What are the best episodes of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi?

The best rated episodes of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi are: On the Tip of My Kreung - S2E8 rated 8.2, Fufu for the Win - S2E5 rated 7.9, Ciao New York - S2E10 rated 7.8, Greeks on the Gulf - S2E7 rated 7.8, Ube in the Bay - S2E6 rated 7.8, Halal from Dearborn - S2E9 rated 7.8

What are the worst episodes of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi?

The lowest rated episodes of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi are: The Borscht Identity - S2E4 rated 6.9, The All American Weiner - S1E2 rated 7.0, Ketchup or No Ketchup - S2E1 rated 7.1, From Kabul with Love - S2E2 rated 7.2, Padma and the Beanstalk - S2E3 rated 7.3, Zen and the Art of Poke - S1E10 rated 7.4

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Jun 2020 - present

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Best Episodes of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi

On the Tip of My Kreung
S2 Ep8
8.2
5th May 2023
In the symbolic heart of America’s industrial past, Padma travels to Lowell, Massachusetts and sees how Cambodian immigrants (and their cooking) have become the backbone for the revival of this New England town.
Fufu for the Win
S2 Ep5
7.9
5th May 2023
Padma’s spice meter is put to the test by comedian Yvonne Orji and others when she travels to Houston, home to the largest Nigerian population in the US, where she gets an insider experience of Nigerian food and pride.
Ciao New York
S2 Ep10
7.8
5th May 2023
Padma reminisces about her years in Italy, where she experienced the spirit of la bella vita, the beautiful life. Now, hungry for some life balance, she’s turning to her Italian American friends in NY to reveal their secrets, starting with pizza.
Greeks on the Gulf
S2 Ep7
7.8
5th May 2023
Padma eats her way through the seaside city of Tarpon Springs, Florida, which may as well be a Greek Island. From sponge diving to Avgolemono, she takes a deep dive into the Greek time capsule that is Tarpon Springs.…
Ube in the Bay
S2 Ep6
7.8
5th May 2023
Sizzling silogs, sour sinigang…and sweet spaghetti? In South San Francisco, Padma enjoys Filipino food and discovers how the younger generation of Filipino Americans are the latest disruptors in the Bay Area.
Halal from Dearborn
S2 Ep9
7.8
5th May 2023
Padma visits Dearborn, a.k.a the Arab American “bubble”, during Ramadan, the holiest period of the year for Dearborn’s Muslim community. Cruising in muscle cars and diving into local eateries, Padma discovers the abundance of sweets and savory meats.

Worst Episodes of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi

The Borscht Identity
S2 Ep4
6.9
5th May 2023
Padma heads to New York’s Brighton Beach and the East Village to learn why the debate over who really created borscht symbolizes a larger fight for Ukrainian identity.
The All American Weiner
S1 Ep2
7.0
18th Jun 2020
Hot dogs, hamburgers, pretzels… Many think these foods are quintessentially American, but their origins are actually German. In Milwaukee, Padma meets descendants of early German immigrants who hold onto their heritage by celebrating and reclaiming it.
Ketchup or No Ketchup
S2 Ep1
7.1
5th May 2023
Padma gets to the heart (and stomach) of Puerto Rico’s fight for independence by examining a surprisingly controversial topic: does ketchup belong on the beloved Puerto Rican dish pasteles?
From Kabul with Love
S2 Ep2
7.2
5th May 2023
On the heels of America’s longest war coming to an end, Padma joins the Afghan American community in DC as they welcome new arrivals over feasts that remind them of the Afghanistan they left behind, and what can be built anew.
Padma and the Beanstalk
S2 Ep3
7.3
5th May 2023
Appalachia is reinventing itself through its most beloved resource - food. Padma eats her way through the Mountain South, unearthing the inventive recipes, humble ingredients, and complex history – and picks up some banjo playing along the way.
Zen and the Art of Poke
S1 Ep10
7.4
18th Jun 2020
Padma dives into Japanese culture, ubiquitous in Honolulu, to understand just how far their cultural footprint reaches. She slings fish and rolls sushi where a century and a half ago Japanese immigrants first docked on Hawaii’s shores.

Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Episode Guide

Burritos at the Border
S1 Ep1
7.5
19th Jun 2020
El Paso was once part of Mexico. Its border location defines the region’s identity and the complexity of America’s political landscape. Padma eats her way through this border city while discovering the origins of one of America’s most beloved cuisines.
The All American Weiner
S1 Ep2
7.0
18th Jun 2020
Hot dogs, hamburgers, pretzels… Many think these foods are quintessentially American, but their origins are actually German. In Milwaukee, Padma meets descendants of early German immigrants who hold onto their heritage by celebrating and reclaiming it.
Don't Mind if I Dosa
S1 Ep3
7.6
18th Jun 2020
Padma asks family, friends and those she admires how they hold onto Indian culture and pass it to the next generation. In NYC, she cooks the dishes that remind her of her original home and tastes Indian foods near her current home.
The Gullah Way
S1 Ep4
7.6
18th Jun 2020
The Gullah Geechee people of South Carolina are fighting to preserve the traditions passed down from their ancestors, West Africans forced into slavery. Padma catches and cracks crab with new friends and old, all working towards reclaiming their heritage.
What Is Chop Suey Anyway?
S1 Ep5
7.5
18th Jun 2020
Chinese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the U.S. but the flavors of a vast country have been simplified over time. In San Francisco, Padma explores how Chinese immigrants and Chinese-Americans are broadening our understanding of this cuisine
Where the Kabob is Hot
S1 Ep6
7.7
18th Jun 2020
Padma tastes her way through Los Angeles, sampling one of her favorite cuisines: Persian food. The community opens up about the misconceptions some Americans have about Iranians, one kabob at a time.
The Original Americans
S1 Ep7
7.4
18th Jun 2020
What is the original American cuisine? Padma travels to Arizona to eat food that is indigenous to this land. She tries some surprising dishes and explores how Native Americans seek to reestablish a connection to the past in order to protect their future.
Dancing in Little Lima!
S1 Ep8
7.5
18th Jun 2020
Peruvian cuisine hasn’t quite had its moment on the American food scene, but Padma knows the power of a great bowl of ceviche. She visits Paterson, New Jersey, a Peruvian enclave, for a deeper look at this vibrant culture.
The Pad Thai Gamble
S1 Ep9
7.4
18th Jun 2020
Las Vegas is home to one of the largest groups of Thai immigrants in the country, many of whom were women who came here after marrying American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Padma hears their stories over delicious food - Pad Thai is just the start.
Zen and the Art of Poke
S1 Ep10
7.4
18th Jun 2020
Padma dives into Japanese culture, ubiquitous in Honolulu, to understand just how far their cultural footprint reaches. She slings fish and rolls sushi where a century and a half ago Japanese immigrants first docked on Hawaii’s shores.