The BEST episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations season 2

Every episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations season 2!

Join best-selling author and professional chef Anthony Bourdain as he travels the world seeking the ultimate dining experience. He will hit locales from the well known to those off the beaten path, from New Jersey to Iceland and points in between. Along his journey, the adventuring Bourdain will share his no holds barred experience of the food and customs that flavor the different cultures of the world in a way that only he can.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: Travel ChannelStatus: Ended
India (Kolkata/Mumbai)
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8.62
214 votes

#1 - India (Kolkata/Mumbai)

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2006

Over the years, Tony Bourdain has fallen in love with India. The culture, the cuisine, the communities - it's all delicious and enchanting. Tony travels to Kolkata and Mumbai, formerly Calcutta and Bombay, to rediscover the magic of this beautiful land.

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India (Rajasthan)
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8.47
187 votes

#2 - India (Rajasthan)

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2006

India is a land of color, aroma, kind people, and delicious cuisine. Anthony heads off to the more desolate region of Rajasthan in the northwest corner of the continent where he attends a birthday party and explores life in this magical region.

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Quebec
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8.44
153 votes

#3 - Quebec

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/17/2006

Anthony visits a duck farm/processing plant to see how foie gras is made, teaches a class at the Montreal Culinary Institute and plays hockey with a local university hockey team.

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Peru
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8.27
161 votes

#4 - Peru

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/10/2006

Anthony Bourdain is on a mission to obtain personal enlightenment, and his travels bring him to Peru, a land of ancient culture, rich cuisine, and vibrant people. He dines in Lima, meets members of a Peruvian Eseeja tribe in the jungle and much more.

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Asia Special: Japan
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8.24
124 votes

#5 - Asia Special: Japan

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/27/2006

Tony's Japanese adventure begins in Osaka at an underground bar devoted to the hardcore fans of the local baseball team, the Hanshin Tigers. Then he visits the Kiso Valley for some relaxation.

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South Florida
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8.21
155 votes

#6 - South Florida

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/3/2006

Tony begins his exploration of outer Miami in the vibrant Creole enclave of Little Haiti. Later, he heads out to the vast subtropical preserves of the Everglades. And in South Beach he visits a dive bar, Club Deuce.

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Puerto Rico
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8.20
150 votes

#7 - Puerto Rico

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/1/2006

Tony and Andy, a native, dine on roasted pig in Caicay, attend a posh party at a hacienda, search for a Chuppacabra in the jungle, meet the undefeated boxing champion, Miguel Cotto, and travel to Ponce to take in the Festival of the Virgin Mary.

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Indonesia
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8.05
132 votes

#8 - Indonesia

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/19/2006

Tony explores the lush culture of Indonesia to discover what makes ex-pats want to stay. Along the way, he discovers the rich history and cuisine of Jakarta and Bali.

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Mexico & US Border
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7.96
192 votes

#9 - Mexico & US Border

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2006

Tony visits Southwest Texas bar and grill; nachos in Piedras Nigras; boat tour of the Rio Grande River.

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Sweden
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7.89
130 votes

#10 - Sweden

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/24/2006

Tony travels to Sweden for a taste of all it has to offer. Along the way he hopes to get past the stereotypes of blond bombshells, meatballs and bad music–ABBA.

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Korea
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7.88
156 votes

#11 - Korea

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/12/2006

Tony gives in to pressure from one of his office staff and travels to Korea. His condition? Nari (the assistant) must come with him and guide him through Korean cuisine, customs and culture.

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Asia Special: China
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7.75
186 votes

#12 - Asia Special: China

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2006

This was the two hour season 2 premiere. Anthony Bourdain takes a much-anticipated trip to Asia to visit the two main hubs of "mother cuisine," Japan and China.

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