S1 E1: New Wave Chinese
Martin seeks out innovations in East/West cuisine with two chefs who used their Chinese heritage to create modern masterpieces.
23 minutes
Martin Yan's Chinatowns
Discover the sights, sounds and flavors of Chinatowns across the globe. Join Martin Yan as he visits private homes, exotic markets, all-night tea shops and some of the most sophisticated restaurants...Then follow Martin back into the kitchen to recreate his favorite Chinese dishes with ease.
Cast: Martin Yan
S1 E2: Chinatown Markets
Martin tours the Chinatown Markets in San Francisco. Then he enjoys a meal at the Pearl City Restaurant.
23 minutes
S1 E3: Ethnic Favorites
Martin takes an in-depth look at the variety of food in Toronto's Chinatown and cooks Macanese food with a local Macanese family.
23 minutes
S1 E4: Local Culinary Guide
Martin tours Yokohama's Chinatown with his friend Mr. Zeng and dines in a Beijing-style restaurant on a tatami mat.
23 minutes
S1 E5: The Fishing Village
Martin calls on the fishermen in Macau and feasts on the fruit of their labour including a unique Hanging Fish.
23 minutes
S1 E6: Seafood Market
Martin tours the grand opera of seafood at Sydney Fish Market. Then dines on seafood with a fifth generation Chinese-Australian.
23 minutes
S1 E7: The Spice Garden
In Singapore, Martin and Kwan Liu pick fresh spices to prepare dishes with ingredients they found at the Tiong Bahru Market.
23 minutes
S1 E8: Reinventing Classics
Martin tours New York's Chinatown and learns about the history of Chop Suey. At Ping's Restaurant, he tries a unique soup.
23 minutes
S1 E9: Traditional Noodle Makers
Martin tries the art of noodle making at the Lee Family Restaurants in London's Chinatown.
23 minutes
S1 E10: Portuguese Influence
Martin explores the effect of the Portuguese influence on Chinese cooking in Macau and visits the Miss Macau restaurant.
23 minutes
S1 E11: 21st Century Chinatown
Martin explores the new Chinatowns that have evolved in and around Toronto.
23 minutes
S1 E12: Street Dining to Fine Dining
Martin and Chef Chen sample the best of everything from Haute Cuisine to simple street fare in Singapore.
23 minutes
S1 E13: Everyday to Elegant
Martin tries traditional Chinese cuisine in Melbourne, from the quick and inexpensive to dishes with a very elegant flair.
23 minutes
S1 E14: Wine and Dine
Martin taste the blend of east and west cuisine created by Chef Andy Wei and learns about wine pairings with Chinese food.
23 minutes
S1 E15: Tea House Foods
Martin visits a 24-hour teahouse in Singapore and introduces Chef Susan Tieng, one of the few women chefs in Singapore.
23 minutes
S1 E16: The Chinese Iron Chef
With the help Chef Tse, Martin discovers the food found between the gates of heaven and earth in Yokohama's Chinatown.
23 minutes
S1 E17: The Hong Kong Connection
Martin finds that old world favorites get a new world twist in Vancouver's Chinatown.
23 minutes
S1 E19: Hawaiian Icon
Martin discovers the Chinese legacy in Honolulu and tries some favorites of Hawaiian restaurateur Sam Choy.
23 minutes
S1 E20: Like Father, Like Son
Martin pays a visit to a tag team of father and son chefs and discusses Dim Sum and the local menu in Toronto's Chinatown.
23 minutes
S1 E21: Old Timers
Martin illuminates the harmony between generations as he samples classic Chinese dishes and visits a Chinatown Senior Centre.
23 minutes
S1 E22: Macanese Delights
Martin visits Macau and tries some Macanese cooking courtesy of Chef Dona Manuela.
23 minutes
S1 E24: Traditional Favorites
Martin introduces Cantonese dishes inspired by the first Chinese settlers in the world's best known Chinatown in San Francisco.
22 minutes
S1 E25: Mr. Fish Head
Martin visits Damenlou or Big Door restaurant, the haunt of Singapore's legendary and beloved character, Mr. Fish Head.
22 minutes
S1 E26: Happy Tea
Martin explores the subtleties of Chinese tea. He then takes us on a tour of bake shops in Chinatowns around the world.
22 minutes