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The Best Episodes of Take Out with Lisa Ling

Every episode of Take Out with Lisa Ling ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Take Out with Lisa Ling!

Binge this in 2h 54m•Peaking at 7.7/10

Lisa Ling travels from the bayous of Louisiana to Orange County’s Little Saigon, exploring the foods we love while shining a long overdue spotlight on the contributions Asian Americans have been making to the United

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Take Out with Lisa Ling Season 1 Episode 6 - Korean American Dream
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #1 - Korean American Dream

    S1:E6

    With her husband Paul in tow, Lisa explores the large Korean American communities of Annandale, VA, and the greater D.C. area through the work of inspiring artists, chefs, and business owners.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Take Out with Lisa Ling Season 1 Episode 2 - Lisa's Story
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Lisa's Story

    S1:E2

    Lisa travels to the Sacramento area to pay a visit to her family’s old restaurant and learns about the contributions Chinese Americans have made, and continue to make, to both the Golden State and the nation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Take Out with Lisa Ling Season 1 Episode 5 - Boyle Heights
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Boyle Heights

    S1:E5

    Lisa explores the legacy of Japanese Americans in LA’s Boyle Heights through legends like Nobuko Miyamoto, the last remaining Japanese diner in the area, and a Japanese Mexican pop-up operated by the descendant of a World War II veteran.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Take Out with Lisa Ling Season 1 Episode 4 - Land of Rivers
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Land of Rivers

    S1:E4

    Lisa travels to New York City to experience the cuisine of one of the city’s fastest growing Asian immigrant groups… one delectable Bangladeshi dish at a time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Take Out with Lisa Ling Season 1 Episode 1 - Mix Mix
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Mix Mix

    S1:E1

    Acclaimed journalist Lisa Ling travels to New Orleans and the bayous of Louisiana to explore an unexpected history – highlighting Filipino-Americans’ deep roots in the country and the impact of their contributions to the Crescent City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Take Out with Lisa Ling Season 1 Episode 3 - Little Saigon
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Little Saigon

    S1:E3

    Lisa explores the Vietnamese American enclave of southern California’s Little Saigon through its restaurants and rich cultural history.

    Director:Bao Nguyen
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Korean American Dream" is the best rated episode of "Take Out with Lisa Ling". It scored 7.7/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/27/2022. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lisa's Story".