Best Ever Food Review Show: Sonny Side, Food Cultures Worldwide
Who is Best Ever Food Review Show? American Sonny Side filming food cultures in 61+ countries with 12.1M subscribers. Videos, facts verified Sep 2026.
Key takeaways
- Best Ever Food Review Show (@BestEverFoodReviewShow) is American Sonny Side's food-culture expedition channel, Saigon-based — about 12.1M subscribers in September 2026.
- Channel from September 2010, filming since December 2015; ~990–1,011 videos and ~3.23–3.27B views; 61/195 countries mission, 10–20-person crew.
- Start with the Vietnam north-to-south noodle tour, the Iran full documentary and the Mexico City extreme-tacos film.
- English narration, empathy-through-food mission, twice-weekly expeditions; Webby-recognized travel-lifestyle creator.
Quick facts
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Creator | Will “Sonny Side” Sonbuchner (+ 10–20-person crew) |
| YouTube channel | Best Ever Food Review Show — @BestEverFoodReviewShow |
| Country / origin | American (Saigon-based) |
| Language | English narration, English titles |
| Content type | Food-culture expeditions, country series |
| Subscribers | ~12.1M, ~990–1,011 videos, ~3.23–3.27B views (2026) — figures change daily |
| Main destinations | Vietnam, Iran, Mexico, Pakistan, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Morocco, Iraq, Somalia |
| Channel start | Created Sep 23, 2010 (filming from Dec 2015) |
| Official site | besteverfoodreviewshow.com (production house) |
Who is Best Ever Food Review Show?
Best Ever Food Review Show is the channel of Will Sonbuchner — Sonny Side — born 1984 in Minnesota, flunked out of three colleges, served Applebee’s tables, moved to Asia at 24 with ~$2,000, taught English eight years in South Korea learning film production on the side — and turned a December 2015 first upload into food YouTube’s biggest expedition operation, run from Ho Chi Minh City with a 10–20-person crew.
The mission, printed on the channel banner, is a counter: COUNTRIES 61/195, now “document food from EVERY country” (#BEFRSroadto195). The name is sarcasm — “I’m not a food critic, I just show the food and make it entertaining” (2017) — matured since 2020 into storytelling that links food to people and culture. Webby-recognized twice, including 2026 People’s Voice for Travel & Lifestyle.
Its YouTube journey
1. Experiments (2010–2015). Channel created 23 September 2010; first upload 14 December 2015. Korea-based learning years.
2. Vietnam home base (2016–2020). Bizarre farms, noodle tours, Makoko-style storytelling turn (Nigeria floating village); 2020 Webby People’s Voice viral video.
3. 195 mission (2021–2026). Iran full documentary (first US-owned channel access, 2022), Mexico extreme tacos, Pakistan deadliest foods (2024), Afghanistan, Somalia (2026) series. September 2026: ~12.1M subscribers, ~3.27B views.
What kind of travel content does Best Ever Food Review Show make?
Based on actually published videos, not slogans:
- Country expedition series. Nigeria, Namibia, Afghanistan, Morocco meat tour, Iraq Baghdad-to-Kurdistan, Somalia — playlisted arcs.
- Full food documentaries. Iran (Tehran + regions), Vietnam north-to-south noodles — 20–30+ minutes.
- Price ladders. “$1 to $1000” frames across countries.
- Extreme/survival frames. Deadliest street foods, bizarre farms, survival episodes.
- Empathy mission. Food→people→culture storytelling since 2020.
What it does not publish: no recipes, no silent walks, no compilations as tentpoles. Its value is the expedition — the cuisine as the country’s voice.
Countries and destinations covered by Best Ever Food Review Show
Representative destinations with context. For exact video dates, check the official channel. Banner count: 61/195 (Instagram bio: 62).
Signature expeditions
- Vietnam (noodle tour), Iran (full doc), Mexico (extreme tacos), Pakistan (deadliest five), Nigeria, Afghanistan, Morocco, Iraq, Somalia, Ethiopia (counted, no confirmed ID).
Best Ever Food Review Show videos to discover
A selection, not a list of “best” without criteria. All links are official YouTube where available.
1. Vietnamese noodles north to south (must-try)
- Destination: Vietnam (Hanoi → Hue → Hoi An → Mekong)
- Published: December 2022 (9.8M views)
- Subject: Pho ga, bun oc, bun bo Hue, cao lau, Mekong bun ca
- Why watch: The home-turf masterpiece
- Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvpXl4J52RU
2. American eats Iran (full documentary)
- Destination: Iran (Tehran + regions)
- Published: January 2022
- Subject: Persian cuisine full doc — rare US-channel access
- Why watch: The access landmark
- Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm4J1TatFyE
3. Mexico’s extreme tacos (Mexico City)
- Destination: Mexico City, Mexico
- Subject: Extreme street-taco tour
- Why watch: The mind-bending city format
- Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrCGm57O6xo
If a link is dead, search the exact title on @BestEverFoodReviewShow.
Best Ever Food Review Show travel style
Observable facts vs editorial reading:
- Narration: English, hungry and respectful; “not a critic” framing.
- Rhythm and editing: 20–30-min expeditions; long compilations.
- Camera: Full crew; research to post-production in-house.
- Interactions: Vendors, families, fixers — food’s people.
- Culture: Empathy, understanding, appreciation — stated mission.
- Food: The entire subject, always at origin.
- Transport and stay: Expedition logistics backgrounded.
- Storytelling: Country counters toward 195.
Difference from Global Silent Walks: Sonny narrates every cuisine in English; a Silent Walk lets you experience Hanoi and Mexico City without commentary, in real time and natural sound.
Who is the Best Ever Food Review Show channel for?
- Food-culture travelers: 61 countries and counting, cuisine-first.
- Expedition viewers: Series arcs with counters.
- Empathy-minded audiences: The stated mission rewards attention.
- Not recommended as a planning tool alone: High-risk destinations are productions; verify independently. Extreme-animal episodes need welfare context.
- Sensitive viewers: Bushmeat, exotic-animal and survival content throughout.
No score or ranking — just fit.
Destinations inspired by Best Ever Food Review Show on Global Silent Walks
After watching Sonny eat Vietnam north to south, you can walk Hanoi and Mexico City calmly on foot, no commentary, 4K natural sound:
- After the noodle tour: Hanoi Silent Walk.
- After the tacos film: Mexico City Silent Walk.
- For calmer urban backdrops around the world, start from World Destinations.
Best Ever Food Review Show does not recommend, sponsor or use Global Silent Walks unless officially stated. These are independent editorial bridges.
Explore the destination differently
Sonny’s videos answer “what does this country taste like?” at expedition scale. A Global Silent Walks Silent Walk answers “what does the place itself feel like?” with patience: raw sound, real time, no cuts, no opinions. Watch Sonny for the taste, then use a Silent Walk to hear Hanoi plainly.
Start with World Destinations, France Guide and Paris Guide.
Official socials
Only official accounts. Counts from third-party trackers, September 2026, change daily:
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BestEverFoodReviewShow — ~12.1M (2026)
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/besteverfoodreviewshow — ~1.3M
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BestEverFoodReviewShow — ~10–10.3M
- X: @SonnySided (count unverified)
- Site: https://www.besteverfoodreviewshow.com
Network: More BEFRS (~3.9M), Food India, Clips.
In pictures: Best Ever Food Review Show
FAQ
Who is Best Ever Food Review Show?
American Sonny Side (Will Sonbuchner, b. 1984 Minnesota) — Saigon-based production house filming food cultures in 61+ countries.
How many subscribers does it have?
About 12.0–12.1 million subscribers, ~990–1,011 videos and ~3.23–3.27B views per 2026 trackers. Check the live channel for today.
What is its most famous video?
The Vietnam north-to-south noodle tour (9.8M) is the signature; Iran full doc is the access landmark.
Where to start?
Watch Vietnam noodles for home turf, Iran for access, Mexico tacos for city intensity.
Is Sonny Vietnamese-American?
No source supports that — American living in Vietnam. Do not label otherwise.
Can I eat where he eats?
Expedition productions with fixers — verify independently; extreme-animal episodes need context.
Sources
- Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BestEverFoodReviewShow
- Official site + about-us, September 2026: ~12.1M subs, ~3.27B views, mission 61/195
- ChannelMetrics (Aug 2026), Social Blade (Jun 2026): snapshots
- Star Tribune (2020), Vietcetera (2020), VOV (2017): profiles
- Wikipedia: background baseline
Data verified September 29, 2026. Subscribers and views change daily. Recent videos to check on the official channel.
Last verification: September 29, 2026.
