The Iced Coffee Hour The Food Expert: This Diet Slowly Kills You - Avoid These Meals! | Sonny Food Review
Nov 30, 2025
Join Sonny, the adventurous YouTuber behind the Best Ever Food Review Show, as he delves into the craziest and riskiest foods he's tried, like deadly puffer fish. He explores the cultural influences on taste and shares insights on why he often rejects certain foods. From painful culinary challenges to the ethics of eating live seafood, Sonny's candid experiences provide a unique perspective on global cuisines. Plus, he reveals the most memorable bites and discusses the role of community in dining.
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Pufferfish Near-Miss In Borneo
- Sonny ate pufferfish in Malaysian Borneo and felt numbness after four bites because the liver (the most poisonous part) was included in the dish.
- He only learned later during editing that the liver had been mixed in, which could have been fatal since there is no antidote.
Double-Check Fixers Before Dangerous Shoots
- Do additional research and seek multiple local fixers before filming in sensitive countries like Russia or Afghanistan.
- Don't rely on a single local contact; verify safety and camera permissions with outside sources.
Taste Is Mostly Cultural
- Sonny argues food preferences are ~90% cultural, showing toddlers in Korea eating kimchi and Tanzanian kids preferring raw organ meats over candy.
- Early exposure and cultural context shape what people find delicious or disgusting.
