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Luke Nguyen's Vietnam

Season 2 2011
TV-G

  • 2011-10-13T08:30:00Z on SBS
  • 30m
  • 5h (10 episodes)
  • Australia
  • English
  • Documentary
Luke Nguyen, acclaimed owner and chef of the Sydney restaurant The Red Lantern, returns to the country of his heritage to take a culinary journey through the southern regions of Vietnam. Starting in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Luke travels through the Mekong Delta, and north along the coast to the World Heritage city of Hoi An. Along the way he prepares dishes in locations that represent the real Vietnam, in all its chaotic vibrancy

10 episodes

Season Premiere

2011-10-13T08:30:00Z

2x01 Hue

Season Premiere

2x01 Hue

  • 2011-10-13T08:30:00Z30m

In this episode of Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, Luke explores the food and culture of Hue, home to the ruling Emperors of the 17th century in central Vietnam.

2011-10-20T08:30:00Z

2x02 Vinh

2x02 Vinh

  • 2011-10-20T08:30:00Z30m

In Episode 2 of Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, Luke travels to rural Vinh to explore the vibrant market lifestyle and prepare regional dishes for the local people.

2011-10-27T08:30:00Z

2x03 Ninh Binh

2x03 Ninh Binh

  • 2011-10-27T08:30:00Z30m

Luke’s journey continues to the mysterious and serene Ninh Binh, and cooking snails, pork neck and goat in some of the most beautiful scenery Vietnam has to offer.

2011-11-03T08:30:00Z

2x04 Hanoi

2x04 Hanoi

  • 2011-11-03T08:30:00Z30m

Luke reaches the bustling city of Hanoi to discover its old charm, strong French influence and a very vibrant street-food scene.

2011-11-10T08:30:00Z

2x05 Greater Hanoi

2x05 Greater Hanoi

  • 2011-11-10T08:30:00Z30m

Luke ventures to greater Hanoi and learns how to make rice paper and pork terrine. He roasts a duck roadside and demonstrates a Vietnamese favourite, Pho Bo.

2011-11-17T08:30:00Z

2x06 Sapa (1)

2x06 Sapa (1)

  • 2011-11-17T08:30:00Z30m

Luke leaves the hustle and bustle of Hanoi behind for the mystical mountains of Sapa to cook in the clouds.

2011-11-24T08:30:00Z

2x07 Sapa (2)

2x07 Sapa (2)

  • 2011-11-24T08:30:00Z30m

Continuing in Sapa, Luke ventures beyond the main town and visits the local villages where he delves into some rich local traditions.

2011-12-01T08:30:00Z

2x08 Bac Ha

2x08 Bac Ha

  • 2011-12-01T08:30:00Z30m

Heading further north to Bac Ha, Luke visits the busy weekend tourist markets and explores the local surrounds, learning to make his own rice wine.

2011-12-08T08:30:00Z

2x09 Ha Long Bay

2x09 Ha Long Bay

  • 2011-12-08T08:30:00Z30m

Aboard a large Vietnamese junk boat, Luke floats through the serene beauties of one of the world’s natural wonders, Ha Long Bay.

Season Finale

2011-12-15T08:30:00Z

2x10 Mai Chau

Season Finale

2x10 Mai Chau

  • 2011-12-15T08:30:00Z30m

In this last episode of Luke Nguyen’s Vietnam, Luke immerses himself in Mai Chau, eating, drinking and dancing with the local white Thai people.

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