Kitchen Passport

Arseny Knaifel (Andong)

Discover dishes from around the world—and the stories behind them

Can you capture the flavor of Berlin-style doner kebab at home? What exactly is a dumpling? Is it possible to make homemade Fanta that tastes better than the original? Get the answers to these questions and more as you travel along with Andong, YouTube's favorite culinary adventurer, in an exploration of the origins, fusions, and evolutions of popular foods from around the globe.

Whether you want to replicate hand-pulled street noodles at home or uncover the secrets of the smoothest hummus, you can learn from Andong’s experiences and get started on your own culinary adventure.

About the Author

Arseny Knaifel (Andong)

Arseny Knaifel (aka Andong) is a Berlin-based YouTuber, filmmaker, chef, and podcaster. His work revolves around exploring the origins and stories behind the foods that move the world. Whether it’s your favorite supermarket snack, a little-known local specialty only found off the beaten travel paths, or a much-loved street food classic, Andong will eat and cook them all and share them with his audience of 650K foodies worldwide.