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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

EndedFirst aired 2005-07-25Travel Channel

Food · Travel

In his Emmy Award winning series, Anthony Bourdain travels the globe to explore the cities, villages and countries that offer life's truest surprises.

FROM THE SHOW GUIDE

Season by season.

177 listed episodes across 10 seasons. Air dates are provided by TVmaze and can change.

Season 1 9 episodes

E01

Why the French Don't Suck

Tony's debut episode of this new series has him visiting Paris. He explores the city's famous catacombs, tries out some absinthe, checks out one of the city's major meat markets, and spends the night in the room where Oscar Wilde passed away.

E02

Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

This week Anthony travels to Iceland, where in winter the volcanic islands see only about four hours of sunlight a day. Anthony finds the darkness comforting and learns how the Icelanders contend with the dark days - eating, drinking, and pumping iron!

E03

New Jersey

Tony visits the state of New Jersey. He takes us on a trip through his birthplace trying to disspell some common misconceptions of the garden state. We learn about the Sopranos and other NJ landmarks as Tony reminisces.

E04

Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

Responding to an invitation from an old friend. Tony travels to Vietnam with the definite feeling of James Bond-ish intrigue. Discovering food, customs and the not so sinister plans for international tourism.

E05

Malaysia: Into the Jungle

Tony has always had an interest in "natural fusion" or the way cuisines intertwine with cultures over the course of history. In Malaysia, this is particularly true as a variety of cultures have blended.

E06

Sicily

While in the small country of Sicily, Tony is treated to tripe at the II Capo Market. He tries a spleen sandwich with the President (of Sicily). And, Tony attempts to determine where you can find the greatest cannoli.

E07

Las Vegas

Given a deadline to write about Vegas food by a food magazine, Tony spends four days exploring Las Vegas and learns how it's transforming into a mecca for chefs.

E08

Uzbekistan

Tony explores the 2000-year-old city of Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan with his friend Zamir. He partakes in local culture, attends a wedding, and also receives a "relaxing" massage at a sauna.

E09

New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

Tony is invited to New Zealand to lecture at a gourmet food convention. But after receiving a lukewarm reception from the crowd, he decides to search for real Kiwi culture outside the city of Christchurch.

Season 2 13 episodes

E01

Asia Special: China & Japan

Anthony Bourdain takes us back to his favorite places in Asia. In this volume, he explores the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. He tastes everything from goat to cockles and encounters one animal he won't eat... monkeys!

E02

South Florida

Anthony Bourdain begins his outer Miami exploration in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. He heads to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. In South Beach, he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce and Loco Taqueria.

E03

Peru

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.

E04

Canada

Tony visits a duck farm and 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.

E05

Sweden

Anthony Bourdain is off to investigate Sweden, 'a land of contrasts'. He is hoping to dispel the myths of tall blonds, Swedish meatballs, and ABBA.

E06

Puerto Rico

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

E07

Japan

Anthony Bourdain'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 goes to the Kiso Valley for some relaxation.

E08

U.S./Mexico Border

Tony visits Texas border towns and Piedras Negras, Mexico.

E09

India (Rajasthan)

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.

E10

India (Kolkata/Bombay)

Over the years, Tony Bourdain has fallen in love with India. The culture, the cuisine, the communities - it's all delicious and enchanting.

E11

Korea

Nari, an employee at Tony's office, has been bothering him to do a show on her native Korea. Tony gives in to the pressure and next thing you know, they're in Seoul and the adventure begins.

E12

Indonesia

Bourdain is undertaking a culinary journey of epic proportions. He is traveling to Indonesia to experience the delicious cuisine and the beautiful culture.

E13

Decoding Ferran Adria

Tony goes to Spain and visits Chef Ferran Adria of el Bulli.

Season 3 15 episodes

E01

Ireland

Ireland is steeped in history and traditions, both oral and written. It is also steeped in the myth that it has the worst food on the planet. New York chef and travel television host Anthony Bourdain is traveling to Ireland to dispel those myths

E02

Ghana

Anthony Bourdain is at it again, this time heading to Ghana. The old Ghana, a land of forts and slavery, is a strong contrast to the modern-era Ghana, a culture filled with food and music.

E03

Pacific Northwest

Anthony Bourdain is setting-off to visit the land introduced to us by Lewis and Clark. Washington and Oregon are filled with abundant natural resources and people obsessed with developing and cultivating them.

E04

Namibia

In Namibia, Tony's friend and guide, Garrett, introduces Tony to the fine art of sandboarding. German immigrant Hans takes Tony on a hunt for famous Namibian truffles and then for the poster-animal for Namibia.

E05

Russia

Anthony Bourdain's travels have brought him around the globe, this time to Russia, the homeland of Tony's friend Zamir. Remembering his massage torture in Uzbekistan, courtesy of Zamir, Tony has revenge on his mind.

E06

Los Angeles

The life and pathos of Los Angeles is one that Anthony Bourdain's all too familiar with, however, he's come this time to prove there are many dignified and exciting cultures living right outside the fringes of the Hollywood strip.

E07

Shanghai

Believe it or not, Tony has never been to China before!

E08

New York City

Anthony Bourdain's a New Yorker at heart. He loves the energy and soul of NYC but lately, detests the touristy amusement park that it's becoming. So he sets off on a quest to rediscover why he so loves this concrete jungle.

E09

Brazil

Although Tony once considered Sao Paolo an "ugly" city, he has since changed his mind thanks to his "Paolista" friends. Moreover, the mix of backgrounds and ethnicities prove the city to be a culturally rich place.

E10

French Polynesia

Tahiti evokes imagery of paradise, but there's more to Tahiti than meets the eye. Tony arrives in French Polynesia to seek out its lesser-known attributes: legends of cannibalism, a subsistence of transvestites, and much more.

E11

Cleveland

I love this episode, where we stepped inside the film AMERICAN SPLENDOR with Michael Ruhlman, Markie Ramone, Michael Symon and the incredible Harvey Pekar and family and friends. Rarely has a show worked out exactly as planned, but this is a rare example. The shooting and post production on this show are remarkable -- particularly the fades from comic book into live action.

E12

Hong Kong

Where we really started to hit our story telling stride - technically and stylistically. The "Bamboo Noodle Guy" remains a classic scene I'm very proud of. The show is paced -- and looks -- just as I'd hoped or better through brilliant shooting and editing.

E13

Argentina

Patagonia, Argentina, lies at the lower tip of South America. Amid a white abyss of icecaps and glaciers, Tony has arrived at "the end of the world" but chooses to begin his journey in colorful Buenos Aires.

E14

South Carolina

South Carolina is a state filled with culture, history, and delicious cuisine. It is also a state Anthony Bourdain has never visited before. He has decided it is time for a visit of a discovery of Southern hospitality.

E15

Tuscany

Tony's in bella Tuscany, exploring this contrasting land of heaven and hell: heaven because of its breathtaking scenery; hell because of not only its famous hell-writing native son, Dante, but also the hellish trip to get there.

Season 4 19 episodes

E01

Singapore

Singapore is a country devoted to food. Its people have adapted Chinese, Indian, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines into plentiful, cheap but exquisite foods. To Tony, this might be best place on Earth.

E02

Berlin

Tony finds himself in Berlin, a city both good and evil, eastern and western, repulsive and appealing. During his stay, he hopes to experience the cuisine and underground culture that makes this city so intriguing.

E03

Vancouver, BC

Tony explores the gorgeous scenery and an evolving food scene in Vancouver.

E04

Greek Islands

Tony visits the local market to analyze the Greek diet.

E05

New Orleans

Who better to explore the true impact of Katrina than Tony Bourdain?

E06

London and Edinburgh

Tony is off to try and discover the cuisine and mystique of the UK.

E07

Jamaica

Tony discovers Jamaica is a nation of generous and vibrant people.

E08

Romania

Anthony Bourdain celebrates Zamir's 50th birthday with a trip to Romania.

E09

Hawaii

Hawaii is arguably the most exotic of "The States."

E10

Into the Fire NY

After so many years away from the kitchen...can Tony still cook?

E11

Laos

Tony is ready to discover what it is that makes Laos so unique.

E12

Colombia

Colombia is a bright and beautiful country with an unfortunate past.

E13

Saudi Arabia

Tony has to choose between fan submissions to pick where to go for his next show. He ends up picking Saudi Arabia, in order to find out how people in this very different country live and eat.

E14

Uruguay

Tony is on a mission to connect with his family in Uruguay.

E15

U.S. Southwest

Anthony visits various places in the American Southwest, in California, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas.

E16

Tokyo

Anthony Bourdain is off to Tokyo in search of the perfect sushi and a knife.

E17

Spain

Tony visits Spain where there are intense local culinary traditions.

E18

Egypt

Egypt is one of the oldest civilizations on Earth.

E19

So Long, Summer

Anthony Bourdain shows exactly what happens behind the scenes.

Season 5 20 episodes

E01

Mexico

Tony heads to Mexico with Carlos,who took over Tony's old job.

E02

Venice

Tony's mission on this trip is to step into the Venice of Venetians.

E03

Washington, D.C.

Tony Bourdain is in Washington D.C., to explore this city of contrasts.

E04

Azores

Tony finds out more about the motherland of Azorean Portuguese immigrants.

E05

Chicago

How has Tony Bourdain avoided visiting Chicago for so long?

E06

Food Porn

For hardcore viewers only: Tony presents a XXX selection food.

E07

Philippines

Tony visits the Philippines, the "Land of the Lechon."

E08

Disappearing Manhattan

Tony visits some of the oldest and most classic NYC restaurants.

E09

Sri Lanka

Tony experiences the wide range of Sri Lankan cuisine in Colombo.

E10

Vietnam: There's No Place Like Home

Tony decides to relocate for a year to write the great Vietnamese novel.

E11

Chile

Chile's cuisine reflects its topographical diversity.

E12

Australia

Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, is a melting pot of cultures.

E13

Buffalo/Baltimore/Detroit

Tony travels to the heart and soul of America's rust belt.

E14

Down on the Street

Street food is the common thread through out all No Reservations episodes.

E15

San Francisco

San Francisco is a city of districts and contradictions.

E16

Thailand

Thai cuisine blends five flavors: sweet, spicy, sour, bitter and salty.

E17

Montana

Tony explores the snow-capped mountains of Livingston, Montana.

E18

Burning Questions

Tony answers the top 10 viewer questions from an online poll.

E19

NYC: Outer Boroughs

Tony Bourdain enlists some locals to help him explore NYC's five boroughs.

E20

Sardinia

Tony visits his wife's homeland of Sardinia.

Season 6 25 episodes

E01

Panama

Anthony Bourdain unravels Panama and its crossroad of cultures.

E02

Istanbul

Tony reveals more than just kebab in Istanbul, Turkey.

E03

Brittany

Tony tours this alluring French gastronomic region.

E04

Prague

Tony tests the culinary landscape of Prague.

E05

Hudson Valley, NY

Tony travels up and down the Hudson River Valley.

E06

Ecuador

Tony explores and savors the Ecuador eateries and street vendors.

E07

Obsessed

Anthony visits with food-obsessed individuals.

E08

China

Tony explores Russian- and Korean-influenced cuisine in Manchurian winter.

E09

Provence

Tony simplifies his lifestyle in this area of France.

E10

Vietnam: Central Highlands

Tony visits a part of Vietnam he has never visited before.

E11

Techniques Special

Some of the world's best chefs demonstrate classic and simple dishes.

E12

Maine

Anthony Bourdain heads north to Maine for fresh seafood and more.

E13

Food Porn 2

In Food Porn 2, Tony teams up with the illustrious Ron Jeremy.

E14

Caribbean Island Hopping

Tony and his crew sample the local cuisine and explore the Caribbean.

E15

US Heartland

Tony searches for the heroes of the food scene in the American Heartland.

E16

Liberia

Tony visits Liberia, the first independent nation in Africa.

E17

Kerala, India

Tony visits the state of Kerala, a state untouched by Western franchises.

E18

Where It All Began

This documentary captures Tony's experiences of being on the cusp of fame.

E19

Dubai

Tony experiences the building boom that has taken place in Dubai.

E20

Rome

We are treated to a glimpse of Rome through Tony's eyes.

E21

Back to Beirut

Tony is determined to return to Beirut after a violent 2006 trip.

E22

Making of India

Get a taste of all that must be done to complete each episode.

E23

What Were We Thinking Special

Tony discusses with the crew how the program began and how it is made.

E24

Paris

Explore the varied ethnic communities that contribute to the pulse of Paris.

E25

Madrid

Tony takes a trip during the World Cup to Madrid.

Season 7 16 episodes

E01

Haiti

In this episode, Tony visits the Caribbean nation of Haiti.

E02

Cambodia

Tony returns to Cambodia to reconnect with this historically rich country.

E03

Nicaragua

Tony discovers the determination necessary to live in modern-day Nicaragua.

E04

Vienna

Tony, who has never been to Vienna, digs deeper into its real culture.

E05

Ozarks

Tony uncovers the Ozark culture and its unique and hospitable community.

E06

Brazil

Tony immerses himself in unexplored gastronomical treasures of the Amazon.

E07

Boston

Tony visits the tough and infamous South Boston.

E08

Japan

Tony and his crew set out to discover Hokkaido, Japan's wild west frontier.

E09

Cuba

The soul of Cuba is found in a baseball stadium packed with exuberant fans.

E10

Macau

Tony visits China's Macau, the gambling capital of the world.

E11

Naples

Tony seeks out the true definition of Italian cuisine in Naples, Italy.

E12

El Bulli

Tony cooks at the best restaurant in the world, El Bulli.

E13

U.S. Desert

Tony explores the musical culture of the Californian High Desert.

E14

Ukraine

Tony and Zamir team up for a trip to the former Soviet Republic of Ukraine.

E15

Kurdistan

Tony travels into the Kurdish region of Iraq and Turkey.

E16

Cajun Country

Tony travels to Cajun country and enjoys a mind-bending boucherie.

Season 8 18 episodes

E01

Mozambique

Despite it's sad history, Tony finds Mozambique is full of optimism.

E02

Kansas City

Tony joins musicians, Dan & Patrick of The Black Keys for some serious BBQ.

E03

Croatian Coast

Tony cruises Croatia's coast in search of The New Riviera.

E04

Lisbon

Tony experiences the cultural & culinary rebirth of Portugal's capital.

E05

Japan: Cook It Raw

Tony explores Japan through the culinary phenomenon that is "Cook it Raw."

E06

Finland

In Finland, Tony joins musician Sami Yaffa on the world's only pub tram.

E07

Baja

Tony tries clam tostadas from a street cart that may be the world's best.

E08

Penang

In Penang, Tony celebrates Chinese New Year & visits a traditional teahouse

E09

Austin

Tony heads to Austin during South by Southwest, an international music fest

E10

Sydney

In Sydney, Tony experiences enviable food and drink in the land down under.

E11

Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll

In this special we dive into the holy trinity, Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll.

E12

Emilia Romagna

Tony travels around Emilia Romagna in a Ferrari with Chef Michael White.

E13

Burgundy

In a classic Citroen DS, Tony & Ludo Lefebvre take a road trip in Burgundy.

E14

Seven Deadly Sins

No Reservations serves a refresher course on the 7 Deadly Sins.

E15

Rio

Tony Bourdain awaits his wife's Jiu Jitsu battle in beautiful Brazil.

E16

Off the Charts

Tony experiences Day of the Dead, a Halloween party & heads to Iraq.

E17

Dominican Republic

Tony makes a long overdue trip to the Dominican Republic.

E18

Brooklyn

After 8 years, 134 episodes, and over 57 countries, Tony travels to Brooklyn.

Season 9 32 episodes

E01

Asia Files - Volume 1

E02

Asia Files - Volume 2

E03

Asia Files - Volume 3

E04

Asia Files - Volume 4

E05

Asia Files - Volume 5

E06

Europe Files - Volume 1

E07

Europe Files - Volume 2

E08

Europe Files - Volume 3

E09

Europe Files - Volume 4

E10

Europe Files - Volume 5

E11

Europe Files - Volume 6

E12

Europe Files - Volume 7

E13

US Files - Volume 1

E14

US Files - Volume 2

E15

US Files - Volume 3

E16

US Files - Volume 4

E17

US Files - Volume 5

E18

US Files - Volume 6

E19

Latin American Files: Volume 1

E20

Latin American Files: Volume 2

E21

Latin American Files: Volume 3

E22

Latin American Files: Volume 4

E23

Latin American Files: Volume 5

E24

The Caribbean Files - Volume 1

E25

The Caribbean Files - Volume 2

E26

Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 1

E27

Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 2

E28

Eastern Hemisphere Files - Volume 3

E29

Asia Files - Volume 6

E30

Whole Roasted Piggie

E31

Bar Hopping

E32

Travel Buddy

Season 10 10 episodes

E01

Transportation Gone Wild

The recipe for the perfect form of transportation: a nice car, or maybe a scooter, or boat, and if possible bring a chef along. Any way you measure it, transportation is a huge part of traveling, so why not make it memorable. In Laos, Tony finds himself in Wang Prabang, a spiritual hillside community known for its beautiful monuments and places of worship. Elephants are revered in this community, so what better way to show his respect than to ride an elephant through the jungles? In Tony's words, "it feels like your riding on top of a giant scrotum." In Medellin, Colombia, buses are a highly regarded expression of individuality and pride. He…

E02

Eccentric Seafood

Strange, unusual and out-right weird. Tony's appetite is as big as the ocean, and he loves the sea. In Queens, NY, chef David Chang joins Tony at Sik Gaek, home to traditional Korean dishes. They tear through wriggling chopped octopus, piles of steaming seafood, and glasses of Korean beer. In Japan, Tony loses all sense of time in the small town of Noboribetsu Onsen, where he unwinds at a ryokan, a Japanese style bed-and-breakfast. Here, Tony is treated to a robatayaki feast, a fisherman's barbecue of red snapper, scallops, sardines, and crab. He enjoys the comfortable laid-back Hokkaido dining pace as he fills up on fresh seafood and sake. …

E03

Extreme Games

There's nothing like good old-fashioned, heart-pumping action as Tony lives out his adrenaline junkie fantasies. In China, Tony visits the mega-lux Yabuli Ski Resort in the Changbai Mountain Range. Here, he meets Graham Kwan and Patrick Fournier, two executive partners of the resort. Not only does Tony relish the mostly empty slopes, but he also enjoys some Iranian caviar and beer on the gondola ride up the mountain. Luxurious, indeed! On his last run, fortified by alcohol, he takes an exhilarating ride down a luge run on a sled in a blizzard - and comedy, of course, ensues. In Mexico, Tony and Carlos, head chef at Les Halles in NYC, make th…

E04

The Meat, The Fire

The most prehistoric method of cooking still proves to be the best. A juicy cut of meat, the open fire, and repeat. In Yabuli, China, Tony is invited by a local man to dine with him and his wife, Shelly, at a popular mobile restaurant. The specialty of this motorbike-powered doublewide is meat. On a stick. They devour steak on a stick, chicken organs on a stick and butterfly larvae on a stick. In Uruguay, Tony learns the true meaning of taking your time to enjoy life. In the tiny village of Garzon, chef Francis Mallman has opened a popular restaurant that specializes in cooking foods over fire. From whole cows roasting next to the open flame…

E05

Between the Buns

E06

Path Less Traveled

E07

Cookout

E08

Catch of the Day

Fresh seafood, straight off the boat. "Drop a net in the river and you've got more crabs than a beanbag chair at Tila Tequilas." In Colombia, Tony heads across the channel from Cartagena to Tierra Bomba, an island with a completely different way of life than its bustling urban sister city. The streets are reminiscent of an African village, the people make their living off of the sea. Arnufo, a local lobster fisherman, invites Tony and Jorge to a meal at his mother's restaurant, the only restaurant on the island, complete with lobster that Arnufo caught that morning. Then he jets to Croatia, two decades after its brutal war for independence, …

E09

Silence of the Lamb

Lamb brain in red wine sauce; sphincter sausage in Austria; lamb, caveman style in Greece; lamb noodles in NYC.

E10

I'm Shellfish

Shellfish, they're a ripping good time. Tony cracks open a science fiction-sized crab.

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