Vientiane

S02 E01 • Thursday, Oct 25, 2012 • Oct 25

Celebrated chef Luke Nguyen continues his culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia, travelling to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. In this episode Luke's trip begins in Vientiane, the laid-back capital of Laos. Exploring the morning market, he finds everything from the unusual to the bizarre.

Luang Prabang, Laos (Part 1)

S02 E02 • Thursday, Nov 1, 2012 • Nov 1

In this episode Luke heads north to Laos' 'food capital', Luang Prabang, where he explores the city's fresh produce markets and unique cottage industries, trying his hand at making buffalo patties.

Luang Prabang 2

S02 E03 • Thursday, Nov 8, 2012 • Nov 8

In this episode Luke stays in Luang Prabang to join the biggest New Year’s celebrations in the country.

4000 Islands

S02 E04 • Thursday, Nov 15, 2012 • Nov 15

In this episode Luke heads to Laos' southern tip to the 4000 Islands, where fishing takes on a whole new meaning. On the Island of Don Khon, Luke learns the art of making the fish staple 'Padhek'.

Siem Reap

S02 E05 • Thursday, Nov 22, 2012 • Nov 22

In this episode Luke crosses the Mekong River into Cambodia and the ancient city of Siem Reap. There he explores the revered temples of Angkor Wat and meets local chefs to learn traditional Khmer dishes.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

S02 E06 • Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 • Nov 29

Kep & Kampot

S02 E07 • Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 • Dec 6

In this episode Luke travels to the seaside towns of Kep and Kampot to experience their delectable seafood and world-famous pepper. There he teams up with a local fisherwoman at the seafood markets.

Kep & Chau Doc

S02 E08 • Thursday, Dec 13, 2012 • Dec 13

Luke enjoys a weekend of food and sun in the seaside town of Kep before heading across the border to Chau Doc in Vietnam. Starting beachside, Luke cooks a tasty barbequed squid.

Chau Doc & Cai Be

S02 E09 • Thursday, Dec 20, 2012 • Dec 20

Luke visits the floating villages of Chau Doc and Cai Be to cook some intriguing local dishes. He starts his journey on the Hue River where he cooks a caramelised basa fish dish.

Cai Be and Ben Tre

S02 E10 • Thursday, Dec 27, 2012 • Dec 27

In the final episode, Luke meets up with his parents to cook a meal and try some of the creepiest critters he’s ever eaten. Luke cooks with his mum and dad in Cai Be aboard a houseboat, they talk about what it was like to travel to Australia as refugees. Luke then visits some local cottage industries to learn the art of making "pop rice" and refined Mekong salt. Travelling to his final destination, Ben Tre, Luke explores the region’s fascinating coconut industry and tastes its famous bat congee dish. In a final test of his manhood, Luke eats a live coconut worm before reflecting on his culinary journey through the Greater Mekong.