Series synopsis
Food Lore is a drama television series that premiered on HBO Asia on November 3, 2019. It ended on December 22, 2019. It was created by Eric Khoo.
Explore human emotions with narratives inspired by Asian cuisines. Shot from the perspective of eight different storytellers, each episode takes an alternative approach to showcasing the tales and taste of Asia through drama, satire, and comedy.
Premise
Explore human emotions with narratives inspired by Asian cuisines. Shot from the perspective of eight different storytellers, each episode takes an alternative approach to showcasing the tales and taste of Asia through drama, satire, and comedy.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 3, 2019 | December 22, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Island of Dreams Ten years ago, dreaming of a brighter future for her family, Nieves moved away from her seaside town of Cartagena, Philippines to work as a domestic helper in Manila. Today, as she returns home for the annual fiesta, Nieves realizes that the distance is taking its toll. |
November 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
He Serves Fish, She Eats Flower In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a talented Japanese chef, Thang, woos a beautiful stewardess, Van, with a special tofu dessert. The couple quickly enters a whirlwind romance but soon discovers their irreconcilable differences about food and love. Desperate to win Van back, Thang attempts a series of dubious culinary experiments to keep her in his life. |
November 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Maria's Secret Recipe When a mysterious woman, Maria, arrives on the shores of a small, traditional Indonesian village to open a beachside diner, the local men are mesmerized by her inventive cooking and beauty – much to their wives' dismay. Desperate to connect with her husband, Ratih approaches Maria to mine her culinary secrets, and soon learns why the newcomer has such powerful insights on men. |
November 17, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Asia |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 3, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 22, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |