Luke Nguyen's Greater Mekong

Luke begins his culinary journey across the Greater Mekong region of Southeast Asia. He samples spicy beef skewers and cross the bridge noodles.

Luke discovers the unique flavours and culinary traditions of the Bai and Yai people in the historic towns of Dali and Shaxi in China's Yunnan Province.

Luke reaches the fabled town of Lijiang in China's Yunnan Province, where the nightlife reigns and a Naxi "aunty" teaches Luke how to cook a local speciality.

Luke journeys to Xishuangbana, where China meets Southeast Asia, to experience Dai culture and cuisines, and try the acquired tastes of the famous tea horse trail.

Luke discovers the little known foods and flavours of Yangon – the former capital city of Myanmar.

Luke ventures to the Shan State, where entire villages and kilometres of tomato farms float upon Inle Lake.

Luke hikes to the hill tribe villages of the Shan State and the township of Keng Tung, where he cooks some unusual delicacies and local marketplace favourites.

Luke makes it to the town of Chiang Khong in northern Thailand, where he literally catches the ingredients for his traditional Tom Yum fish soup and tasty northern-style frog curry.

Luke arrives at mountainous Mae Salong, where he prepares a rustic tomato dish with Apear, an Aka grandmother.

Luke hits the bustling town of Chiang Mai, where he laps up the nightlife cooking Thai classics, such as green papaya salad.

Luke begins his culinary journey in Vientiane, the very laid back capital city of Laos.

Luke heads north to Laos food capital, Luang Prabang, where he explores the city's fresh produce markets and unique cottage industries, trying his hand at making buffalo patties.

Luke stays in Luang Prabang to join the biggest New Years celebrations in the country.

Luke heads to Laos southern tip to the 4000 islands, where fishing takes on a whole new meaning.

Luke crosses the Mekong River into Cambodia and the ancient city of Siam Reap.

Luke travels to Cambodia's bustling capital city, Phnom Penh, where he finds some unusual treats to eat.

Luke travels to the seaside town of Kep and Kampot to experience their delectable seafood and world-famous pepper.

Luke enjoys a weekend of food and sun in the seaside town of Kep before heading across the border to Chau Doc in Vietnam.

Luke visits the floating villages of Chau Doc and Cai Be to cook some intriguing local dishes.

Luke meets up with his parents to cook a meal and try some of the creepiest critters he's ever eaten in his life!