Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook

Season 1

2026 · 8 episodes · 4h 14m in all · 2.0/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Nora Learns to Cook

   6 Nov 2026 · 32 min · 4.0/10

   A crash course at the Culinary Institute of America opens the door for Nora to attempt a family recipe.

2. 

   2. Texas Barbecue

   6 Nov 2026 · 34 min · 1.0/10

   Jimmy O. Yang joins Nora as they hit the road in Texas to learn about the state's most iconic food.

3. 

   3. Michelin-Starred Peking Duck

   13 Nov 2026 · 32 min · 1.0/10

   Culinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan school Nora, who makes a life-changing decision.

4. 

   4. Tiki in Hawai'i

   Airs 20 Nov 2026 · 30 min

   As she develops her menu, Nora gets a taste of the tiki culture that inspired her grandma's restaurant.

5. 

   5. Nora Learns to Serve

   Airs 27 Nov 2026 · 33 min

   In LA's Chinatown, Nora gets hands-on experience in the hard work it takes to open a restaurant.

6. 

   6. Nora Designs Her Menu

   Airs 4 Dec 2026 · 30 min

   An unlikely fast-food empire provides inspiration as Nora brings her vision to life.

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   7. The Run-Through

   Airs 11 Dec 2026 · 32 min

   Opening night looms as Nora's menu comes under fire—and a major problem threatens everything.

8. 

   8. Opening Night

   Airs 18 Dec 2026 · 31 min

   Nora finally tests her concept on investors, critics, and the toughest VIP diner of all: her grandma.