Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

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Luke Nguyen's Food Trail (2018)

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail tracks Luke's life and career from where it all started in Sydney - moving to Saigon and then onto Hong Kong. Throughout the series Luke is joined by close friends, local chefs, and of course his family, which play such a large part of this life. Along the way Luke visits fish markets and producers cooking some delicious Vietnamese dishes, and is joined by celebrated local chefs who cook a variety of Asian and Caribbean cuisines.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Cooking, Food/Wine, Travel


Luke Nguyen's Food Trail - TV Showtimes

Thursday, July 23

12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 1’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 1'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Thu, 23 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke explores and reminisces about his childhood growing up in Cabramatta. He meets with his high school friend Thai to cook a traditional Vietnamese Curry. Luke then takes us behind the scenes at his Sydney restaurant and cooks mouth-watering Pork Belly and a coconut milk fish.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 1


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 2’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 2'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Thu, 23 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke takes us behind the scenes of his latest venture in Sydney. He explores his innovate machinery and high tech kitchen before meeting Head Chef Kenji to cook popular recipes from their menu. At the Sydney Fish Markets Luke meets with Executive Chef Chase Kojima and they plate up a Kingfish Ceviche before meeting with Paul Carmichael to learn more about Caribbean cuisine. Luke then meets Alan Benson, his photographer for his next book.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 2


Friday, July 24

5:30am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 1’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 1'

SBS Food, 5:30am, Fri, 24 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke explores and reminisces about his childhood growing up in Cabramatta. He meets with his high school friend Thai to cook a traditional Vietnamese Curry. Luke then takes us behind the scenes at his Sydney restaurant and cooks mouth-watering Pork Belly and a coconut milk fish.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 1


6:00am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 2’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 2'

SBS Food, 6:00am, Fri, 24 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke takes us behind the scenes of his latest venture in Sydney. He explores his innovate machinery and high tech kitchen before meeting Head Chef Kenji to cook popular recipes from their menu. At the Sydney Fish Markets Luke meets with Executive Chef Chase Kojima and they plate up a Kingfish Ceviche before meeting with Paul Carmichael to learn more about Caribbean cuisine. Luke then meets Alan Benson, his photographer for his next book.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 2


12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 3’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 3'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Fri, 24 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Sydney, Luke visits the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Overlooking the majestic ranges, Luke cooks seared Lamb Cutlets with an Asian Salsa Verde, and meets up with his old friend Huong to have an Eastern high tea. Utilising the local produce, Luke cooks a pan seared Quail at Echoes Restaurant. He meets with the top chefs from the area and discovers their signature dishes.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 3


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 4’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 4'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Fri, 24 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

On the sunshine coast of Australia, Luke meets with a local fisherman to learn about where his produce comes from and they go out netting for Spanner Crabs. Inspired by his newfound knowledge of Spanner Crabs, Luke mixes a Spanner crab with pomelo salad. Then, with the executive chef at the Spirit House, Luke cooks grilled kingfish with a Thai influence.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 4


Saturday, July 25

5:30am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 3’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 3'

SBS Food, 5:30am, Sat, 25 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Sydney, Luke visits the Blue Mountains in New South Wales. Overlooking the majestic ranges, Luke cooks seared Lamb Cutlets with an Asian Salsa Verde, and meets up with his old friend Huong to have an Eastern high tea. Utilising the local produce, Luke cooks a pan seared Quail at Echoes Restaurant. He meets with the top chefs from the area and discovers their signature dishes.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 3


6:00am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 4’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 4'

SBS Food, 6:00am, Sat, 25 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

On the sunshine coast of Australia, Luke meets with a local fisherman to learn about where his produce comes from and they go out netting for Spanner Crabs. Inspired by his newfound knowledge of Spanner Crabs, Luke mixes a Spanner crab with pomelo salad. Then, with the executive chef at the Spirit House, Luke cooks grilled kingfish with a Thai influence.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 4


Monday, July 27

12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 5’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 5'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Mon, 27 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke completes his visit to Brisbane and heads to Saigon where he spends time with his family. He visits his Mum and Aunty 8 in Hoc Mon before cooking a traditional feast to present as an offering to his grandfather's grave, a significant day with his immediate family.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 5


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 6'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Mon, 27 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

When he's not busy running his restaurants and has a day off, Luke like to explore places away from the city. Luke explores Vung Tau, a coastal town finding different delicacies on each corner. Luke walks through the market ordering the mornings seafood to cook dishes for locals. Back in Saigon, Luke meets an old apprentice who's adding a Vietnamese twist to Italian cuisine before embarking in Saigon's night dinner scene.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6


Tuesday, July 28

5:00am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 5’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 5'

SBS Food, 5:00am, Tue, 28 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke completes his visit to Brisbane and heads to Saigon where he spends time with his family. He visits his Mum and Aunty 8 in Hoc Mon before cooking a traditional feast to present as an offering to his grandfather's grave, a significant day with his immediate family.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 5


5:30am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 6’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 6'

SBS Food, 5:30am, Tue, 28 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

When he's not busy running his restaurants and has a day off, Luke like to explore places away from the city. Luke explores Vung Tau, a coastal town finding different delicacies on each corner. Luke walks through the market ordering the mornings seafood to cook dishes for locals. Back in Saigon, Luke meets an old apprentice who's adding a Vietnamese twist to Italian cuisine before embarking in Saigon's night dinner scene.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6


12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 7’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 7'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Tue, 28 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

With Luke's busy life it's important to find the work life balance. Devoting Sunday as a family day, he explores the outdoors and the variety of restaurants Saigon has to offer. Arriving at The Deck on the Saigon River he meets executive chef Adrian Scott and learns the techniques to his Chicken Won Ton salad. Arriving at The Racha Room, Luke and Chris cook a Thai Red Duck leg Curry overlooking the busy restaurant before Luke plates up a light salmon sashimi with galangal dressing. Finishing the night, Luke entertains his friends at a dinner party making Banh Xeo.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 7


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 8’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 8'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Tue, 28 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke takes us to his top 3 traditional Pho Restaurants in Saigon and explains the differences between the styles of Pho Broth found throughout Vietnam. Luke then takes us behind the scenes at Grain, his cooking school in Saigon, where he aims to educate others on Vietnamese cooking. We get an inside look at his cooking studio classes cooking some impressive, yet simple traditional delights with pumpkin flowers, fish, prawns and his favourite Nuoc Cham sauce. Tying back into his morning ritual of Pho, he cooks a quick simple Pho Noodle recipe before ending the day at Xu bar.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 8


Wednesday, July 29

5:00am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 7’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 7'

SBS Food, 5:00am, Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

With Luke's busy life it's important to find the work life balance. Devoting Sunday as a family day, he explores the outdoors and the variety of restaurants Saigon has to offer. Arriving at The Deck on the Saigon River he meets executive chef Adrian Scott and learns the techniques to his Chicken Won Ton salad. Arriving at The Racha Room, Luke and Chris cook a Thai Red Duck leg Curry overlooking the busy restaurant before Luke plates up a light salmon sashimi with galangal dressing. Finishing the night, Luke entertains his friends at a dinner party making Banh Xeo.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 7


5:30am

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 8’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 8'

SBS Food, 5:30am, Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke takes us to his top 3 traditional Pho Restaurants in Saigon and explains the differences between the styles of Pho Broth found throughout Vietnam. Luke then takes us behind the scenes at Grain, his cooking school in Saigon, where he aims to educate others on Vietnamese cooking. We get an inside look at his cooking studio classes cooking some impressive, yet simple traditional delights with pumpkin flowers, fish, prawns and his favourite Nuoc Cham sauce. Tying back into his morning ritual of Pho, he cooks a quick simple Pho Noodle recipe before ending the day at Xu bar.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 8


12:30pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 9’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 9'

SBS Food, 12:30pm, Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Only weeks away from the grand opening, Luke takes us on a guided behind the scenes tour of his restaurant Vietnam House. The nerves have been building with the opening of Luke's dream fine dining restaurant in Saigon. Luke breaks down the barriers behind the logistics of opening a restaurant; from the kitchen to service, and finally, he welcomes us to the opening of Vietnam House. Luke, together with his team of hand-picked chefs, cook a couple of featured dishes of the new menu.

Luke Nguyen

Series, 2018, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 9


1:00pm

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail ‘Series 1, Episode 10’

SBS Food

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail

'Series 1, Episode 10'

SBS Food, 1:00pm, Wed, 29 Jul 2026, 30 minutes

REPEAT

Luke Nguyen's Food Trail tracks Luke's life and career from where it all started in Sydney - moving to Saigon and then onto Hong Kong. Throughout the series Luke is joined by close friends, local chefs, and of course his family, which play such a large part of this life. Along the way Luke visits fish markets and producers cooking some delicious Vietnamese dishes, and is joined by celebrated local chefs who cook a variety of Asian and Caribbean cuisines.

Luke Nguyen

Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 10


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