Best Ever Food Review Show in Papua New Guinea

The Best Ever Food Review Show arrived in Papua New Guinea to explore the country’s rich and diverse cuisine on Friday 30th August, Port Moresby. 

Papua New Guinea will be featured on the global culinary stage with the popular YouTube show making its first trip to the land of a million different journeys, promising an exciting adventure through both modern and traditional foods. 

Hosted by celebrity Sonny Side, also known as Will Sonbuchner, the show with its over 10 million subscribers is renowned for its vibrant and immersive food explorations around the world. 

For its Papua New Guinea special, the show will kick off in the capital city, Port Moresby, completing their Southern Region lag.   After Port Moresby the film crew will be in the Highlands Region, specifically Hela Province in Tari.  Here, the crew will experience the unique flavors and cooking methods of the Highlands, likely sampling traditional dishes prepared in earth ovens – known locally as, “mumus”.  

The journey will then take them to the Momase Region, where they will explore the remote village of Palambei in East Sepik Province, along the Sepik River.  This area is known for its vibrant cultural practices and its staple food, sago. 

The final leg of their culinary adventure will be in the New Guinea Islands Region, with a visit to Rabaul in East New Britain Province. 

The opportunity to feature PNG on such a prominent platform was first presented to the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) by PNG Experience, a leading tour company known for its expertly curated tours across the country.  TPA’s role ensured that Sonny and his team received strong support from the local tourism industry, through special discounts making it feasible for the BEFRS crew to film in various parts of the country.  
TPA has acknowledged the vital contributions of key industry players, including Air Niugini, Hilton Hotel – Port Moresby, and the National Capital District Commission (NCDC). These partners provided essential support in the form of discounted flights, accommodations, and local resources, making it possible for the show to capture the essence of Papua New Guinea’s hospitality and culture. 

TPA’s Senior Marketing Officer, Simon Pih, expressed his excitement at Sonny’s arrival in the country.  “We are thrilled to welcome Sonny Side and his team to Papua New Guinea. Their decision to explore our country’s diverse cuisine through our rich culinary heritage will be an unforgettable journey for them.  We believe that through their online platform, the world will get a glimpse of the unique flavors and cultural experiences that make Papua New Guinea truly special and will also ultimately promote our country’s tourism potential to the world,” said Pih. ◼️