John Torode's Asia - Season 1

John Torode's Asia - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes10
Datesoct. 30, 2017 - nov. 10, 2017

Episodes

Mumbai
Season 1Episode 130 min

Mumbai

John's Asian adventure begins in Mumbai with a tour of the street food served on Chowpatty Beach. After exploring the most efficient lunch delivery service in the world John joins Executive Chef Amit Chowdhury at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel for an introduction to the five-star version of the Tiffin Tin.

oct. 30, 2017
Amritsar
Season 1Episode 230 min

Amritsar

Next, John visits the holy city of Amritsar in the Punjab region of northern India. Keen to learn more about Indian cuisine John is given a masterclass at the Taj Swarna hotel in how to prepare a classic Indian dish: Butter Chicken.

oct. 31, 2017
Beijing
Season 1Episode 330 min

Beijing

A lifelong lover of Chinese food, John is elated when his Asian cuisine tour takes him to Beijing. John heads straight to Beijing's loved Peking Duck restaurant and is fascinated to see and taste the traditional dish.

nov. 1, 2017
Long Kwai Fong
Season 1Episode 430 min

Long Kwai Fong

Travelling on to the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, John explores the markets of Long Kwai Fong and tries his hand at a Hong Kong traditional favourite: steamed prawn dumplings.

nov. 2, 2017
Hong Kong
Season 1Episode 530 min

Hong Kong

John begins his exploration of Hong Kong's modern cuisine with an introduction to Cha Chang Teng, a clash of cultures on a plate. Across the harbour at the Peninsula Hotel John meets maverick chef Xavier Boyer who carefully choreographs intricately balanced arrays of flavours.

nov. 3, 2017
Macau
Season 1Episode 630 min

Macau

In the first episode of the week, John is in the Las Vegas of Asia: Macau. A former Portuguese colony, influences on Macanese cuisine come from all over the globe and John tries one of the spiciest dishes so far, African Chicken.

nov. 6, 2017
Ritz Carlton
Season 1Episode 730 min

Ritz Carlton

After a trip to Macau's bustling markets with Chef and writer David Wong, John is shown an elaborate pork dish before ascending the Ritz Carlton for a view of the city and a Michelin star fried rice dish.

nov. 7, 2017
Thailand
Season 1Episode 830 min

Thailand

Returning to Thailand, where it all began for him 20 years ago, John delightedly explores Bangkok's markets. Reunited with mentor and old friend Pip, John is inspired by a chilli infused concoction.

nov. 8, 2017
Huraa
Season 1Episode 930 min

Huraa

John's journey takes him to Huraa in the Maldives where he gets an introduction to the cuisine from Soba who cooks a typical local dish using coconuts, chilies and tuna fish.

nov. 9, 2017
Look Back
Season 1Episode 1030 min

Look Back

The final episode takes a look back at a series full of tantalising tastes, awe inspiring vistas, and some of the best chefs producing the diverse cuisine found across the continent.

nov. 10, 2017

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