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.

Sun, May 19 1:00 A.M. Tasting Nostalgia     NH Create (11.4)

Food grounded in memories and cultural history somehow tastes better.

Fri, May 24 9:00 A.M. Drinking Culture     NH Create (11.4)

Drinking Culture introduces trendsetters in world of spirits and libations.

Fri, May 24 12:00 P.M. Drinking Culture     NH Create (11.4)

Drinking Culture introduces trendsetters in world of spirits and libations.

Fri, May 24 4:00 P.M. Drinking Culture     NH Create (11.4)

Drinking Culture introduces trendsetters in world of spirits and libations.

Fri, May 24 11:00 P.M. Chinatown, Reimagined     NH Create (11.4)

Track the evolution of Chinese food in America through the lens of two third-generation Chinese-American restaurateurs.

Sat, May 25 3:00 A.M. Drinking Culture     NH Create (11.4)

Drinking Culture introduces trendsetters in world of spirits and libations.

Sat, May 25 12:00 P.M. Chinatown, Reimagined     NH Create (11.4)

Track the evolution of Chinese food in America through the lens of two third-generation Chinese-American restaurateurs.

Sun, May 26 1:00 A.M. Drinking Culture     NH Create (11.4)

Drinking Culture introduces trendsetters in world of spirits and libations.

Sun, May 26 2:00 P.M. Chinatown, Reimagined     NH Create (11.4)

Track the evolution of Chinese food in America through the lens of two third-generation Chinese-American restaurateurs.

Tue, May 28 9:00 P.M. Chinatown, Reimagined     NH Create (11.4)

Track the evolution of Chinese food in America through the lens of two third-generation Chinese-American restaurateurs.

Wed, May 29 2:00 A.M. Chinatown, Reimagined     NH Create (11.4)

Track the evolution of Chinese food in America through the lens of two third-generation Chinese-American restaurateurs.

Fri, May 31 9:00 A.M. Chasing The Dream     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Fri, May 31 12:00 P.M. Chasing The Dream     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Fri, May 31 4:00 P.M. Chasing The Dream     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Sat, Jun 1 3:00 A.M. Chasing The Dream     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Sun, Jun 2 1:00 A.M. Chasing The Dream     NH Create (11.4)

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).

Fri, Jun 7 9:00 A.M. Paradise on a Plate     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 7 12:00 P.M. Paradise on a Plate     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 7 4:00 P.M. Paradise on a Plate     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sat, Jun 8 3:00 A.M. Paradise on a Plate     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sun, Jun 9 1:00 A.M. Paradise on a Plate     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 14 9:00 A.M. Texasian     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Jun 14 12:00 P.M. Texasian     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Jun 14 4:00 P.M. Texasian     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sat, Jun 15 3:00 A.M. Texasian     NH Create (11.4)

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

Sun, Jun 16 1:00 A.M. Texasian     NH Create (11.4)

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

Fri, Jun 21 9:00 A.M. American Roots     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 21 12:00 P.M. American Roots     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 21 4:00 P.M. American Roots     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sat, Jun 22 3:00 A.M. American Roots     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sun, Jun 23 1:00 A.M. American Roots     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 28 9:00 A.M. Delicious Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 28 12:00 P.M. Delicious Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Fri, Jun 28 4:00 P.M. Delicious Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sat, Jun 29 3:00 A.M. Delicious Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

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.

Sun, Jun 30 1:00 A.M. Delicious Dreams     NH Create (11.4)

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.


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