The Migrant Kitchen
"The Migrant Kitchen" explores Los Angeles’ booming food scene through the eyes of a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is inspired by the immigrant experience. Visit the kitchens of those who have transformed the culinary landscape of the city, combining traditional ethnic cuisines and a fusion of new flavors and techniques to make Los Angeles one of the food capitals of the world.
FULL EPISODES (16)
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Louis & JazzJazz Singsanong of Jitlada Thai and Louis Tikaram of E.P. & L.P. transport the ...Jazz Singsanong of Jitlada Thai and Louis Tikaram of E.P. & L.P. transport the palate around the world with the complex flavors of Thai cuisine. These chefs work to bring balance to the complexity of ... -
Man'ousheTwo extraordinary women of Palestinian descent, Reem Assil and Lamees Dahbour, ...Two extraordinary women of Palestinian descent, Reem Assil and Lamees Dahbour, use food to bring their misunderstood homeland closer to Western tolerance and acceptance. -
Mister Jiu's ChinatownIn San Francisco’s Chinatown, Brandon Jew walks the line between his Chinese ...In San Francisco’s Chinatown, Brandon Jew walks the line between his Chinese heritage and his American upbringing with his restaurant, Mister Jiu’s. With the rapid gentrification of the ... -
El JardinChef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins opens her new restaurant, El Jardín, in San ...Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins opens her new restaurant, El Jardín, in San Diego. Inspired by the traditions of generations of Mexican women and combining regional heirloom ingredients from across ... -
Sequoia SakeJake Myrick and Noriko Kamei have taken their love for namazake and created ...Jake Myrick and Noriko Kamei have taken their love for namazake and created Sequoia Sake, a small brewery in the heart of San Francisco. Rooted in the traditions of Japanese sake brewing, they work to ... -
The Jewish DeliThe Jewish Delis of Los Angeles serve an important role for connecting heritage ...The Jewish Delis of Los Angeles serve an important role for connecting heritage to food. Factor’s Famous Deli has been a central pillar for the community for 70 years while newcomers like Micah ... -
Beyond PhoBanh Mi. Spring rolls. Pho. The war and its subsequent refugees. These are ...Banh Mi. Spring rolls. Pho. The war and its subsequent refugees. These are things most commonly associated with the Vietnamese culture and its people. But a group of chefs in Los Angeles are hoping to ... -
OmotenashiThe couple behind Echo Park's Tsubaki have always loved the culture of izakaya, ...The couple behind Echo Park's Tsubaki have always loved the culture of izakaya, but found L.A. lacking in these Japanese taverns. Sonoko Sakai is a teacher with a passion for buckwheat and soba ... -
BadmaashThe Mahendro family (Anu, Pawan, Nakul and Arjun) immigrated to Los Angeles and ...The Mahendro family (Anu, Pawan, Nakul and Arjun) immigrated to Los Angeles and found that they didn’t recognize any of the so-called Indian food available to them. Like carefully selected spices to ... -
Alta CaliforniaA collective of culturally connected, distinguished chefs (including Ray Garcia ...A collective of culturally connected, distinguished chefs (including Ray Garcia of Broken Spanish, Wes Avila of Guerilla Tacos, Carlos Salgado of Taco Maria, as well as Jorge Gaviria of corn purveyor, ... -
The Migrant KitchenIn American restaurants, immigrants are the backbone of the kitchen. "The ...In American restaurants, immigrants are the backbone of the kitchen. "The Migrant Kitchen" explores Los Angeles’ booming food scene through the eyes of a new generation of chefs whose cuisine is ... -
BanchanIn this episode, the Jun family describes their highs and lows of immigrating to ...In this episode, the Jun family describes their highs and lows of immigrating to a new country, the resilience of their people, and the sacrifices they’ve had to make in order to survive. -
LogmehFor these two women of Middle Eastern descent, they use food as a way to link ...For these two women of Middle Eastern descent, they use food as a way to link back to their cultures and also gift a piece of their traditions to their communities. -
MercadoIn this episode, we get a glimpse into the lives of the two Mexican families ...In this episode, we get a glimpse into the lives of the two Mexican families behind these different business ventures, and explore what they have in common: hard work, dedication and hope. -
BarkadaThey’re the first- and second-generation immigrants who have one foot in their ...They’re the first- and second-generation immigrants who have one foot in their Filipino culture and the other on American soil. These chefs are also armed with culinary degrees, a strong ... -
ChirmolInspired by the Mayan traditions of his youth, Jorge Dugal re-interprets his ...Inspired by the Mayan traditions of his youth, Jorge Dugal re-interprets his grandmother’s recipe for chirmol, a fire-roasted tomato and chili based salsa, that finds a modern home at one of Los ...
