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The Best Episodes of A Cook's Tour

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...
Genre:Documentary
Network:Food Network

Best Episodes Summary

"Childhood Flavors" is the best rated episode of "A Cook's Tour". It scored 8.5/10 based on 43 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".

  • Childhood Flavors
    8.5/1043 votes
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    #1 - Childhood Flavors

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 1/29/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Friend Linh
    8.5/1028 votes
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    #2 - My Friend Linh

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 5/30/2003

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Let's Get Lost
    8.3/1030 votes
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    #3 - Let's Get Lost

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 5/16/2003

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Pleasing Palate
    8.2/1030 votes
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    #4 - A Pleasing Palate

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 4/20/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town
    8.1/1045 votes
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    #5 - San Sebastian: A Food Lover's Town

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 7/5/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From
    8.1/1031 votes
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    #6 - Puebla Where Good Cooks Come From

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/12/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • French Laundry Experience
    8.1/1044 votes
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    #7 - French Laundry Experience

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 4/30/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elements of a Great Bar
    8.1/1027 votes
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    #8 - Elements of a Great Bar

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 3/21/2003

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Singapore: NY in 20 Years
    8.1/1027 votes
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    #9 - Singapore: NY in 20 Years

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2003

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dining with Geishas
    8.0/1051 votes
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    #10 - Dining with Geishas

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Stuffed Like a Pig
    8.0/1038 votes
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    #11 - Stuffed Like a Pig

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/8/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hometown Favorites
    8.0/1035 votes
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    #12 - Hometown Favorites

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/23/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • My Life As A Cook-NYC
    8.0/1031 votes
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    #13 - My Life As A Cook-NYC

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 2/5/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street
    8.0/1029 votes
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    #14 - No Beads, No Babes, No Bourbon Street

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 2/28/2003

    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".

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Taste of Tokyo
    7.9/1058 votes
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    #15 - A Taste of Tokyo

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly
    7.8/1046 votes
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    #16 - Cobra Heart, Food That Makes You Manly

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/19/2002

    Ho Chi Minh just might make a man out of Tony when he eats fetal duck egg (with feathers), cobra heart and blood.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eating on the Mekong
    7.8/1049 votes
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    #17 - Eating on the Mekong

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/15/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wild Delicacies
    7.8/1043 votes
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    #18 - Wild Delicacies

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/22/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eating on the Edge of Nowhere
    7.8/1042 votes
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    #19 - Eating on the Edge of Nowhere

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/26/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cod Crazy
    7.8/1047 votes
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    #20 - Cod Crazy

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/17/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Desert Feast
    7.8/1038 votes
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    #21 - A Desert Feast

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/5/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Traditional Tastes
    7.8/1034 votes
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    #22 - Traditional Tastes

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/7/2002

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Highland Grub
    7.8/1028 votes
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    #23 - Highland Grub

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 7/12/2002

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes
    7.8/1027 votes
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    #24 - Food Tastes Better with Sand Between Your Toes

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 2/21/2003

    Tony starts season 2 in St. Martin laying by the pool, re-living his youth. Over time, he says, this has become his home away from home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Mystical World
    7.8/1025 votes
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    #25 - A Mystical World

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2003

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A