Ep 10. Houston

In season 10, episode 10 of Bizarre Foods, host Andrew Zimmern travels to Houston, Texas to explore the city's diverse cuisine.

He starts off at a Vietnamese-Cajun fusion restaurant, where crawfish boiled in garlic butter and Cajun spices are a popular dish among Houstonians. Andrew also tries a Vietnamese dish called banh khot, which consists of miniature savory pancakes made with coconut milk and rice flour, topped with shrimp and brushed with scallion oil.

Next, Andrew visits a restaurant serving Japanese-style hot pot, shabu-shabu. He tries beef tongue, a delicacy in Japanese cuisine, along with various vegetables and noodles cooked in the hot pot.

Andrew then visits a Mexican bakery, where he tries a variety of traditional Mexican pastries and breads. He tries a sweet bread called concha, which is topped with a sugary crust in the shape of a seashell. He also tries a pan de muerto, a type of bread traditionally baked during the Day of the Dead celebrations.

The show then takes a turn towards the iconic Tex-Mex cuisine. Andrew visits a restaurant serving Tex-Mex classics such as fajitas, enchiladas, and queso. He tries a plate of fajitas, which consist of grilled beef served with sizzling onions and peppers, along with a side of guacamole and pico de gallo.

Next, Andrew visits a Korean-Mexican fusion truck, where he tries a Korean-style burrito filled with bulgogi beef, kimchi, and fried rice. He also tries a Korean-style taco filled with Korean fried chicken and topped with a spicy mayo sauce.

Andrew's last stop is at a Southern-style barbecue restaurant. He tries a variety of smoked meats such as brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, along with traditional sides such as jalapeno cornbread and coleslaw.

Throughout the episode, Andrew highlights the cultural diversity of Houston's food scene and showcases the unique fusion dishes created by Houston chefs.