Lucky Chow

LUCKY CHOW travels across the United States to explore Asian cuisine's impact on American food culture. The un-hosted six-part series explores a wide variety of Asian food and drink - from a famous Japanese noodle dish to Korean kimchi to Chinese fusion - while meeting the new generation of chefs and entrepreneurs dedicated to keeping the traditions alive.

Wed, Apr 8 9:30 A.M. Chasing The Dream     NH Explore (11.2)

Today's trendsetting Asian restauranteurs/entrepreneurs are delighting diners with traditional Malay breakfast (Kopitiam), the unique Thai-Chinese cuisine of Phuket (Wan Wan), reimagined temaki (Nami Nori), luxe Michelin-starred contemporary Korean BBQ (Cote), and reimagined South Indian cuisine (Unapologetic Foods).

Wed, Apr 15 9:30 A.M. Paradise on a Plate     NH Explore (11.2)

On a trip to Oahu, we harvest fruit with the Matsuda family of Kahuka Farms; chef Mark Noguchi prepares an epic potluck dinner; and chefs Michelle and Wade Ueoki get personal when it comes to Hawaiian food while their mentor, chef Alan Wong, creates a tuna poke.

Wed, Apr 22 9:30 A.M. Texasian     NH Explore (11.2)

Deep in the heart of Texas, Houston is an unexpectedly rich melting pot of Asian and American cuisine.

Wed, Apr 29 9:30 A.M. American Roots     NH Explore (11.2)

In a Wisconsin forest and a Long Island harbor, two families discovered harvests that, with hard work and help from the next generation, turned into thriving businesses.

Wed, May 6 9:30 A.M. Delicious Dreams     NH Explore (11.2)

All around New York, Asian food entrepreneurs are pursuing projects driven by personal passion, whether it's growing the perfect strawberry, promoting local regenerative agriculture or recreating a small corner of Taipei on the streets of Brooklyn.

Wed, May 13 9:30 A.M. Feeding The Family Tree     NH Explore (11.2)

Moms feed us, but who feeds the moms? We join a 12-year-old Food Network star as he cooks for his family, visit the shop where a renown chef prepares a dizzying array of the Korean staples known as banchan and learn about a meal-delivery service that provides a classic Asian pregnancy and post-partum diet.

Fri, May 15 11:30 P.M. Feeding The Family Tree     NH Create (11.4)

Moms feed us, but who feeds the moms? We join a 12-year-old Food Network star as he cooks for his family, visit the shop where a renown chef prepares a dizzying array of the Korean staples known as banchan and learn about a meal-delivery service that provides a classic Asian pregnancy and post-partum diet.

Sat, May 16 12:30 P.M. Feeding The Family Tree     NH Create (11.4)

Moms feed us, but who feeds the moms? We join a 12-year-old Food Network star as he cooks for his family, visit the shop where a renown chef prepares a dizzying array of the Korean staples known as banchan and learn about a meal-delivery service that provides a classic Asian pregnancy and post-partum diet.

Sun, May 17 2:30 P.M. Feeding The Family Tree     NH Create (11.4)

Moms feed us, but who feeds the moms? We join a 12-year-old Food Network star as he cooks for his family, visit the shop where a renown chef prepares a dizzying array of the Korean staples known as banchan and learn about a meal-delivery service that provides a classic Asian pregnancy and post-partum diet.

Sun, May 17 9:30 P.M. Feeding The Family Tree     NH Create (11.4)

Moms feed us, but who feeds the moms? We join a 12-year-old Food Network star as he cooks for his family, visit the shop where a renown chef prepares a dizzying array of the Korean staples known as banchan and learn about a meal-delivery service that provides a classic Asian pregnancy and post-partum diet.

Mon, May 18 2:30 A.M. Feeding The Family Tree     NH Create (11.4)

Moms feed us, but who feeds the moms? We join a 12-year-old Food Network star as he cooks for his family, visit the shop where a renown chef prepares a dizzying array of the Korean staples known as banchan and learn about a meal-delivery service that provides a classic Asian pregnancy and post-partum diet.

Wed, May 20 9:30 A.M. Made In Taiwan     NH Explore (11.2)

Across Taiwan, there's a growing movement to produce familiar pantry staples - soy sauce, hot sauce, tofu, rice - in a hand-crafted way that respects the island's legacy.


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