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The Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1

Every episode of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1!

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Anthony Bourdain uncovers the best cuisine across the world. At each location, Tony dives headfirst into life's colorful and rich pageant, bringing his intellectual curiosity, empathy, wit and boundless appetite.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 1 - Paris: Why the French Don't Suck
    8.2/10(161 votes)

    #1 - Paris: Why the French Don't Suck

    S1:E1

    Tony's debut episode of this new series has him visiting Paris. He explores the city's famous catacombs, tries some absinthe, checks out one of the city's major meat markets, and spends the night in the room where Oscar Wilde died.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 2 - Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend
    8.0/10(166 votes)

    #2 - Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

    S1:E2

    This week Anthony travels to Iceland, where in winter the volcanic islands see only about four hours of sunlight a day. Anthony finds the darkness comforting and learns how the Icelanders contend with the dark days - eating, drinking, and pumping iron!

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 3 - New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike
    7.3/10(99 votes)

    #3 - New Jersey: Off the Jersey Turnpike

    S1:E3

    Tony visits the state of New Jersey. He takes us on a trip through his birthplace trying to dispel some common misconceptions of the garden state. We learn about the Sopranos and other NJ landmarks as Tony reminisces.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 4 - Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang
    7.8/10(126 votes)

    #4 - Vietnam: The Island of Mr. Sang

    S1:E4

    Tony travels to the far away country of Vietnam, where he meets up with an old friend (who also happens to work for the People's Committee) with whom he traverses the ancient culture. He ends up going on a trip that takes him through isolated villages and finishes on an island resort, owned by the mysterious Mr. Sang.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 5 - Malaysia: Into the Jungle
    7.9/10(102 votes)

    #5 - Malaysia: Into the Jungle

    S1:E5

    Today Tony travels to south east Asia. He has always been fascinated by the notion of "natural fusion," the way cuisines and cultures blend over the centuries. He's particularly fascinated by Malaysia, where Chinese influence has mixed with Malay, Indian, Nyonya and indigenous Borneo culture.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 6 - Sicily
    8.0/10(93 votes)

    #6 - Sicily

    S1:E6

    While in the small country of Sicily, Tony is treated to tripe at the II Capo Market. He tries a spleen sandwich with the President (of Sicily). And, Tony attempts to determine where you can find the greatest cannoli.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 7 - Las Vegas
    7.6/10(87 votes)

    #7 - Las Vegas

    S1:E7

    On assignment and with deadline looming for a major food magazine, Tony's got four days to cover the "very best" of the new chef-centric Las Vegas. He visits The Double Down, Bouchon, El Sombrero, Beauty Bar, Freemont Street and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 8 - Uzbekistan
    8.0/10(85 votes)

    #8 - Uzbekistan

    S1:E8

    Tony is in for a wild trip as he journeys through Uzbekistan's 2000-year-old capital, Tashkent, dines at Jumanji, goes to a bellydancing club, gets acquainted with the culture by visiting a local mosque, shops for a wedding present and much more.

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  9. Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Season 1 Episode 9 - New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under
    8.0/10(90 votes)

    #9 - New Zealand: Down Under the Down Under

    S1:E9

    Tony is invited to New Zealand to lecture at a gourmet food convention. But after receiving a lukewarm reception from the crowd, he decides to search for real Kiwi culture outside the city of Christchurch. Tony's ride on an ATV becomes a little harrowing. Tony is invited to visit the Māori.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Paris: Why the French Don't Suck" is the best rated episode of "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 161 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/25/2005. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Iceland: Hello Darkness My Old Friend".