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   Rachelle and Brett - February 15 2008 @ 3:11 pm

   Hey Andrew, Just wanted to stop by and let you know that we watch your show every Monday! We actually look forward to it, and half of the things you eat, we would try too! Thanks for giving us information about Bizarre places and Bizarra Foods! We Love you!

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   Annonymous - February 20 2008 @ 3:17 pm

   hello andrew, I have a question for you. Do yo remember that episode where you went to Taipei and you were in the herbal store with steven. You pulled out a pack of medicine you said it was good for the lungs...Please supply me with the name of the store or Steven's phone #. I would like to go to taipei and buyg that medicine. Thanks

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   Annonymous - February 21 2008 @ 3:46 pm

   Hello Andrew, I enjoy your show. On your 10/01/07 episode you remarked that you use pepto bismal "to quiet your stomach". I don't have your your exotic tastes but, I too had to rely on pepto bismal, until I discovered this wonderful water technology from Japan. This is not a water filter. The water from this machine will give your stomach relief in 10 minutes. It is anti-acid and an anti-oxidant. Please examine my website: ph.yourbodyiswater.info. This technology is 34 years old, and now global. Thank you. Carlos martinez charles516@optonline.net

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   Zhao Z. Chen - February 24 2008 @ 5:56 am

   Hey, Andrew. You are so brave, eat so much bizarre food. Have you ever got sick?

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   Michael Hiltman - February 26 2008 @ 11:35 pm

   Mr. Z, what a great show. I am a 26 yr. social work vetran but build houses on the side.I have 6 children, all grown but one. I have found my only creative side to be cooking. My wife asked my, after watching "The bucket List" what I would do? I could only think to travel the world and eat the worlds foods. ( to experience ) If ever in Toledo, Ohio, it would be my family's pleasure to give you a tast of soul food like you have never had before. Keep up the good work, you truly have the best job!

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   Jessica - February 27 2008 @ 2:46 am

   Hey Andrew.. Watching your show makes me HUNGRY!~~ Yep, i am a woman, and I'd love to eat the things you do.. yum!!. I love the idea of new food.. no matter how weird..feel free to challenge me:) Jess

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   Kris - March 02 2008 @ 8:39 pm

   Andrew I watch this show every week and I also watch the reruns. You explain the cultures and taste of the world and all the places I don't have the privilidge. Thank you for teaching me about the world outside my own. Keep traveling Ill keep watching wishing I was there tasting the food and seeing the beauty of the land. Kris H.

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   Mike Simpson - March 03 2008 @ 11:18 pm

   Andrew, Thank you so much for providing true entertainment in television today. I am a huge food fanatic and I really enjoy watching your show. I have been a food network viewer for a long time, but you have any one of their "personalities" beat hands down. I am traveling to Beijing and Shanghai China in a couple of months and I am looking forward to your adventures and reviews there. Keep up the great work, I am a true fan!

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   Robert - March 05 2008 @ 2:43 pm

   Hello: Hey you should go to Napal ,they great brownies straight from the cows butt ,you should try to eat some . !They do that all the time , That would fix you ! thankyou! BobthHunn

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    English Muffin - March 05 2008 @ 3:12 pm

    Dear Andrew, I think your Beijing Show was excellent. It rocks !! I jump up and down and called all my friends to watch it with me. My questions are: 1. How do you get to know those places ? friends ? travel officials ? or just heard from somewhere? 2. Did you really used the herbal you get from the drug store ? 3. Do you need a volunteer for your future show? I would love to volunteer me to go with you sometime. :-D Also, the Chinese lady went with you on the male organ resturant she didn't look like enjoy the food much... well, it was origninally wasn't designed for woman... I think it can be added with some more impressive medical info and stories on it. Really enjoy your show ! Please keep it up ! You rock on what you do!

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    Carson Truong - March 07 2008 @ 12:55 am

    Hey Andrew, I love watching your show, even the reruns! I am of Asian decent and i cant believe some of the things you eat, pretty impressive =] but one of the things i was suprised you wouldnt eat was the "forbidden" fruit durian. I am an ABC (American born Chinese) but my parents were from out of the country so they are very informed of exotic asian foods. At a young age, my parents forced me to eat some durian and my initial reaction as most people's are was instant rejection. But then after I was forced a couple more times, I finally ate some and the disgusting looking fruit was pretty good tasting. After the pleasant taste, the horrible smell turned into a pleasant scent. One big difference between my first experience and yours was that I ate frozen and defrosted durian. The one you ate in malaysia was most likely fresh. I know there is a big difference because I have eaten both and fresh durian is much more bitter and the taste is much different because it is warm. I personally like frozen durian alot more. I really hope that you would give durian a second chance because you are really missing out on a delicious fruit. One last thing. One of my favorite ways to eat durian is to blend it with ice cream. durian flavored ice cream is crazy good! Also, there are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants or other kinds of Vietnamese snack stores who sell Durian bubble tea/milkshakes which is one of my favorite drinks. Either that or u can throw some frozen durian, some ice, and some milk into a blender and youve made urself one. As one of your fans, I have great respect for what you do and the king of food should not have to miss out on such a delicious fruit. I kno this is kind of long, but the durian will be worth it =] thanks alot for reading and keep up the good work with your shows.

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    Carson Truong - March 07 2008 @ 12:57 am

    Hey Andrew, I love watching your show, even the reruns! I am of Asian decent and i cant believe some of the things you eat, pretty impressive =] but one of the things i was suprised you wouldnt eat was the "forbidden" fruit durian. I am an ABC (American born Chinese) but my parents were from out of the country so they are very informed of exotic asian foods. At a young age, my parents forced me to eat some durian and my initial reaction as most people's are was instant rejection. But then after I was forced a couple more times, I finally ate some and the disgusting looking fruit was pretty good tasting. After the pleasant taste, the horrible smell turned into a pleasant scent. One big difference between my first experience and yours was that I ate frozen and defrosted durian. The one you ate in malaysia was most likely fresh. I know there is a big difference because I have eaten both and fresh durian is much more bitter and the taste is much different because it is warm. I personally like frozen durian alot more. I really hope that you would give durian a second chance because you are really missing out on a delicious fruit. One last thing. One of my favorite ways to eat durian is to blend it with ice cream. durian flavored ice cream is crazy good! Also, there are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants or other kinds of Vietnamese snack stores who sell Durian bubble tea/milkshakes which is one of my favorite drinks. Either that or u can throw some frozen durian, some ice, and some milk into a blender and youve made urself one. As one of your fans, I have great respect for what you do and the king of food should not have to miss out on such a delicious fruit. I kno this is kind of long, but the durian will be worth it =] thanks alot for reading and keep up the good work with your shows.

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    Arnol Staggs - March 09 2008 @ 7:21 am

    Hello Andrew, just wanted to say I enjoy your show very much. I thought it would be nasty, but it's not. Very enjoyable and some things I would like to try. Keep up the great work and I look forward to your next show on Monday.

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    Christine - March 09 2008 @ 11:49 pm

    Hi Andrew, I think your show is fabulous and I won't be surprised when you get a cult following, following you around the world eating those bizarre foods! I've been particularly inspired by your Vietnam and Beijing episodes. I only wish you can invite a fan to go on one of your episodes! Come to California, I promise to find you something bizarre to eat!!

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    amina - March 10 2008 @ 12:40 pm

    hi andrew u should go to nepal

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    Judy - March 19 2008 @ 3:28 pm

    Hi Andrew! My husband and I have watched all your shows and enjoy them so much!We saw your show last night about Russia and we REALLY liked it, so informative!!!! Thanks!!

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    Cheryl Geoffroy - March 25 2008 @ 12:36 pm

    Hi Andrew, Thanks so much for your show. What a treat. I had to laugh watching you spit out the durian last night. I first encountered the weird fruit on a trip to Malaysia at age 15. You could smell them a block away. Why anyone would ever eat one, aside from avoiding the Donner Party thing, is beyond me. The smell alone . . . Well, thanks for the show again. I love it.

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    Rashmi - April 17 2008 @ 1:35 pm

    Hi Andrew, My husband and I are avid patrons of you and your show. I was extremely excited to discover that you traveled to my hometown Delhi, India. I couldn't resist taking a peek of your travels on the website. Knowing well that you would definitely visit some of my fav. joints. I have to admit that I was rather disappointed to read that you ended up at Jawahar's and not Karims at Jama Masjid. In my opinion, Karims is the most authentic and delicious version of the mughal dynasty heritage left in Delhi. I pretty much can cook most Indian cuisines with the exception of Karims. Which, I most crave for and end up visiting every year we go back. Hope you get a chance to try it one day. Thanks for listening.

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    George Clay - April 18 2008 @ 12:30 pm

    Hi Andrew - love your show....have you ever heard of Wurchwitzer Spinnenkaese? It's a cheese made in the town of Wurchwitz, Germany....and cheese mites are instrumental in the process. The cheese is eaten at the yearly cheese festival - with the mites as well! See more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milbenk%C3%A4se I would love to try this someday - but if you get there first - I'd love to watch on your show! Best Regards, George

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    shabeera - June 02 2008 @ 3:42 pm

    hey Andrew i love your show. its my favorite of all times. i have a question. I heard that in Cambodia, they eat dogs-is that true? and if it is, when would you do a show about Cambodia. i am very curious. keep grossing us out!

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    ACNY - June 19 2008 @ 5:57 pm

    Hi Andrew, Just wanted to let you know that you and your team are doing a great job. I really love your show. It is very enlightening and very informative. I love the fact that you are very down to earth and are willing to try different types of food. Thank you for visiting my country, the Philippines. I would have given anything just to have witnessed you eat balut! It's my favorite. I always look forward to hearing you say descriptions such as "nutty taste" or "game-y" or the "textural contrast"...You are adorable and me and my friends love you!!!!! More power to your show....

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    Jessy - July 14 2008 @ 8:36 pm

    Andrew, love your show. Please try going to my country Indonesia. Check out the weird food we have there: http://members.xoom.virgilio.it/BaliTravel/strange_food.htm

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    Janet Snazuk - August 12 2008 @ 1:19 am

    HI! I loved your show on Iceland. I am half Icelandic and was very disappointed with Anthony Bourdains' depiction of the country, so to see your upbeat portrayal of the "Happiest People in the World" made me so happy. You really recognized the Icelandic sense of humour and nationality and honour of guests to their country. I only wished I would have known about Siggy Halls restaurant before I went in June. we did eat at the FishMarket and found that quite enjoyable. Thankfully, Janet Gold Beach, Oregon, The other greatest place on earth

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    Holiday James - August 19 2008 @ 8:49 am

    Hi My family and i have watched all of your episodes so far and have really enjoyed them. We think you must be made eating some of the things that you eat, but that is what makes it entertaining to watch.

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    Anthony L. - August 20 2008 @ 9:42 pm

    Mr. Andrew – I love your show, do you have a favorite testical dish? , and do they taste nutty. What creature has the best tasting testicals that you have tasted so far? Thank you,

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    Rena Stocker - September 05 2008 @ 5:47 am

    Bizarre food, shown 5.9.2oo8 in Australia (El Coles, Northern Spain)

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    Anne Rodriguez - September 21 2008 @ 2:24 pm

    Hello, There is a restaurant in Amsterdam called "The Five Flies". It has been there since 1459....it is the oldest restaurant I've been to. Sorry Spain. Whisper, Anne

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    Gregory E. Countee - September 24 2008 @ 5:42 am

    Dear Andrew i love your show and i have always had a dream to do what you are doing. I stay up late at night just wishing i could make one trip with you. my nine year old son always will say daddy send him a e-mail. And i tell him he's to busy working, and he will say you'll never know!. So andrew at any time you can contact me at anytime when you have the time. Thanks for the great show. PS: Always remeber what you are is gods gift to you and what you become is your gift to god. Gregory Countee

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    justin stutler - October 22 2008 @ 12:50 am

    I love bizarre foods and never miss a show.I was thinking maybe you should go to west virginia to find some bizarre foods,I really think you might find some intresting foods there in the backwoodsy areas.Pocahantas county holds a bizarre food festival I dont know when but I think you might like to check it out.Also thanks for giving me the cahunas to try different foods that I would never think of eating.

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    Sarita Schwartzmann - November 12 2008 @ 8:10 pm

    Dear Andrew,
    I watched the Etiopian episode yesterday and loved the elegant and considering way you behaved while eating food you didn't enjoy. You showed great respect the locals, their social condition and their culture. Beuatiful!

    This episode reminded me of a dish you should consider exploring in your show. It is eaten only in the Amazonian region of Brazil, specially in a place called Belem do Para.
    It is an indian dish (from our Brazilian indians), prepared with Cassava root and some greens. Very different, very interesting. The name is "Tucupi no Tacaca". It is eaten on the streets of Belem, sold in small food stals. It has a strange effect in your tongue (like an anestesic) and Brazilians from all other regions don't know how to enjoy it, but people from that region of the country consider it the best dish ever.
    You can have an idea if you watch the video in youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeLF1gtT16A
    The video is in Portuguese but shows a famous chef visiting his favorite Tacaca vendor, he eats the Tacaca and then visits the vendor's kitchen to see how the dish is prepared. I hope you enjoy and get inspired.
    Cheers,
    Sarita Schwartzmann
    A Brazilian living in Orlando, Fl.

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    Cindy - February 03 2009 @ 9:42 pm

    Hey Andrew

    I absolutely love your show! The one thing I like most is the way you show appreciation for everyones culture. Even when you didn't like something, you'd still try to make the best of it. I always look forward to your show. It's one of a kind :)

    However I was pretty disappointed by one episode of Bizarre Foods - the one you did on Trinidad. There are so many more bizarre foods in Trinidad (curried agouti, lappe, manicou - which are all rat-like creatures, alligator, etc) and you didn't get to eat any of them! You only got to eat normal food - doubles, bake & shark, roti, etc. I hope one day you might take a second run there - there is so much more bizarre food that you missed :(

    Anyway, I'm looking forward to new episodes - your show is the best! :)

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    Maria - February 07 2009 @ 2:45 pm

    CAn anyone tell me of a recent episode where something similiar to "popped corn" was made?

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    Paul & Joanne - February 09 2009 @ 7:27 pm

    Hey Andrew, love your show. How about trying a Finnish casserole on one of your future episodes. This one is called Maksalaatikko and it's a Liver and raisin and rice and other "Finnish" ingredients concoction. Sure would like to see you react as you are trying it for the first time.
    See ya on the new season, Paul & Joanne

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    Angel - February 11 2009 @ 10:01 pm

    Yes there was an episode where Andrew was in Kenya. And was having coffee with a woman who specializes in the making of coffee. She served Andrew something similar to popcorn made from a seed named Sorgum.It iS a little seed that when cooked it pops like popcorn but on a smaller scale and with no husks. HOPE I was able to help out. I too am one serious BIZZARE fOODS ADDICT

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    Mitzi - March 04 2009 @ 9:17 am

    hi Andrew, love ur show i watched it all the time...very interesting...im from the philippines, but living here in usa....hope you still remember the "BALLUT" and chicken feet..etc... luv u andrew...keep on travelling.

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    Carol Monin - March 09 2009 @ 12:14 pm

    Mr Zimmern I started making perogis with mom and grandma about 8. I have not missed to many episodes of your show, that I know of and I've never seen you in Poland. Grandma actually came over from Russia, but I know they are a Polish food. I'd love to see if there are any differences or variations, Is Poland an option or have I missed it?? If it looks good eat it!! Carol Monin

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    Bill - April 08 2009 @ 6:46 pm

    Interested in the show where the dr. was cooking with insects, made wormzels?

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    jimmy hook - April 13 2009 @ 12:03 am

    Andrew it is easterday i live in tonkawa oklahoma and i seen one of your shows where you had eaten some mutten in another country i just thought that i should add that if you liked the mutten there you should try the mutten where i was raised in gallup new mexico from the navajo tribe they have a mutten stew there tha will knock your socks off so if you get the chance drop by the navajo tribe in gallup n.m. i promise you wont be disapointed and stick around and try a few of thier fine foods its what i grew up on well i think ive said enough for now ill be seening you later so have fun and keep up the great work i enjoy watching your show your newly found friend jimmy hook

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    Christian - April 14 2009 @ 8:16 pm

    Hi Andrew!
    My husband and I were just watching your show from Ethiopia and we are very interested in finding out where we can purchase the "popcorn" that you had while you were there, I think you called it sorgum or sorghum? We look forward to learning more about this. Thank you so much for your time...we can't wait to hear from you!!

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    Marcia - April 23 2009 @ 12:29 am

    love your show...I love cooking & eating beef tongue. Eating fried pork intestines, pickled pig ears, rather mild compared to you. Would like to try meal worms sometime. & perhaps the chapulines (Mex. crickets).
    My brother thinks you have a loose screw. I said but that other cultures that have to eat what they have available!
    Keep up the great show! God Bless from FL.

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    Joey - September 14 2009 @ 1:58 pm

    Hey Andrew: I watch you on Bizarre Foods all the time and it surprised me that you couldn't eat the Durian. I was sure after eating all the "other" things you ate Durian would be a cake walk. I eat Durian, love it, love it. I live in New Mexico and we get if frozen at the Asian Markets. Maybe the freezing does something to the smell I don't know for sure. But it is great in puddings and smoothies, so it can be disguised, but I'm not sure the smell ever goes away. One time my hubby ate some at work and the guy he worked with was freaking out because he thought there was a natural gas leak. Good Luck with your show. Hope you don't run out of countries to visit.