Ugly Delicious

Ugly Delicious
Genre
Directed by
Presented by David Chang
Starring
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 8
Production
Executive producer(s) Ben Cotner
Adam Del Deo
Producer(s)
  • Morgan Neville
  • David Chang
  • Eddie Schmidt
  • Peter Meehan
  • Christopher Chen
  • Lisa Nishimura
Running time 45-55 minutes
Production company(s) Tremolo Productions
Distributor Netflix
Release
Original network Netflix
Picture format Digital (HDTV)
First shown in Worldwide
Original release February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
External links
Netflix

Ugly Delicious is a non-fiction original series on Netflix combining travel, cooking, and history. Each episode highlights one dish or concept, and explores how it is made in different regions and how it evolves.

The first season premiered on February 23, 2018 with host David Chang.[1]

Netflix has not yet announced whether the show will return for Season 2.[2]

Plot

Each episode examines the cultural, sociological, and culinary history of a specific popular food. Chang challenges and explores the attitudes in each dish's lore. Mike Hale wrote in his review for The New York Times's that Ugly Delicious is "an extended television essay, in the form of free-associative, globe-trotting conversations about food and culture."[3]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"Pizza"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
David Chang explores the concept of authentic pizza. Mark Iacono travels to New Haven, Connecticut. David and Aziz Ansari travel to Japan.
22"Tacos"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
After trying tacos in Los Angeles with Jonathan Gold and Gustavo Arellano; David and Peter travel to Mexico.
33"Homecooking"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
David and Peter prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for the Chang family while fellow chefs look back on their memories of food.
44"Shrimp and Crawfish"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
David attempts to bring Viet-Cajun cuisine to New Orleans.
55"BBQ"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
David explores Korean barbecue with Steven Yeun and David Choe. Peter attends an American barbecue symposium.
66"Fried Chicken"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
David explores Nashville hot chicken with Sean Brock while also learning about the complicated history of soul food.
77"Fried Rice"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
David examines one of the most pervasive foods on the planet: Chinese food. While doing so, he explores the misconceptions that Westerners have behind it ranging from its usage of MSG, to the nature of "true Chinese food" and how it differs from Western takeout.
88"Stuffed"February 23, 2018 (2018-02-23)
The episode includes a friendly debate about which is better: Asian dumplings or Italian stuffed pasta?

Reviews

Critical reviews have mostly been positive. Greg Morabito of Eater called the series "maddeningly good" claiming that it, "raises the bar for food/travel shows."[4] Jen Chaney of Vulture praised the show for raising important cultural issues and taking "a highly egalitarian approach to cuisine."[5]

References

  1. ↑ Patten, Dominic (2018-01-18). "Netflix Cooks Up 'Ugly Delicious' Docuseries From Chef David Chang & Oscar Winner Morgan Neville". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  2. ↑ Hawkins, Kayla. "There Are SO Many More Food Traditions For 'Ugly Delicious' To Investigate In Season 2". Bustle. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
  3. ↑ Hale, Mike (2018-02-23). "Review: David Chang in the Comfort Food Zone on Netflix". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  4. ↑ "Sorry Haters, 'Ugly Delicious' Is Maddeningly Good". Eater. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
  5. ↑ Chaney, Jen. "Ugly Delicious Is Satisfying TV That Will Make You So Damn Hungry". Vulture. Retrieved 2018-02-27.


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