A mouth-watering adventure with award-winning cookbook author, host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi awaits as she takes you on a cultural and culinary journey through the United States in Taste the Nation. This docuseries delves into the unique food traditions and cultures of different cities across the country.
Returning for Season 2, join host Padma Lakshmi as she discovers the hidden gems of each location and uncovers the stories behind the dishes that make each city special.
What’s in this Guide?
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi preview
Embark on a gastronomic adventure across America in Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. This docuseries shines a spotlight on the rich and diverse food culture of different indigenous communities and various immigrant groups that have heavily shaped American cuisine.
From exploring the origins of beloved dishes to meeting the people behind them, Padma guides audiences on a journey that celebrates the diversity of American food.
In each episode, Padma travels to a different city and immerses herself in the local food scene, discovering the unique ingredients and cooking techniques that make each region’s cuisine special.
Even more interesting to see, Padma eats her way across the country to meet diverse indigenous and immigrant communities, sharing their stories and the histories behind their traditional dishes.
In Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, Padma takes a closer look at the way of life and food of the original Americans, the Wampanoag Nation, shedding light on their culture and traditions.
She also travels to South Carolina to meet the Gullah Geechee people and learn about the Gullah Way and the importance of reclaiming cultural heritage.
In San Francisco, she ventures into the rich and complex flavours of Chinese cuisine, such as Chop Suey. From discovering the roots and relationships between food and Borscht identity, to eating Halal in Dearborn, a.k.a the Arab American “bubble”, this show is an engaging mix of food, culture, and exploration.
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Season 2 release date
Taste the Nation returns for a second season with all 10 episodes dropping on 5 May 2023.
| Season 2 | Available | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 2 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 3 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 4 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 5 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 6 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 7 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 8 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 9 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
| Episode 10 | Fri, 5 May 2023 | Disney Plus |
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Season 2 trailer
Catch Padma Lakshmi taste the rich and diverse food culture of America. You can watch Season 2 trailer here:
How many seasons of Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi?
The food, travel, and cultural docuseries has a total of 2 seasons and a holiday edition. Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Season 1 premiered on Hulu in June 2020. A 4-episode holiday edition was released in 2021. The new Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi Season 2, meanwhile, begins streaming from 5 May 2023.
Ahead of the Season 2 premiere, you can also catch all Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi episodes from the first season exclusively on Disney’s streaming service.
Featured| Season | Episodes | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | 2020 |
| Holiday Edition | 4 | 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | 2023 |
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Who appears in Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
The docuseries is hosted by its executive producer, Padma Lakshmi and is joined by many familiar faces embodying the diverse food culture.
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Streaming devices for Disney Plus
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Devices supported on Disney+
- Amazon Fire TV: Yes – All Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
- Amazon Fire Tablet: Yes – Fire OS 5.0 or later
- Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11.0 and later; 4th-generation Apple TV
- Foxtel: Yes – Foxtel iQ5, iQ4 or iQ3
- Hubbl: Yes – Hubbl Glass & Hubbl Puck
- Chromecast: Yes – Version 1 and newer; Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max; Vizio Smart TVs (with built-in Chromecast); Android TV devices
- Chromebook: Yes – via Disney+ Android app
- Roku: Yes – Roku boxes and sticks and TVs
- Android TV: Yes – OS 7.0 or later on Google certified TVs
- LG Smart TV: Yes – LG models running webOS 3.0 and above
- Samsung Smart TV: Yes – 2017 models and newer (Tizen OS)
- Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs: Yes – with VIDAA OS U6 1.2 and other selected models
- PC: Yes – Web browser only; Chrome (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later); Microsoft Edge (version 79+ on Windows 10 or later); Firefox (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later
- Mac: Yes – Safari 11+ is supported on macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later; Chrome 75+ is supported on macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and later; Firefox 75+ is supported on macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later
- Android phones/tablets: Yes – Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: Yes – iOS 15.3 and later
- PlayStation: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Yes – Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box: Yes; select Xfinity X1 models
- Fetch TV: Yes
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