Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown | Manila | S07 E01 | All Documentary

Bourdain explores the Philippines during the Christmas season and travels through the festive streets of Manila. He tastes the fast food wonder Jollibee and the sweet, milky drink, Halo-Halo; and indulges in the classic dish, Sizzling Pork Sisig. The trip continues with the host accompanied by the cover band "Keystone," as they dine on Adobo.

Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown follows host Anthony Bourdain, world-renowned chef, bestselling author and multiple-Emmy® winning television personality as he travels across the globe to uncover little-known areas of the world and celebrate diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals.

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[JaredUy]

i was the keyboardist in one of the cover bands. I also translated the Filipino version of his intro song too. our adobo chat went on for 5 hours! super sarap kausap ni bourdain. i miss him. such an honor to dine with him.

[gsrubiano]

I see lots of similarities between Philipino culture and Colombian 🇨🇴 culture, specially in the way we celebrate Christmas, always with fun music, lechón (we called it Lechona), and Big family gaterings. Anthony made me wanna visit the Philipines one day ❤️🙏

[andreigonzales]

Hands down, the best documentary about the Philippines, how they show the country in both its beauty and flaws is just so well done and those final minutes is just a beautiful tribute to our country as a whole, literally reminding you what it takes and what makes us Filipino! Thank you so much Anthony Bourdain and the team behind this documentary, you done a great job!

[Wil_Dasovich]

man that letter he read from the director to his nanny at the end brought me to tears. What a powerful episode. The story of OFW's are both so tragic yet so heartwarming at the same time. Godbless the philippines

[michaeldonovan]

While every Bourdain episode packs a wallop, this one, ironically quiet and busy from a huge city, is above and beyond.

[ayden_james]

i've always loved anthony bourdain. this is how you make a documentary of other people without exoticizing them. everyone knows that he was really WITH the people - and not with the snooty, uppity kind but with your normal, everyday ones. as a filipino, it feels great to be seen in a very human way bourdain always viewed people. he never felt patronizing.

[bellyfat]

I have lived in the Philippines for over 5 years now. The Filipino people never cease to amaze me I came here for individual love and change. Actually a very selfish reason now that I think about it. I resisted all that wasn't like home, but that was a mistake. This is my home now for so many reason's way beyond anything I could explain. I wish I could express why I will never leave here while I watch those who leave to provide for those here. Mahal Philippines and Filipinos

[janmichaelsantos]

The producers, searchers and writers built this episode spot on! Christimas, OFWs, incompetent government (thus the poverty and lack of opportunity), music and FOOD are quintessential Filipino!

[Ramekink]

14:41 The smirk from Bourdain when a little kid asked him for some of what he was eating just melted my heart. We miss you big Tony

[danesinclair]

Such a beautiful ode to the Phillipines. He really put himself in the background and showed us their grace.

[spicy_xinger]

Watching a bourdain documentary has taught me more about other cultures than ive ever learned in school

[PILearningLiveAgain]

Some of my happiest days were spent listening to and hanging out with a filipino cover band. The Gudlanders played for years in TDC outside Camp Casey Korea and many Americans were comforted by their music, friendships and pure joy of the music. Someday I hope to see them again.

[JaKrish]

This was such a heartwarming episode. I may have to watch it every year on Christmas. Whether it's September 1st or December 25th! Bourdain could highlight the beauty in people so magically. I will always be thankful for his gift.

[sisyphushappy]

the most special of all documentaries about the Philippines. Love how he narrated the Philippines through the story of the people in the grand & beautiful mess of my dear country. We are more than the beautiful beaches we are known for. It is indeed the people that have made this country such a special place to live in.

[hephaestusiron]

What a deeply moving portrait of a people who work so hard for so little yet whose hearts burst with love. The ending where the mother receives a package from her son who works abroad made me weep.

[KelvinMedinathezarkman]

Among everyone who has travelled the world, explored this country and lived to tell the tale Chef Bourdain is the biggest. His love for food and travel reflected with the lives he touched and the establishments he helped become a tourist spot. This is how he paid it forward to the Philippines and how he pays it forward to everyone who wants to see this country like how he did.

Eternal Rest Chef Bourdain, I hope you're enjoying the best sisig and Pale Pilsen up there.

[margaritasun]

Sir Anthony and his team captured the core of Filipino culture and values by chosing Christmas season as its platform . It made me smile all the way until when Mam was singing infront of her family Christmas meal in the presence of Sir Anthony, I cried. I can see also in Sir Anthony smile and eyes, he was touched too ! about to cry. Wish he is still alive. R.I.P.

[timscadden]

You were right Anthony - I don't think I've met kinder, more generous people and I've seen a lot of countries in my time.

[totoroisunavailable]

My mother was an OFW. So proud to be a Filipina-American. She continues to inspire me, and my son.

[afvet]

RIP, brother Anthony. We miss you. And yes, I am retired in the PI. The people here are giving and loving. I love it here. Yes it has it's problems but there is hope all around.