Luke Nguyen's Railway Vietnam
Luke Nguyen takes us on a culinary journey in Vietnam, but with a difference. Luke travels by train from Ho Chi Minh Sa Pa, embarking on a journey of the senses, which combines his love of food, travel, trains and the Vietnamese people.
Cast:Luke Nguyen
S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1
Luke Nguyen embarks on a trip around Vietnam aboard the country's most interconnected railway line. He begins his journey in Ho Chi Minh, and discovers how rapidly it's developed over the years.
S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2
Luke visits the city of flowers, known as Dalat, where the French influence can be seen everywhere.
S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3
Luke heads to Nha Trang on the train after an unforgettable time at Ga Thap Cham. In Nha Trang, renowned for its diverse sea life and beautiful coastline, he catches a sea urchin.
S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4
Luke travels to Hoi An and makes wok tossed beef in the train's kitchen carriage. He also admires onboard cooks and their ability to balance on the train.
S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5
Luke arrives at Da Nang, the halfway point of his trip, and celebrates by visiting the spectacular Dragon Bridge.
S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6
Luke heads to Hue, where he explores the ancient architecture, before travelling to Con Hen Village to learn about a special clam de-shelling technique.
S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7
Luke goes to Ninh Binh where he chats with a rice farmer who catches and sells tiny rice paddy crabs. She offers to take Luke out on her canoe to go crab hunting.
S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8
Luke visits the major industrial city Hai Phong in the northern part of the country, which happens to be the birthplace of his parents.
S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9
The penultimate stop on Luke's train ride is Hanoi, where tries the one dish he always has when he visits, bun cha.
S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10
Luke returns to SAPA in the hills of northern Vietnam after first visiting 15 years ago, finding that it has remained much the same.
