Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong
TV ShowReturning Series

Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong

TV-14
2012
2 seasons
20 episodes
Documentary

A culinary journey across twelve regions, each with their own unique cultures, culinary stories and traditions. Celebrated chef, Luke Nguyen, in the third instalment of his popular series, takes us on a culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of southeast Asia. Beginning in southwest China, Luke explores the culinary cultures and centuries old traditions of Yunnan Province, from the Naxi people of Lijiang to the Dai communities of Xishuangbana.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Kunming, China

    23-02-2012

    In the first episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke discovers the iconic dishes and "old world" stories of Kunming – the capital city of Yunnan Province in southwest China....

  • Ep 2

    2.Dali and Shaxi, China

    01-03-2012

    In the second episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke discovers the unique flavours and culinary traditions of the Bai and Yai people in the historic towns of Dali and Shaxi...

  • Ep 3

    3.Lijiang, China

    08-03-2012

    In the third episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke reaches the fabled town of Lijiang in China’s Yunnan Province, where the nightlife reigns and a Naxi "aunty" teaches Luke...

  • Ep 4

    4.Xishuangbana, China

    15-03-2012

    In the fourth episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke journeys to Xishuangbana, where China meets Southeast Asia, to experience Dai culture and cuisines, and try the acquired...

  • Ep 5

    5.Yangon, Myanmar

    22-03-2012

    In the fifth episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke discovers the little known foods and flavours of Yangon – the former capital city of Myanmar. Luke begins his culinary ed...

  • Ep 6

    6.Inle Lake, Myanmar

    29-03-201230 min

    In the sixth episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke ventures to the Shan State, where entire villages and kilometres of tomato farms float upon Inle Lake. Luke experiences t...

  • Ep 7

    7.Keng Tung, Myanmar

    05-04-201210 min

    In the seventh episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke hikes to the hill tribe villages of the Shan State and the township of Keng Tung, where he cooks some unusual delicacie...

  • Ep 8

    8.Chiang Khong, Thailand

    12-04-201230 min

    In the eighth episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke makes it to the town of Chiang Khong in northern Thailand, where he literally catches the ingredients for his traditiona...

  • Ep 9

    9.Mae Salong, Thailand

    19-04-201230 min

    In the ninth episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke arrives at mountainous Mae Salong, where he prepares a rustic tomato dish with Apear, an Aka grandmother. Getting off the...

  • Ep 10

    10.Chiang Mai, Thailand

    26-04-201230 min

    In the final episode of Luke Nguyen’s Greater Mekong, Luke hits the bustling town of Chiang Mai, where he laps up the nightlife cooking Thai classics, such as green papaya salad. H...

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