A Cook's Tour

The Best Episodes of A Cook's Tour

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Network:Food Network

Every episode of A Cook's Tour ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Cook's Tour!

A Cook's Tour is a travel and food show that aired on the Food Network. Host Anthony Bourdain visits exotic countries and cities worldwide where...
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  1. 8.6/10(44 votes)

    #1 - Childhood Flavors

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    Tony and his brother revisit favorite childhood haunts in Arcachon, France. A memory of an oyster from this place changed the course of Tony's life.

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  2. 8.6/10(30 votes)

    #2 - My Friend Linh

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    Vietnam captures Tony's heart. He returns to Hanoi and meets an old friend. The two spend the Vietnamese New Year together at Linh's home for an experience neither will ever forget.

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  3. 8.4/10(32 votes)

    #3 - Let's Get Lost

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    Tony tries to lose himself in Thailand by trying a variety of new activities. He rides an elephant, eats native cooking with a Thai family, attempts kick-boxing, and experiences an authentic massage.

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  4. 8.3/10(32 votes)

    #4 - A Pleasing Palate

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    While the United Kingdom doesn't have the greatest culinary reputation, Tony is determined to find the best in Britain. Some of his choices are exotic, including: goat liver salad, roasted pig's head, ox heart-grilled and breaded pig's tail. He also enjoys a tour through the countryside and a community from India.

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  5. 8.2/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Elements of a Great Bar

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    Everyone knows Tony likes to drink, especially after a hard night at Les Halles. In this episode, Tony tries to discover what exactly make the perfect watering hole in New York. Some of his requirements include a loaded juke box, an absence of karaoke, and a bartender who leans towards crazy.

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  6. 8.2/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Singapore: NY in 20 Years

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    Tony is almost overwhelmed by the amount of food in Singapore. From chicken congee to root beer floats, Tony explores the city. From "wet markets" to the red light district, he is amazed by all the city has to offer.

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  8. 8.1/10(46 votes)

    #7 - San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town

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    The Basque food culture in Spain has a rich history and tradition. Tony and Luis Irizar visit gastronomic societies and tapas bars to try and experience all of the tastes.

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  9. 8.1/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Stuffed Like a Pig

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    Tony joins Jose at the family farm to enjoy a fattened pig at the village feast. Then, he travels to a destination from his childhood where he debates eating a calf's head.

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  10. 8.1/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From

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    S1:E16

    Tony's favorite kitchen mates all seem to come from Mexico, and he wants to know why. Eddy takes him on a tour of his home and town for some great meals of ant eggs, worms, and more.

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  11. 8.1/10(45 votes)

    #10 - French Laundry Experience

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    Tony travels to Napa to eat at the restaurant of the chef he believes is the best at French cuisine–Thomas Keller. Keller creates a specialized menu just for Tony, including a course that is pure Tony–tobacco leaf and coffee custard.

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  12. 8.1/10(32 votes)

    #11 - My Life As A Cook-NYC

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    This episode is all about Tony. Tours through Tony's restaurant, Les Halles; his first restaurant job in Provincetown, and the Culinary Institute of America; plus an interview with his mentor provide a fascinating look at the host, chef and writer.

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  13. 8.0/10(52 votes)

    #12 - Dining with Geishas

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    In Japan, Tony experiences the contrast between a serene, rural inn for a tea ceremony and the bustling activity of a famous restaurant in Tokyo. Relaxing tea versus dangerous blowfish mark his trip.

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  14. 8.0/10(36 votes)

    #13 - Hometown Favorites

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    S1:E19

    Tony decides to share all of his hometown haunts with the viewers. Lox and bagels, wine and dinner, a variety of cheese, and great hot dogs make his list of top stops.

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  15. 8.0/10(31 votes)

    #14 - No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street

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    There has to be a New Orleans that's just for locals. That's what Tony wants to find. But, will he discover more than he intended? Tony makes his first ever trip to pre-katrina New Orleans where he vows to stay away from the French Quarter, "No Beads, No Boobs, No Bourbon Street".

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  16. 7.9/10(61 votes)

    #15 - A Taste of Tokyo

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    S1:E1

    The Japanese have a healthy respect for food, which Tony can definitely appreciate. A trip through a market with a sushi chef prepares Tony for his dinner. He also eats a meal with sumo wrestlers.

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  17. 7.9/10(48 votes)

    #16 - Cod Crazy

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    Wine and fish figure prominently in this episode as Tony explores Portugal.

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  18. 7.9/10(35 votes)

    #17 - Traditional Tastes

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    In Morocco, Tony learns about the rich culinary tradition and home cooking from a British ex-pat.

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  19. 7.9/10(30 votes)

    #18 - Highland Grub

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    Tony sets out to prove that Scotland does have tasty options. He begins with a deep fried breakfast of pizza, eggs, and Mars bars. Next, he enjoys a hearty lunch of haggis. Finally, after fishing and hunting across the countryside, he eats a calm dinner at a large estate.

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  20. 7.9/10(33 votes)

    #19 - One Night in Bangkok

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    Tony makes a serious of quick and crazy stops. A layover in Bangkok has him meeting a crazy Westerner who introduces him to some interesting foods. Next, he lands in Singapore, where he meets his book editor. They enjoy fish head curry, a notorious dish in Little India. On the last show of the series, Tony visits Bangkok and Chef and author of "Strange Foods", Jerry Hopkins. Jerry has written the book on "edible exotica" and has inspired some of Tony's most outrageous meals.

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  21. 7.8/10(50 votes)

    #20 - Eating on the Mekong

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    A trip down this Vietnamese river makes tony aware of Vietnam's history as well as its portrayal in some of his favorite movies. Phillip Lajeunie joins him as he eats his way through bread, coffee, duck and bird's nest soup.

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  22. 7.8/10(44 votes)

    #21 - Wild Delicacies

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    Cambodia both attracts and repels Tony. Crickets, tripe and tongue are all fine; but a bright green jelly isn't to his liking. Finally, he must come to terms with durian– a fruit that smells worse than it tastes.

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  23. 7.8/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Eating on the Edge of Nowhere

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    Tony floats on the heart of darkness river. Three soldiers commandeer his boat, but a tasty dinner makes it all fine.

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  24. 7.8/10(39 votes)

    #23 - A Desert Feast

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    Tony has one objective in Morocco, eat a roast sheep. He travels by camel with Berbers before he finally reaches the sheep roast in the mud of the Sahara.

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  25. 7.8/10(35 votes)

    #24 - Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness

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    Tony is apprehensive about the glamorous world of LA, so he begins with hot dogs. After a long day and a guest stint at Campanile, he has gained a new appreciation for the glitz of the City of Angels.

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  26. 7.8/10(27 votes)

    #25 - A Mystical World

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    Known as Brazil's capital of happiness, Salvador da Bahia offers fruitful local markets and rich cuisine. Tony takes part in a traditional local ceremony and experiences the talents of the famous Bahian artist of the kitchen, Chef Dada.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Childhood Flavors" is the best rated episode of "A Cook's Tour". It scored 8.6/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/29/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "My Friend Linh".