7.9/1058 votes#1 - 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
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- 8.0/1051 votes
#2 - 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
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- 7.8/1046 votes
#3 - 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
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- 7.8/1049 votes
#4 - 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
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- 7.8/1043 votes
#5 - 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
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- 7.8/1042 votes
#6 - 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.
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- 7.8/1047 votes
#7 - 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
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- 8.1/1045 votes
#8 - 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
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- 8.5/1043 votes
#9 - 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.
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- 8.0/1037 votes
#10 - 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.
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- 7.8/1037 votes
#11 - 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
- 7.8/1033 votes
#12 - 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
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- 7.6/1033 votes
#13 - The Cook Who Came in From the Cold
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 2/19/2002
Tony's friend Zamir shows him around St. Petersburg. A product of a childhood during the cold war, Tony fantasizes about being a spy as he eats his way through blinis, borscht, reindeer, pickled salads, and dumplings.
Director: N/A
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- 7.6/1033 votes
#14 - So Much Vodka, So Little Time
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/16/2002
Tony and his friend explore St. Petersburg. Tony is especially interested in the working class foods of the people. Ice fishing, smoked fish, and high luxury caviar are a few of the stops.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.6/1029 votes
#15 - Tamales and Iguana Oaxacan Style
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/2/2002
Tony has always been interested in the Oaxacan tradition in food. A friend leads Tony through a local market, where they taste a variety of interesting foods. And, of course, Tony can't pass on tequila.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1029 votes
#16 - 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
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- 7.7/1032 votes
#17 - Los Angeles, My Own Heart of Darkness
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/26/2002
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.
Director: N/A
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- 8.1/1042 votes
#18 - 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
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- 7.9/1034 votes
#19 - 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
- 8.0/1030 votes
#20 - 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
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- 7.8/1028 votes
#21 - 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
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- 8.2/1030 votes
#22 - 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.
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The Best Episodes of A Cook's Tour Season 1
Every episode of A Cook's Tour Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Cook's Tour Season 1!
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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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"A Taste of Tokyo" is the best rated episode of "A Cook's Tour" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 1/8/2002. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Dining with Geishas".