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No Taste Like Home With Antoni Porowski: A Star-Studded Global Culinary Adventure

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mage of Award-winning star of "Queer Eye" Antoni Porowski the host of National Geographic's new culinary reality series No Taste Like Home
Image of Award-winning star of "Queer Eye" Antoni Porowski the host of National Geographic's new culinary reality series No Taste Like Home: Image Courtesy of Janean Ruttner/Disney/National Geographic

Join Antoni Porowski, the Emmy Award-winning star of Queer Eye, on a culinary adventure like no other in No Taste Like Home, set to premiere Feb. 23 on National Geographic and stream next day on Disney+ and Hulu. This docuseries offers a unique blend of food, culture, and storytelling that’s sure to delight audiences.



No Taste Like Home takes viewers on a flavorful expedition across the globe, from the bustling streets of Italy to the lush jungles of Borneo. Antoni Porowski teams up with a stellar lineup of celebrity guests, including Awkwafina (A Real Bug’s Life), Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians), James Marsden (Sonic the Hedgehog 3), Florence Pugh (Dune: Part Two), Issa Rae (Insecure), and Justin Theroux (The Leftovers). Together, they delve into their ancestral gastronomic roots, discovering the rich heritage behind beloved family recipes.


"It’s a beautiful adventure to discover our past through the great connector that is food,” says Porowski. “I’m honored to go on this journey of self-discovery with new and old friends as we learn together about the ways different cultures celebrate food and experience their traditions."


Each episode promises more than just mouthwatering dishes. Antoni and his guests uncover the personal and cultural stories tied to cherished family meals. Whether it’s the origins of Justin Theroux’s pasta recipe in Italy or Awkwafina’s journey through her Korean heritage, the series celebrates the universal connection that food creates. Along the way, local travelers share their own culinary traditions, culminating in a family meal featuring a classic dish from the region.



Episodes include:

Florence Pugh's English Odyssey

Antoni helps Florence explore the origins of her family’s passion for food as they travel through Oxford, the Yorkshire coast, and London. Together, they encounter delicious dishes and discover stories of ancestors whose livelihoods set in motion this embrace of food that has transcended generations. 

Premieres Feb. 23 at 9/8c


Awkwafina's Korean Homecoming

Awkwafina lost her mother at a young age. Eager to help her reconnect with her South Korean culinary and ancestral heritage, Antoni curates a voyage of discovery filled with new experiences, family revelations, and evocative flavors, which combine to give Awkwafina a new perspective on her own identity.

Premieres Feb. 23 at 10/9c


Justin Theroux's Italian Quest

Seeking the origins of a family pasta dish, Antoni takes Justin on an Italian road trip full of delicious discoveries and surprising revelations. From chasing chickens to harvesting clams, they sample the region’s finest food and uncover how Justin’s Italian ancestry relates to a family dish that made its way across the Atlantic. Premieres March 2 at 9/8c



James Marsden's German Dish Up

On the hunt for the origins of the Marsden family’s beloved chicken fried steak, Antoni takes James from the Texas plains to Germany. Together, they discover just how much the experiences of his German forebears have shaped James’ family history. While dining with royalty and scaling the Bavarian Alps, they unearth dramatic secrets behind James' ancestors' decision to emigrate.

Premieres March 2 at 10/9c


Issa Rae's Senegalese Royal Roots

Antoni takes Issa to her father's homeland of Senegal, where they uncover ancestral stories of powerful women and royal connections. Through this culinary journey, Issa learns more about her family's epic history and how it all relates to her own identity.

Premieres March 9 at 9/8c


Henry Golding's Malaysian Adventure

Antoni takes Henry to Borneo, where they unearth family stories and taste their way to a deeper connection with Henry’s mother’s Iban heritage. As they cook with long-lost family and newfound friends, Henry learns that genealogy in this oral tradition is about far more than storytelling.

Premieres March 9 at 10/9c



Produced by Studio Ramsay Global, the series builds on National Geographic’s successful collaboration with Gordon Ramsay’s production team, known for the award-winning Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. Porowski serves as both host and executive producer, alongside Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Edwards. With directors Leo McRea, Jenny Dames, and Graeme Hart, and a talented production team, No Taste Like Home promises to be a visually stunning and emotionally resonant series.


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