Awkwafina's reviving the family restaurant. Now she just needs to learn how to cook.
Awkwafina: The Unlikely 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.
Episodes
Runtime: 32m
A crash course at the Culinary Institute of America opens the door for Nora to attempt a family recipe.
Runtime: 34m
Jimmy O. Yang joins Nora as they hit the road in Texas to learn about the state's most iconic food.
Runtime: 31m
Culinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan school Nora, who makes a life-changing decision.
Runtime: 30m
As she develops her menu, Nora gets a taste of the tiki culture that inspired her grandma's restaurant.
Runtime: 33m
In LA's Chinatown, Nora gets hands-on experience in the hard work it takes to open a restaurant.
Runtime: 30m
An unlikely fast-food empire provides inspiration as Nora brings her vision to life.
Runtime: 32m
Opening night looms as Nora's menu comes under fire—and a major problem threatens everything.
Runtime: 31m
Nora finally tests her concept on investors, critics, and the toughest VIP diner of all: her grandma.
