The WORST episodes of Chef's Table
Every episode of Chef's Table ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Chef's Table!
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#1 - Vol. 7: Norma Listman and Saqib Keval
Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/27/2024
At Masala y Maíz, chef-owners Norma Listman and Saqib Keval weave their distinct cultural backgrounds into a pioneering dining experience in Mexico City.
#2 - Chris Bianco
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/7/2022
An unprecedented approach to ingredients and technique has made Chris Bianco's Phoenix pizzeria the home of what critics deem the best pies in the world.
#3 - Gabriele Bonci
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/7/2022
After revolutionizing the Roman-style slice, Gabriele Bonci — the "Michelangelo of pizza" — decided to shed his TV persona and reconnect with the land.
#4 - Ann Kim
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/7/2022
Ann Kim fought societal barriers and familial expectations to serve kimchi on pizza. Now, she's a James Beard winner with two Minneapolis restaurants.
#5 - Franco Pepe
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/7/2022
Franco Pepe left a family pizza dynasty for a solo venture. Innovative pies, handmade dough and local ingredients have made him a star all his own.
#6 - Yoshihiro Imai
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/7/2022
In Kyoto, chef Yoshihiro Imai brings a deep respect for nature to his pizzas, which he serves in the multi-course style of dining known as kaiseki.
#7 - Sarah Minnick
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/7/2022
Purslane, orach, flowers: unconventional toppings from Portland gardens and farms lend Sarah Minnick's colorful pies vibrancy and unforgettable flavor.
#8 - Evan Funke
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/2/2024
A culinary storyteller and celebrated custodian of Italian tradition, Evan Funke brings the vibrant flavors of Italian cuisine to life. The two-time James Beard-nominated chef is a master of the old world techniques of handmade pasta. Widely known for his dedication to seasonality, warm hospitality, and reverence for the deep-rooted culinary traditions of Italy, he brings more than two decades of excellence to all of his restaurants — Funke in Beverly Hills; Mother Wolf in Hollywood and Las Vegas; Felix in Venice Beach; Tre Dita in Chicago; and the forthcoming Mother Wolf in Miami, slated to open Fall 2024. Funke is also the author of the critically acclaimed cookbook American Sfoglino and the subject of the feature-length documentary film titled Funke, which recounts his journey as a chef through to the opening of his first restaurant.
#9 - Guirong Wei
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2024
A pioneer of Shaanxi cuisine in the UK, Guirong Wei’s noodle dishes are a perfect blend of bold flavors and meticulous techniques. With her profound experience of over 25 years in the catering industry, she stands as the co-owner of acclaimed restaurants Xi’an Impression and the founder of Master Wei Xi’an. Over her career, Wei’s work has introduced the unique flavors of Shaanxi-style cuisine and significantly boosted its popularity in London and beyond. She’s been recognized with the Golden Chopsticks award, as well as at the OFM Awards as Best Newcomer. Master Wei was also honored as Time Out’s Best Restaurant and Best Chinese Restaurant.
#10 - Peppe Guida
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/2/2024
Peppe Guida’s dishes showcase the essence of Italian tradition with a modern twist. The son of an artist, Guida is a proudly self-taught culinary force, who combines an eye for fine dining with the simplicity of recipes inspired by his own upbringing in the coastal town of Vico Equense. That spirit runs through his two acclaimed restaurants, Antica Osteria Nonna Rosa, which has held one Michelin star since 2007, and Villa Rosa. With a visceral attachment to his land and its sea, Guida leads with the motto “hands in the earth and eyes towards the sea,” perfectly encapsulating his style of cooking, which draws liberally from the popular tradition of Campania to yield elegant and modern cuisine.
#11 - Nite Yun
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/2024
A rising star in the culinary world, Nite Yun proudly introduces people to the flavorful noodle dishes of Cambodia, honoring the legacy of these recipes passed down through generations. Born in a refugee camp in Thailand after her parents escaped war-torn Cambodia, Yun and her family eventually resettled in California. Growing up, she learned to make traditional dishes from her mother, sparking a lifelong love of cooking. She’s since returned to Cambodia to learn more about her parents’ heritage — and bring back the flavors to the Bay Area, where she now resides. In 2018, Yun opened her first restaurant, Nyum Bai, before opening Lunette in San Francisco’s iconic ferry building. She’s been recognized as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People, Food and Wine Best New Chef of 2019, a James Beard Award semifinalist, and a recipient of the Vilcek Foundation Prize for Creative Promise in Culinary Arts.
#12 - Vol. 7: Nok Suntaranon
Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/27/2024
Chef Nok Suntaranon transforms childhood memories into mouthwatering dishes that tell her family's story and reshape global perceptions of Thai cuisine.
#13 - Vol. 7: Kwame Onwuachi
Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/27/2024
Chef Kwame Onwuachi defied the odds to ascend to the top of NYC's food scene, where he honors the diverse cultures that have shaped the city.
#14 - Vol. 7: Ángel León
Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/27/2024
With innovative dishes like eel mochi, Spanish chef Ángel León transforms sustainable seafood practices by harnessing the ocean's untapped resources.
#15 - Vol. 4 (Pastry): Will Goldfarb
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/13/2018
After finally achieving recognition in New York, Will Goldfarb suffers yet another setback and decides to relocate to tropical Bali half a world away to start anew.
#16 - Vol. 3: Tim Raue
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/17/2017
Chef Tim Raue had a troubled youth before cooking helped turn his life around. His Asian-inspired flavors have revolutionized Berlin's culinary scene and earned his restaurant two Michelin stars.
#17 - Tootsie Tomanetz
Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/2/2020
Custodian by day, pitmaster by night: Meet 85-year-old Tootsie Tomanetz, whose Hill Country barbecue has made her a legend in Texas and beyond.
#18 - Vol. 5: Bo Songvisava
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2018
Bo Songvisava revives the near-forgotten flavors of authentic Thai cuisine at her sustainable restaurant in Bangkok.
#19 - Vol. 3: Vladimir Mukhin
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/17/2017
Chef Vladimir Mukhin brings a modern interpretation to traditional Russian cuisine at his Moscow restaurant, White Rabbit.
#20 - Rosalia Chay Chuc
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/2/2020
Steeped in Mayan traditions, Rosalia Chay Chuc's cochinita pibil (slow-cooked pork) has turned her modest Yucatán home into a culinary destination.
#21 - Vol. 2: Dominique Crenn
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/27/2016
Exploring how Dominique Crenn's zest for life and love of family led her to become the first female chef in America to earn two Michelin stars.
#22 - Vol. 2: Ana Roš
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/27/2016
Slovenian chef Ana Ros gets inspiration from the ingredients she finds in her secluded surroundings to create unexpected recipes.
#23 - Vol. 1: Ben Shewry
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/26/2015
New Zealand chef Ben Shewry's strong connection with nature and dedication to finding new tastes have made his Australian restaurant Attica world famous.
