Series · 2026 · Documentary

Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook

Name: Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Awkwafina

Awkwafina's reviving the family restaurant. Now she just needs to learn how to cook.

★0.0 2026 1 Season TV-MA

Hollywood actor and comedian Nora Lum (a.k.a. Awkwafina) is the descendant of restaurant royalty...but she can't cook. Join the star on an inspiring culinary road trip as she learns the craft and attempts to revive her family's beloved Chinese eatery.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

Episode 01

Nora Learns to Cook

Nov 6, 2026 · 32 min

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

Episode 02

Texas Barbecue

Nov 6, 2026 · 34 min

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

Episode 03

Michelin-Starred Peking Duck

Nov 13, 2026 · 31 min

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

Episode 04

Tiki in Hawai'i

Nov 20, 2026 · 30 min

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

Episode 05

Nora Learns to Serve

Nov 27, 2026 · 33 min

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

Episode 06

Nora Designs Her Menu

Dec 4, 2026 · 30 min

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

Episode 07

The Run-Through

Dec 11, 2026 · 32 min

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

Episode 08

Opening Night

Dec 18, 2026 · 31 min

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

About the series

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Synopsis

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Awkwafina

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Where to watch Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook

Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 8 total episodes, rated 0.0/10 by — viewers.