Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
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Luke Nguyen's Vietnam (2009)
Luke Nguyen, acclaimed owner and chef of the Sydney restaurant ‘The Red Lantern', returns to the country of his heritage to take a culinary journey through Vietnam.
Series, 2009, Cooking, Food/Wine, Travel
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Luke Nguyen's Vietnam - TV Showtimes
Friday, August 14
12:30pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 1 - Saigon’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 1 - Saigon'
SBS Food, 12:30pm, Fri, 14 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Acclaimed Sydney chef Luke Nguyen returns to the country of his heritage to take a culinary journey through the southern regions of Vietnam. Along the way he prepares dishes in locations that represent the real Vietnam, in all its chaotic vibrancy. In the first episode, Luke explores the food and culture of Vietnam's largest city, Ho Chi Minh City.
Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 1
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1:00pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 2 - Outskirts Of Ho...’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 2 - Outskirts Of Ho Chi Minh City'
SBS Food, 1:00pm, Fri, 14 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
In this episode, acclaimed Sydney chef Luke Nguyen spends time cooking with his extended family in Ho Chi Minh City. In a tiny local cafe he creates a popular char grilled pork dish. In the house that his father grew up in he whips up a favourite salad, as his grandmother looks on. Luke then visits his auntie's corn business and prepares her special sweet corn pudding.
Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 2
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Saturday, August 15
4:30am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 1 - Saigon’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 1 - Saigon'
SBS Food, 4:30am, Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Acclaimed Sydney chef Luke Nguyen returns to the country of his heritage to take a culinary journey through the southern regions of Vietnam. Along the way he prepares dishes in locations that represent the real Vietnam, in all its chaotic vibrancy. In the first episode, Luke explores the food and culture of Vietnam's largest city, Ho Chi Minh City.
Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 1
Recording Options
5:00am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 2 - Outskirts Of Ho...’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 2 - Outskirts Of Ho Chi Minh City'
SBS Food, 5:00am, Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
In this episode, acclaimed Sydney chef Luke Nguyen spends time cooking with his extended family in Ho Chi Minh City. In a tiny local cafe he creates a popular char grilled pork dish. In the house that his father grew up in he whips up a favourite salad, as his grandmother looks on. Luke then visits his auntie's corn business and prepares her special sweet corn pudding.
Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 2
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Monday, August 17
12:30pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 3 - Mekong River’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 3 - Mekong River'
SBS Food, 12:30pm, Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Luke's journey continues along the mighty Mekong River, the lifeblood for locals who rely on it for transport, trade, and most of all as a source of food. The floating markets are a colourful and fascinating way of life in Can Tho, where farmers sell their produce from ancient boats. Luke visits his relatives who live on a tributary of the Mekong. In his honour they prepare a feast of snake, eel, and elephant fish, all prepared in the traditional way.
Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 3
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1:00pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 4 - Phu Quoc’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 4 - Phu Quoc'
SBS Food, 1:00pm, Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Phu Quoc, an island off the south east coast of Vietnam, is well known for its production of fish sauce, and its many peppercorn plantations. It's an idyllic location and a relaxing change of pace for Luke as he cooks a dish of chicken and fresh peppercorns amongst the peppercorn trees, catches and cooks fresh calamari off a local squid boat, and grills prawns on a secluded beach.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 4
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Tuesday, August 18
5:30am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 3 - Mekong River’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 3 - Mekong River'
SBS Food, 5:30am, Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Luke's journey continues along the mighty Mekong River, the lifeblood for locals who rely on it for transport, trade, and most of all as a source of food. The floating markets are a colourful and fascinating way of life in Can Tho, where farmers sell their produce from ancient boats. Luke visits his relatives who live on a tributary of the Mekong. In his honour they prepare a feast of snake, eel, and elephant fish, all prepared in the traditional way.
Series, Australia, English, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 3
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6:00am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 4 - Phu Quoc’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 4 - Phu Quoc'
SBS Food, 6:00am, Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Phu Quoc, an island off the south east coast of Vietnam, is well known for its production of fish sauce, and its many peppercorn plantations. It's an idyllic location and a relaxing change of pace for Luke as he cooks a dish of chicken and fresh peppercorns amongst the peppercorn trees, catches and cooks fresh calamari off a local squid boat, and grills prawns on a secluded beach.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 4
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12:30pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 5 - Phan Thiet’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 5 - Phan Thiet'
SBS Food, 12:30pm, Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Luke reaches the beautiful beaches of the east coast of Vietnam, stopping in to visit relatives in Phan Thiet. At his family's noodle store at a busy market, Luke and his parents prepare a traditional local dish. Then on the waterfront at Mui Ne, he wanders through the chaos of the early morning fish market, then creates a delectable razor clam salad right on the beach. Finally, he prepares traditional rice paper rolls using the freshest of ingredients. English and Vietnamese
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 5
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1:00pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 6 - Da Lat’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 6 - Da Lat'
SBS Food, 1:00pm, Tue, 18 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Red Lantern owner and Chef, Luke Nguyen escapes the Vietnam heat and visits the town of Dalat in the central highlands. Dalat was the playground of the French in the 20s and 30s, and the cool climate and chalet style architecture are in stark contrast to the rest of the country. Luke visits the famous indoor markets where he buys all his ingredients for a clay pot veggie recipe. He takes advantage of the abundant flowers on offer by deep frying pumpkin flowers stuffed with prawns and dill and also prepares a very addictive local coffee.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6
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Wednesday, August 19
5:30am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 5 - Phan Thiet’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 5 - Phan Thiet'
SBS Food, 5:30am, Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Luke reaches the beautiful beaches of the east coast of Vietnam, stopping in to visit relatives in Phan Thiet. At his family's noodle store at a busy market, Luke and his parents prepare a traditional local dish. Then on the waterfront at Mui Ne, he wanders through the chaos of the early morning fish market, then creates a delectable razor clam salad right on the beach. Finally, he prepares traditional rice paper rolls using the freshest of ingredients. English and Vietnamese
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 5
Recording Options
6:00am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 6 - Da Lat’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 6 - Da Lat'
SBS Food, 6:00am, Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Red Lantern owner and Chef, Luke Nguyen escapes the Vietnam heat and visits the town of Dalat in the central highlands. Dalat was the playground of the French in the 20s and 30s, and the cool climate and chalet style architecture are in stark contrast to the rest of the country. Luke visits the famous indoor markets where he buys all his ingredients for a clay pot veggie recipe. He takes advantage of the abundant flowers on offer by deep frying pumpkin flowers stuffed with prawns and dill and also prepares a very addictive local coffee.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 6
Recording Options
12:30pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 7 - Nha Trang’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 7 - Nha Trang'
SBS Food, 12:30pm, Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Red Lantern owner and Chef, Luke Nguyen visits the beachside town of Nha Trang while heading North along the coast, and goes fishing for cod in his uncle's cod farm. He also prepares wok tossed crab at his favourite restaurant in town. Luke discovers the floating fish markets by boat. There, local ladies roam the beaches offering fresh crayfish and Luke, enthusiastically takes advantage of this and prepares char grilled lobster right on the beach.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 7
Recording Options
1:00pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 8 - Quy Nhon’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 8 - Quy Nhon'
SBS Food, 1:00pm, Wed, 19 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Luke visits the town of Quy Nhon on the central coast of Vietnam and learns how to make fresh Tofu from scratch in a family farmyard environment. He also prepares a vegetarian delight at an historical Pagoda with the help of local Monks. And finally, Luke learns the secrets of making the best noodles around.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 8
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Thursday, August 20
5:30am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 7 - Nha Trang’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 7 - Nha Trang'
SBS Food, 5:30am, Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Red Lantern owner and Chef, Luke Nguyen visits the beachside town of Nha Trang while heading North along the coast, and goes fishing for cod in his uncle's cod farm. He also prepares wok tossed crab at his favourite restaurant in town. Luke discovers the floating fish markets by boat. There, local ladies roam the beaches offering fresh crayfish and Luke, enthusiastically takes advantage of this and prepares char grilled lobster right on the beach.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 7
Recording Options
6:00am
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 8 - Quy Nhon’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 8 - Quy Nhon'
SBS Food, 6:00am, Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Luke visits the town of Quy Nhon on the central coast of Vietnam and learns how to make fresh Tofu from scratch in a family farmyard environment. He also prepares a vegetarian delight at an historical Pagoda with the help of local Monks. And finally, Luke learns the secrets of making the best noodles around.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 8
Recording Options
12:30pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 9 - Hoi An Part 1’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 9 - Hoi An Part 1'
SBS Food, 12:30pm, Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
Luke travels to the ancient town of Hoi An. The architecture of this historic town is beautiful and at night it is lit with lanterns. Hoi An used to be one of the main trading ports in Vietnam, thus influencing the food and making it a very special place for Luke.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 9
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1:00pm
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam ‘Series 1, Episode 10 - Hoi An Part 2’
SBS Food
Luke Nguyen's Vietnam
'Series 1, Episode 10 - Hoi An Part 2'
SBS Food, 1:00pm, Thu, 20 Aug 2026, 30 minutes
REPEAT
In the final episode of his journey, Luke continues in Hoi-An where vibrant markets are bustling and magnificent produce is on offer for him to cook with. Spoilt for choice, Luke makes the most of what the town has on offer and also journeys out of town on a food discovery tour.
Series, Australia, Vietnamese, English Subtitles, Cooking, Travel, Food/Wine, Season 1 Episode 10
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