Luke Nguyen's India

Luke heads to the city of Bangalore in southern India, where he visits MTR, one of the oldest coffee houses in the city, learns how to make idli and meets up with a friend to explore the night markets.

Luke learns about Kongunadu cuisine in Coimbatore, partners with a family in Thrissur to create an authentic delicacy and learns about India's rich coffee culture.

Luke visits the port city of Kochi, Kerala, where he checks out the iconic Chinese fishing nets, does laundry the old-fashioned way and cooks a famous dish. He leaves the city to witness the state's backwaters and local fishing techniques.

Luke visits the lush plantations of spices in Thekkady and then tours Madurai, the spiritual heart of Tamil Nadu, to find hidden gems with the help of a local food journalist.

Luke uncovers the history of Chettinad and savours its famous cuisine. He then tastes the chutneys in Kumbakonam and explores the exciting food scene in Pondicherry.

Luke explores the French influence on cuisine in Pondicherry with chef Jay. He then finds culinary treasures in Chennai and completes his journey in South India with a sparkling Diwali celebration.