Seattle's Fabulous Filipino Food | No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson | Full Episode

Marcus Samuelsson goes to Seattle, where he spends time with immigrant and second-generation Filipinos who are taking charge of the city's food scene. [Originally aired 2019]
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No Passport Required with Marcus Samuelsson
Hosted by renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, No Passport Required is a PBS/Eater series that takes viewers on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture. Each week Marcus - an immigrant himself - visits a new city to discover the dynamic and creative ways a particular community has made its mark. A vibrant portrait of America today, No Passport Required features musicians, poets, chefs, business owners, artists, community leaders and home cooks who have enhanced the nation’s culture and cuisine.

[@3364dean]

this has been my fav. episode so far. Now im not Filipino, but i have been around the food and culture my whole adult life since i left home at age 18 for the Navy. being stationed in SoCal, my first experience with filipino food was my very first day. All of the housekeepers at the Temp barricks was this big group of titas that I grew to adore. i got to the base after lunch was done at the galley and they were all eating in the break area, saw me coming in tired and confused from culture shock. they welcomed me, fixed me a plate from all the foods they brought(and they had allot), I fell in love with it and have been in love with the food and the people ever since. I love those titas, miss them too.

[@joshuarizalforeman816]

I am not a Filipino, but I live in the Philippines. I have travelled all around the world and have experienced all manner of food. I am currently tucking into a smoked tilapia with onions, garlic chilli and rice, along with a San Mig.

[@aluxbalum]

I grew up in the early 90's in Los Angeles, right at the time when a huge influx of migrants from Vietnam and Filipinos began to arrive in our area. Vietnamese are great people but somehow Filipinos adapted better given that our area was predominately Latin American. I became good friends with some neighbours, I tried Adobo for the first time, they always invited us to hang out, really cool people. Years later I visited the country and as the video detailed, it had a very familiar yet unique feel to it, at times you feel in a Latin American country, with Pacific islander, European and Chinese all blended together which at the end it is plain and simple Filipino.

[@n2kois]

WOW! This literally brought me to tears. The hospitality, the bonding, the love of the Filipino culture is what I miss most. I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, but now retired and living in East Tennessee. I soo miss the Filipino community and of course, Filipino food. Thank you, Marcus, for showcasing our food and culture...

[@nca4794]

My first time having Kare Kare, it struck me how much it reminded me of Maafe. Filipinos have a beautiful culture with delicious food. One of my favorite cuisines, hands down. I love how Marcus interweaves history and food. It's an obvious connection, but one we don't explore in the US often enough. To that end, I'd love for our children to learn more about all the cultures that encompass this country. We haven't even scratched the surface of our cultural richness. Thank you PBS and thank you Marcus for showing the varied experiences of America's immigrant communities. ❤

[@etf42]

*It's an obvious connection, but one we don't explore in the US often enough* disagree, speak for yourself. this connection is always explored

[@jeanniebrooks]

@@etf42And you may speak for YOURSELF w/o being so offensive. There was nothing wrong with the way the other guy expressed his opinion- - but you? Yours was arrogant. So take your own advice: YOU speak for YOURSELF. Without reference to anyone else.

[@etf42]

@@jeanniebrooks what did i say that was so offensive? why is what i said arrogant?

[@pastense]

@@etf42good for yourself for being so explorative. Bravo. But this country is CLEARLY in such decline because of the ignorance in awareness of the various cultures around everyone. Your comment speaks of a perfect world. A world we obviously don’t (but wish) we live in.

[@etf42]

@@pastense ok, and what evidence do you have of this premise? every major city in the US is choc full of international cuisine. There is literally not a country in the entire world that has the diversity that the US maintains. Its ironic that you oppose given the entire show that is predicated on this premise.

[@jenniferbrown8305]

I'm from SE Alaska and grew up with filipino food. So glad it's having its moment because it's the best!

[@samwrought5650]

Huge lover of Filipino food, love some of the Spanish influence and contributions, but also love the differences in the regions of 🇵🇭 Philippines, Mindenao, Cebu. So much interesting meld and infusions of entrees, kilawin, pinakbet, etc. I’m always gonna rep for my Pares 🇵🇭 love from 🇰🇭

[@mikeeguti2165]

Filipino foods are really underrated. I wish I’m in that potluck. All the goodness of Filipino cuisines are right there.

[@jeanniebrooks]

I think Marcus has given us unique insight into what “American” food is. We are a land of immigrants, and so is our food. Our food is what immigrants brought to this land, and shared and blended with others, along with our very American characteristic of being innovative, creative and independent. Thank you, Marcus, for this special treat!

[@jocelviloria4761]

Almost all of them are born and raised in US but they never forgotten their roots, GALING! Mabuhay po kayo mga Manong and Manang! Subscribed :)

[@2075vj]

Marcus, you did a wonderful job with this. I see so many similarities in the Filipino experience and African-Americans. Great job the people are so nice.

[@PannaIdowu]

Great timing posting this during Filipino-American Heritage Month!

[@Ken-lt1fy]

As a Filipino living in the PNW, this video made my day. Thank You @PBS and @MarcusSamuelson

[@Umar1975ful]

This might be the best food show, and host thus far. His people skills are amazing and his personality shines through during the dull moments. Every episode has kept my attention without wavering. No Reservations better lookout because Samuel is coming for throne.

[@etf42]

*No Reservations better lookout because Samuel is coming for throne.* Sorry, no one will be able to usurp Bourdain. This show is too rushed, inauthentic, and biased. Marcus doesn't grapple with the cultural/political/social complexities that Bourdain did.

[@jeanniebrooks]

@@etf42Once again, Jeff, we see you are very opinionated, but more importantly you think your opinion is better than anyone else’s. Sorry..you are wrong about that.

[@jeanniebrooks]

This is a great food show because Marcus shows us the best of every cultural enclave in the US he has visited. He is wonderful! He has genuine love and appreciation for the people and the food they make. He has much to teach us all. And of course, Marcus can do this so well bc of his great people skills and who he is in his heart and soul. A wonderful human being!

[@etf42]

@@jeanniebrooks Jeannie Brooks please don’t treat me like this

[@hailee632]

The sarsiado is our favorite dish when i was growing up in Philippines, that part that the family are cooking together brought up all the memories. This show really showed culture. Love this episode! 🩷🩷💖

[@ckl3940]

woah the potluck part is quintessential Filipino -- friends and family together eating and celebrating. bonus that everybody is a chef!

[@jeanniebrooks]

It’s quintessential for many cultures. How about New Orleans? Armenian? Italian?

[@marilynantenor2472]

Great show! The best Filipino potluck I've ever seen! Thank you for showcasing our Filipino brothers in Seattle who have not forgotten their roots.😊 Mabuhay!

[@firstname__lastname]

I live in Seattle. On Capitol Hill which is close to Beacon Hill. It's really a great food city. Lots of different ethnic cuisine you can try all within walking distance. The only thing I would complain about is how expensive it is to eat out. Seattle is not a cheap city, and yes you can find places that are less expensive but for the most part, a single dish is anywhere from $20-25 :(

[@luvthetrinity]

Great show and great host! Always been a fan of Marcus.

[@clayjars]

Also, Mindanao cuisine, greatly influenced by Islamic culture, is another Filipino food worth exploring. Oh, and there’s also the cuisine from the tribes of the North, with etag (smoked wild boar) and pinikpikan (a native chicken prepared in a tribal ceremony). Spanish influences in the Visayan islands is also worth exploring.

[@kayak0000]

Etag 😅😅😅 those wormy hams. Delish!

[@cabanjo1]

This is an amazing show. A show that depicts a culture based on food and yet not everyone knows about it. This is definitely an awakening of culinary knowledge of a beautiful culture and incredible hospitality that only Filipinos possess .

[@209lapko]

Marcus 🙏 thanks, also the Filipino community for being welcoming, letting us know about their amazing culture

[@metaphorge]

I’m not a Seattle local but I fell into a deep dive on Tito Greg, the owner of Ludi’s. He has a great story- he spent $10k of his own money to reunite an orphan with his father, though they were complete strangers to him.

[@liquidfire30]

That’s so interesting! Would you care to share a video or article? I love stories like this.

[@ruttitutti663]

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[@nursegardener5723]

Tito Greg is an icon! We visit seattle every year and had the honor of having a 3 hr conversation with him. He even made me cry hearing his stories 😂 We love Ludi’s but Tito Greg is the true gem of that place.

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[@ravvent6787]

I love this! Born and Raised in Hawaii and my wife is from Washington, I didn't realize how much history Filipinos have there just like here in Hawaii. I'm proud of my culture! And love how we the Filipinos in the mainland is soo different but the same at the same time 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@ianhomerpura8937]

Filipinos in Hawaii are mostly Ilocano, which have their own colorful culinary traditions.

[@cjvergillius6272]

@@ianhomerpura8937 so true

[@msantos7755]

I'm Filipino from the Philippines and our family recipes always have calamansi as sour agent and gata (coconut milk), like for kinilaw and adobo. Beyond filling our bellies, Filipino food is all about bringing people together from preparation all the way to dishwashing, with conversations making the mealtime experience so much richer. I bonded with my lolas making guinataang halo-halo with bilo-bilo and ube halaya. My mom says there was a year when I was in grade school when all I wanted in my school lunchbox was adobo with lots of rice. Every day!😂

[@Guitarman77]

Marcus, thanks for featuring Filipinos and food. We are happy watching back home. Mabuhay ka!

[@nomad_manhattan]

Love Filipino food. There are plenty good, authentic Filipino eateries in NYC too - no travel needed! I still remember the first time I tried sigsig at Pig & Khao years back, I almost wanted to lick the plate clean~~It is my benchmark dish at any Filipino restaurants. The other place to check out is Mama Fina..hmm I am hungry

[@bubbaboobs]

To the Hood Famous couple: what you are calling "ube" is NOT ube -- that is just purple sweet potato, which is a completely different species from true ube.

[@darnitahoward6959]

I normally eat Filipino food at parties or from friends. Now, I will check out these treasures in Seattle.

[@themostselfishman]

This is fantastic. Loved the Filipino food scene in Seattle and SF has Ox and Tiger (Filipino and Japanese, wife and husband team that is incredible).

[@Syco108]

Everything looked so good and I love how they take in everyone and they are immediately family

[@arjay2002ph]

i'm from Metro Manila, and it seems the food showcased are mainly from luzon. there are a lot of phililippine food that aren't yet showcased in yt. the maranaw foods down south is amazing. truly asian food. no outside influence.

[@amaliahightower]

Chef Marcus and the Fil/Am featured the dishes that are the most known and popular in the States. Americans like pancit, chicken adobo, sinigang, karekare, lechon kawali, kinilaw etc. They love lumpia but not so famous is dinuguan. I’m Filipina and I don’t eat dinuguan.

[@belikemikevloggs1019]

One of the best EP so far. Thank you Cher Marcus for allowing our culture, food, ethnicity and history to present it to world. 👌 stand up PINOYS!!!!

[@tabingoliver]

Oh man, I enjoyed every second of this. I hope this video blows up cos this was really entertaining and educational as well and also really inspiring! Amazing people's skills chef, you just blended in with the manongs and titos and titas. This was awesome. I was smiling the whole time

[@litobalanon2865]

Stupendous! Thank you for featuring Filipino Food & Culture. Mabuhay (long live, keep it up) Ka Sir Marcus.

[@Black-lioness]

Hi Jenson -Tenaystlgn (greetings) from UK an Ethiopian. I love the historical context of the Filipino migration. Armpour Filipino!!!

[@BongiePilapilMacas]

I'm tearing up, miss my home country❤

[@call_me_ping]

This is a fabulous episode once again! I love meeting so many fantastic people throughout the industry that all connect over food and community!

[@marilynlegaspi4412]

Tack Marcus för att du visar upp våra filippinska maträtter. Min stora önskan är att vi ska få en framgångsrik restaurang i Göteborg som serverar de mest klassiska rätterna. Det var ett rent nöje att se ditt program. Jag stolt att vara filippinsk och har bott i Sverige i över 42 år. Vi behöver introducera mer filippinsk matkultur i Sverige. Med vänlig hälsning, Marilyn Legaspi

[@AWalkMan]

Musang has a brick and mortar restaurant on Beacon Hill now that is out of this world. Everyone going to Seattle should go! Mutual Fish Co. sadly had to close up shop. Love my city, love Musang, love my neighbors, and love finding out some new spots. This was a joy

[@simplysaycheese]

This is a nice "presentation" of our culture and history through food. Thanks!

[@tragicallyhoney]

My closest friend is filipina shout out to your culture and food claire.

[@Johnny-ql2vd]

Throughly enjoyed. Spent 6 weeks in the P.I. last year. Plans are in the works to be back on a permanent bases next March .

[@brucelee5576]

Although I’m not Pinoy I’m very proud to see Filipino food on the rise , long overdue.

[@mrniceone17]

I watched this 3x now & the episode really encapsulates the Filipino food & culture. I'm in the Philippines, but when I go to the US (my bucket list), ESPECIALLY in Seattle, I REALLY want to go to Auntie Leila's resto/eatery in Pike Place.

[@amaliahightower]

It’s more of a Carinderia.

[@bernadetteoneill7014]

Hi Marcus good to see you again on YT. A fan here from Down Under. Glad you're feauturing Filipino dishes in Seattle. 😊 😋

[@timberhead2069]

When an uncles knows most everyone in the neighborhood, he's the uncle when you need someone to talk to.

[@dayangmarikit6860]

Kinilaw is not the Filipino ceviche, these dishes have different origins, and the Spaniards actually introduced the use of vinegar in ceviche when they discovered Kinilaw in the Philippines. Prior to that, pre-colonial Ceviche used sour fruits instead.

[@msantos7755]

I'm Filipino but I just found this out like a month ago!

[@maiap6484]

I think what sets Filipino food apart from the other cuisines is that we like sour/acidity, from our “sawsawan” or dipping sauces of vinegar to soups like sinigang, kansi etc. Acidity balances the fattiness so its not overwhelming in the palate.

[@gvillarasa]

Love this episode. Thank you!

[@Guitarman77]

There are still a lot of dish in visayan region not highlighted in Manila and abroad, like Halang Halang in Bohol and Laeng in Bicol. Halang Halang is a chicken soup with coconut milk and chili. Laeng is an over cooked vegetable cooked in coconut milk without sauce, just right.

[@mcjollirogers]

Been waiting for the full episode of this! Thank you!

[@samjones4327]

Thank you Chef Samuelsson for another dope showcase! I love your show and please keep them flowing sir!! Salute to you! Peace & Blessings🙏🏽

[@ericvhoi]

Thank you for this.

[@olivercalledo]

This is beautifully documented and curated. I love how Filipinos in Seattle showed Bayanihan in that cooking part at the end. Mahusay!

[@nandogroa]

Thank you, Marcus, for showcasing and promoting Filipino food and culture. Our heritage of food, hospitality, kindness, respect for elders, and love for community, are what the Filipino immigrants brought into the US since time immemorial. It's nice to see the next generation of Fil-Ams still mirroring all these great values and being shining examples of what the best of humanity can be like.

[@serviciopro1662]

Thank you for featuring our food and culture

[@kalilove8153]

Really love this show/series and host! Watching this makes me miss Seattle so much!

[@pharossymphony]

This is an amazing series Marcus. Please keep it up.

[@joshuacabonce]

Great show fellas! So inspiring.

[@caffeevid]

I’m enjoying every single episode! I’m looking forward to the next! Super educational and enjoyable!

[@lil0296]

I wait for these episodes! Please don't stop! Thank you

[@yong1e]

Home cooked meal is still king... this warms my heart so much

[@Pixlanta]

Wow ,now I need to go find Filipino food where I live and try it 😋Thank you Marcus ❤

[@valerieseran]

Chef, thank you for doing this episode.

[@Theresa_in_Dubai]

Such an amazing episode… hats off to pinoy cuisine

[@pbenson56fran]

I love this show and I can't say it enough. Thank you

[@crispin601]

Great video! More than the food, the people the culture thank you for brining this to light with so much sensitivity and insight

[@millenniallegends]

As a Seattle couple who just moved to the Philippines, we met in Seattle and i was a Fish Monger @Pikeplacemarket for years. Bravo on the content and dishes! Tagay and we are so excited to visit the restaurant when we come home to visit!!

[@logik1973]

Legends youre here, small youtube world 😅

[@RLV_RLV]

Marcus Thank You very much for featuring Filipino food, Love from the PH

[@mateobaysa2055]

Much love and respect to my kababayans in Seattle, from your fellow kababayan from Tampa, Florida.

[@raphaelcentina8414]

Its a purple sweet potato...not the real ube ...because real purple yum is hard to find, it became a substitute, but nothing compare to the real ube.

[@christophercatchings162]

This has been my favorite episode so far. Can't wait to visit Seattle!

[@jdtoledo]

What a good episode!

[@joshschneider9766]

born in ethopia and raised in sweden? man you were made to love all forms of food haha. thanks for this show it is fantastic.

[@bahiras]

Welcome to beautiful Seattle, Marcus. It seems you enjoyed your stay! 😊⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Servant671]

Chief Marcus thank you and PBS thank you for showing this … Proud FilAm here

[@aegyeoMigz13]

Super love this episode! Filipino pride 🇵🇭

[@jovanessavf164]

Very well put together! I love it! Love from the Philippines! ❤

[@Noezen03]

This is an amazing. Keep em coming.

[@b.garland1826]

I have so much to learn.

[@viatornato8695]

proud to be Filipino. ❤️ God bless y'all 😘

[@beetmunsod4651]

Wow. The best blog I've ever watched ..true Pilipino With compassion .being a true Pilipino. Our culture tradition..they value so much we can see in there work s in cooking ..I can see how they Love .Cherries..where they come from ,...So Proud of them...I hope I can see more ...hoping all Pilipino watched .this ..God Blessed ..

[@carolfelipe9729]

Great concept. Great content. Great food. Greater people.

[@ThousandSunAnger]

Truly amazing. I’m less than 20 seconds into the video and they’ve managed to mispronounced every single Filipino food item they’ve presented.

[@matocv]

So emotional to see that Filipino food is FINALLY getting the much-deserved love. THANK YOU to all who are pushing it forward and keeping our traditions alive. ♥

[@captainscottlum2371]

Wow! This was a really great episode, thanks for sharing it! Now I want to go to the Pacific North West.

[@lifesimplybyritaj.7378]

Love this program, I would suggest toward the latter of the show that Marcus would make us his favorite dish.

[@Leticia-ny2xe]

Wow good to know, really Fhilipino are hard workers thank you!

[@dadacastro2974]

Now, I want to go to Seattle and experience this 😊

[@darrylking5543]

Like I said always after watching show, Much Love To Marcus. Big Hugs Darrylk.

[@Interestingten10]

i didn't know philipinos are happy and playful. i like thie episode.

[@cynthiabianzon5408]

We even have the ability to laugh at ourselves.

[@arnelf36]

Why call or label kinilaw as ceviche? Kinilaw is kinilaw and is its own dish, it wasn't copied or derived from ceviche. Filipinos have been preparing kinilaw even before the arrival of the Spanish.

[@chefdougy]

GREAT STORIES!

[@paulylindor7413]

Really Loved Dat 1st Market Scene in the Beginning.

[@xpadua3232]

This is amazing my grandpa is full Philippine my dad is too this make me so happy to see this I love being Philippine I am proud of my culture

[@latoyabaker131]

Just awesome loved it they are all amazing cooks

[@rudybacani480]

New subscriber here. Great to see that you have visited different Filipino restaurants/eateries. Love the energy. Thank you for doing this.

[@ialrakis5173]

i enjoyed myself so much watching this. Different types of food, ways of cooking and the sharing

[@PhoKingHell]

I was self raised on Blue Scholars, Geo's music. Absolutely mad he showed up in a PBS Food video, love this. Great music.

[@mayapotz]

Late to this vlog BUT super enjoyed it. Love your food vlogs. My fave is the same as many - anything my Mom cooks and I mean anything. Gonna have to try Cochi!!! Thanks for sharing.