
Ratchawat Market
This older market is in a less congested area of Bangkok. Here, you'll find great, traditional foods, but you'll also be exposed to things you can't find elsewhere.
Ratchawat Market
Fresh chilies, anyone?
Ratchawat Market
And there's also plenty of fried meats to go around at the market.
Bangkok at Night
The Chao Phraya River is a sight to be seen after dark. Nightlife, transportation, markets and more all surround the urban waterway.
Street Vendors
Andrew Zimmern says the best streets foods in the world can be found in Bangkok.
Bangkok Transportation
Driver Weera poses with his tuk tuk, a three-wheeled, open air taxi that serves as a major mode of transporation around Bangkok.
Andrew in the Ring
With help from his driver Tawatchai and American fighter Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu, Andrew gets a crash course in Muay Thai fighting, which is a huge part of Thailand's national identity.
Protein Binge
After a grueling practice session, Andrew, Sylvia and Tawatchai share a family style meal like many fighters do.
Wat Pho Temple
Street food is everywhere in Bangkok, including just around the corner from this, the oldest and largest Buddhist temple in Bangkok.
New Heights
Andrew and his driver Pias visit with famous shoe designer Oneruk, who designs shoes that look like works of art. Here, they assist Miss Perfect Angel -- the winner of the annual beauty contest for Thailand's transgender women -- as she models 14-inch high heels created by Oneruk.
Andrew Catches Waves
Bangkok's Flow House is the perfect place to cool off with its surf simulator.
Bangkok's Best
This crab dish is from Soei Restaurant, one of Andrew Zimmern's favorite restaurants in Bangkok. Pictured: crab dish.
Bangkok's Best
This spicy fish dish is an exmaple of the many flavors and seafood delicacies you can experience in a day in Bangkok.
Lunchtime
Andrew Zimmern's MO is ordering a smattering of dishes to try as much as possible at a new restaurant.
Seafood, Seafood and More Seafood
If you leave Bangkok not stuffed on seafood, you didn't do Bangkok right.
