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S1 E1 · Nora Learns to Cook
November 6, 2026
Nora Lum aka Awkwafina embarks on a deeply personal cross-country journey as she explores contemporary Asian American cuisine, starting with her family's remarkable legacy.
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November 6, 2026
Nora Learns to Cook
Nov 6, 2026
A crash course at the Culinary Institute of America opens the door for Nora to attempt a family recipe.
Texas Barbecue
Nov 6, 2026
Jimmy O. Yang joins Nora as they hit the road in Texas to learn about the state's most iconic food.
Michelin-Starred Peking Duck
Nov 13, 2026
Culinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan school Nora, who makes a life-changing decision.
Tiki in Hawai’i
Nov 20, 2026
As she develops her menu, Nora gets a taste of the tiki culture that inspired her grandma’s restaurant.
Nora Learns to Serve
Nov 27, 2026
In LA’s Chinatown, Nora gets hands-on experience in the hard work it takes to open a restaurant.
Nora Designs Her Menu
Dec 4, 2026
An unlikely fast-food empire provides inspiration as Nora brings her vision to life.
The Run-Through
Dec 11, 2026
Opening night looms as Nora’s menu comes under fire—and a major problem threatens everything.
Opening Night
Dec 18, 2026
Nora finally tests her concept on investors, critics, and the toughest VIP diner of all: her grandma.
