Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

10 Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - Season 2

Join best-selling author and professional chef Anthony Bourdain as he travels the world seeking the ultimate dining experience. He will hit locales from the well known to those off the beaten path, from New Jersey to Iceland and points in between. Along his journey, the adventuring Bourdain will share his no holds barred experience of the food and customs that flavor the different cultures of the world in a way that only he can.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 24, 2022.

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations - S2E1

#12 - Asia (Season 2 - Episode 1)

This was the two hour season 2 premiere. Anthony Bourdain takes a much-anticipated trip to Asia to visit the two main hubs of "mother cuisine," Japan and China.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 27 votes.

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#11 - Sweden (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Tony travels to Sweden for a taste of all it has to offer. Along the way he hopes to get past the stereotypes of blond bombshells, meatballs and bad musicโ€“ABBA.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 35 votes.

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#10 - Mexico & US Border (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Tony visits Southwest Texas bar and grill; nachos in Piedras Nigras; boat tour of the Rio Grande River.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 40 votes.

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#9 - Puerto Rico (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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Tony and Andy, a native, dine on roasted pig in Caicay, attend a posh party at a hacienda, search for a Chuppacabra in the jungle, meet the undefeated boxing champion, Miguel Cotto, and travel to Ponce to take in the Festival of the Virgin Mary.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 26 votes.

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#8 - India (Rajasthan) (Season 2 - Episode 9)

India is a land of color, aroma, kind people, and delicious cuisine. Anthony heads off to the more desolate region of Rajasthan in the northwest corner of the continent where he attends a birthday party and explores life in this magical region.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 35 votes.

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#7 - South Florida (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Tony begins his exploration of outer Miami in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. Later, he heads out to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. And in South Beach he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 28 votes.

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#6 - Peru (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Anthony Bourdain is on a mission to obtain personal enlightenment, and his travels bring him to Peru, a land of ancient culture, rich cuisine, and vibrant people. He dines in Lima, meets members of a Peruvian Eseeja tribe in the jungle and much more.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 34 votes.

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#5 - India (Kolkata/Mumbai) (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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Over the years, Tony Bourdain has fallen in love with India. The culture, the cuisine, the communities - it's all delicious and enchanting. Tony travels to Kolkata and Mumbai, formerly Calcutta and Bombay, to rediscover the magic of this beautiful land.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 31 votes.

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#4 - Japan (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Tony's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Then he visits the Kiso Valley for some relaxation.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 29 votes.

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#3 - Indonesia (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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Tony explores the lush culture of Indonesia to discover what makes ex-pats want to stay. Along the way, he discovers the rich history and cuisine of Jakarta and Bali.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 36 votes.

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#2 - Korea (Season 2 - Episode 11)

Tony gives in to pressure from one of his office staff and travels to Korea. His condition? Nari (the assistant) must come with him and guide him through Korean cuisine, customs and culture.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 31 votes.

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#1 - Quebec (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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Anthony visits a duck farm/processing plant to see how foie gras is made, teaches a class at the Montreal Culinary Institute and plays hockey with a local university hockey team.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 32 votes.

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