Travelling to new destinations and tasting local culinary delicacies may be out of the question for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean you can’t feast your eyes on mouth-watering dishes from around the world. Virtually, of course. Just like Netflix keeps us entertained on the drama and reality front (if you haven’t yet watched viral phenomenon Tiger King yet, we suggest you do), it also has as many deliciously captivating cooking shows to choose from.
Below, a list of some of the best on offer to inspire your next at-home dining experience.
Nadiya’s Time to Eat
On this cooking show, Nadiya Hussain serves up delicious shortcuts, vital ingredients and fast favourites – perfect for today’s time-strapped families.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Chef David Chang takes his insatiable curiosity about food, culture and identity on the road, in the convivial company of fun-loving celebrity guests.
The Chef Show
Writer, director and food enthusiast Jon Favreau and chef Roy Choi explore food in and out of the kitchen with accomplished chefs and celebrity friends.
Chef’s Table
In this Emmy-nominated series, meet culinary stars around the world who are redefining gourmet food with innovative dishes and tantalising desserts.
Nailed It!
Home bakers with a terrible track record take a crack at re-creating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize. It’s part reality contest, part hot mess.
Restaurants on the Edge
Three food and design experts travel the world to revive failing restaurants by connecting them to the local culture beyond their gorgeous views. (Season 2 coming 8 May).
Samurai Gourmet
Recent retiree Taleshi rediscovers his passion for food and life by getting in touch with his inner warrior and eating what he truly desires.
Somebody Feed Phil
“Everybody Loves Raymond” creator Phil Rosenthal travels the globe to take in the local cuisine and culture of Bangkok, Lisbon, Mexico City and more.
Street Food Asia
Toyo is the humourous, fiery chef of a beloved izakaya in Osaka, the epicure’s city known for popularising street favourites from okonomiyaki to takoyaki.
Salt Fat Acid Heat
Chef and food-writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving feasts and helpful tips along the way.
Sugar Rush
Time’s the most important ingredient as teams race against the clock – and each other – to bake up the best-tasting sweets.
Taco Chronicles
Many of the most popular taco styles have long, rich, little-known histories. Explore some of them in this eye-opening, mouth-watering food adventure.
Ugly Delicious
All the flavour. None of the BS, Star chef David Chang leads friends on a mouth-watering, cross-cultural hunt for the world’s most satisfying grub.
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