Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook (2026)
Awkwafina's reviving the family restaurant. Now she just needs to learn how to cook.
Hollywood actor and comedian Nora Lum (a.k.a. Awkwafina) is the descendant of restaurant royalty...but she can't cook. Join the star on an inspiring culinary road trip as she learns the craft and attempts to revive her family's beloved Chinese eatery.
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Episodes
Next episode: S1E1 · 2026-11-06
- 1 1. Nora Learns to Cook2026-11-06 · 32m · Coming soonA crash course at the Culinary Institute of America opens the door for Nora to attempt a family recipe.
- 2 2. Texas Barbecue2026-11-06 · 34m · Coming soonJimmy O. Yang joins Nora as they hit the road in Texas to learn about the state's most iconic food.
- 3 3. Michelin-Starred Peking Duck2026-11-13 · 31m · Coming soonCulinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan school Nora, who makes a life-changing decision.
- 4 4. Tiki in Hawai'i2026-11-20 · 30m · Coming soonAs she develops her menu, Nora gets a taste of the tiki culture that inspired her grandma's restaurant.
- 5 5. Nora Learns to Serve2026-11-27 · 33m · Coming soonIn LA's Chinatown, Nora gets hands-on experience in the hard work it takes to open a restaurant.
- 6 6. Nora Designs Her Menu2026-12-04 · 30m · Coming soonAn unlikely fast-food empire provides inspiration as Nora brings her vision to life.
- 7 7. The Run-Through2026-12-11 · 32m · Coming soonOpening night looms as Nora's menu comes under fire—and a major problem threatens everything.
- 8 8. Opening Night2026-12-18 · 31m · Coming soonNora finally tests her concept on investors, critics, and the toughest VIP diner of all: her grandma.
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