Chef Will Meyrick Explores City Of Kolkata, Explore Street Food Culture

Chef Will Meyrick (Doc. SBS Food)

JAKARTA - A well-known chef and culinary pioneer Will Meyrick embarked on an extraordinary adventure into the heart of Kolkata city, exploring the wealth of street food culture. In the epic series of six episodes lasting 26 minutes per episode, Meyrick reveals the unique story and taste that forms the uniqueness of various culinary delights in this city.

Known for his love for a typical dish popular among the public, Will Meyrick has explored various parts of the world to find authentic dishes rich in local traditions. This time, his journey took him to the streets of Kolkata, where he encountered the wealth of culinary influence of China, Arabia, Mongolia, England, and even France combined to create a dynamic Indian street food culture.

The series will premiere on SBS Food on January 22, 2025 at 21.00 p.m., inviting spectators to follow Will Meyrick's journey to reveal the secret behind Kolkata's iconic dish. From colorful halls to taste-featuring food stalls, he dives into the culinary heritage of the city and takes his inspiration to the kitchen. There, Meyrick process the findings into an innovative fusion dish, celebrating Kolkata's taste while displaying his distinctive creativity.

On this exciting journey, Will Meyrick not only explored the core of Kolkata, but also showed how food can unite various cultures and people. The series will inspire culinary lovers, provide new views on Indian street food and the rich history of its culinary traditions. Watch this exciting culinary adventure premiere on SBS Food.

Each episode explores the influence of the typical culinary city of Kolkata, ranging from Chinese and Mughal heritages to well-known street dish foods and iconic Coffee Houses. On this trip, Will Meyrick reprocessed classic Indian dishes, combining traditions with his creativity to create a bold new taste.

Follow Will on his adventure to reveal Kolkata's outstanding story, spices and cultural wealth of street food in this series to watch!