Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook
“Awkwafina's reviving the family restaurant. Now she just needs to learn how to cook.”
Hollywood actor and comedian Nora Lum (a.k.a. Awkwafina) is the descendant of restaurant royalty...but she can't cook. Join the star on an inspiring culinary road trip as she learns the craft and attempts to revive her family's beloved Chinese eatery.
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- Ep 1
1.Nora Learns to Cook
06-11-202632 minA crash course at the Culinary Institute of America opens the door for Nora to attempt a family recipe.
- Ep 2
2.Texas Barbecue
06-11-202634 minJimmy O. Yang joins Nora as they hit the road in Texas to learn about the state's most iconic food.
- Ep 3
3.Michelin-Starred Peking Duck
13-11-202631 minCulinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan school Nora, who makes a life-changing decision.
- Ep 4
4.Tiki in Hawai'i
20-11-202630 minAs she develops her menu, Nora gets a taste of the tiki culture that inspired her grandma's restaurant.
- Ep 5
5.Nora Learns to Serve
27-11-202633 minIn LA's Chinatown, Nora gets hands-on experience in the hard work it takes to open a restaurant.
- Ep 6
6.Nora Designs Her Menu
04-12-202630 minAn unlikely fast-food empire provides inspiration as Nora brings her vision to life.
- Ep 7
7.The Run-Through
11-12-202632 minOpening night looms as Nora's menu comes under fire—and a major problem threatens everything.
- Ep 8
8.Opening Night
18-12-202631 minNora finally tests her concept on investors, critics, and the toughest VIP diner of all: her grandma.
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