Istanbul Ate Me Alive and I'd Do It Again | Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown

Istanbul doesn't ask for your approval. It doesn't need it. This city has been the crossroads of empires, the bleeding edge of East and West, the place where the ancient and the chaotic collide over a glass of raki and a plate of something you can't quite name but can't stop eating. Bourdain hits the streets of one of the world's great cities — the bazaars, the meyhanes, the smoky backrooms where poets and fishermen share the same table — chasing the kind of meal and the kind of conversation that reminds you why food is never really just about food. Istanbul is loud, gorgeous, contradictory, and absolutely alive. Come hungry. Subscribe here to discover all of Anthony Bourdain's adventures and watch full episodes:    / @anthonybourdainpartsunknown   Travel the globe with the legendary chef, author, and storyteller Anthony Bourdain as he uncovers the soul of a destination through its food, culture, and politics. Far more than just a cooking show, Parts Unknown dives deep into the corners of the world rarely seen on TV—eating with locals, exploring diverse culinary rituals, and asking the hard questions. #AnthonyBourdain #PartsUnknown #TravelDocumentary