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The Best Episodes of The Mind of a Chef Season 5

Every episode of The Mind of a Chef Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Mind of a Chef Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 1 - Eggs
    6.6/10(10 votes)

    #1 - Eggs

    S5:E1

    From the NYC classic egg on a roll to Faroe Island fulmar egg and curry, re-fall in love with the best egg dishes from our archives. Crack it open, and let the fun begin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 2 - Legends
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #2 - Legends

    S5:E2

    It takes a great chef to make a great chef. This episode is all about paying homage to the greatest culinary minds in the world. Fergus Henderson, Eric Ripert, Pascal Barbot and more spend some quality time cooking with our alumni.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 3 - Fried
    6.8/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Fried

    S5:E3

    When it comes to preparations, few could be as delightful and decadent as a good, old-fashioned deep fry. We dip THE MIND OF A CHEF basket in hot oil, serving up everything from oyster poboys to pig’s head, from alligator filets to sardine spines.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 4 - LudoBird
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    #4 - LudoBird

    S5:E4

    How does a chef trained in the finest kitchens of France translate his haute cuisine to fast food? Ludo’s obsession with a perfectly cooked bird can be traced back to France, where he learned to roast chicken, and his love for the American classic was solidified when he ate at KFC for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 5 - Strip Malls
    7.0/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Strip Malls

    S5:E5

    Trois Mec and Petit Trois can be found side-by-side in a Hollywood strip mall, nestled between a dry cleaners and a Yum Yum donut. Ludo’s restaurants and the dishes he creates for them embody the cultural mash-up and high/low flair that is the strip mall philosophy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 6 - La Mer
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    #6 - La Mer

    S5:E6

    Ludo came up under mentors like Alain Passard and Mark Meneau, chefs with an almost pathological obsession with ingredients. His eyes light up when he describes the Lobsters of Brittany, the Oysters from Cancale, and the myriad of other extraordinary culinary jewels in the oceanic bounty of France.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 7 - Le Végétale
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Le Végétale

    S5:E7

    Today’s chef reveres his gardener as much as his butcher. Ludo explores the vegetables, gardens, and memories he uses to cook some of his dishes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 8 - Joie De Vivre
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Joie De Vivre

    S5:E8

    The demands of a celebrity chef, especially one that runs three vibrant restaurants and a fried chicken franchise, are rigorous. When Ludo needs to escape the chaos, he heads to the lilting and poetic world of Paris in the spring, where the emphasis is placed on the joy and fun of life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 9 - Tous Au Bistro
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Tous Au Bistro

    S5:E9

    A bistro is typically defined by its modesty – they are relatively small, affordable and humble. With Petit Trois, Ludo’s has brought the spirit of the bistro to Los Angeles. In this episode, Ludo brings us back to Paris to introduce us to some of the people and places that first inspired him to begin a culinary career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 10 - Instinct vs. Discipline
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Instinct vs. Discipline

    S5:E10

    Does an artist follow instinct, training or intuition…or perhaps all three? This episode examines the ties between artists and their education, and how childlike wonder can, in fact, translate into a career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Mind of a Chef Season 5 Episode 11 - LudoBites
    6.8/10(11 votes)

    #11 - LudoBites

    S5:E11

    Ludo began his US career cooking at Los Angeles restaurant Bastide, but after it closed for renovations he opted not to return and instead chose to do things his way. Borrowing a friend’s bakery space, Ludo created a unique dining experience in the form of small, reservations-only, “chef’s choice” dinners that became known as LudoBites.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Eggs" is the best rated episode of "The Mind of a Chef" season 5. It scored 6.6/10 based on 10 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/1/2016. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Legends".