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Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook
Awkwafina's reviving the family restaurant. Now she just needs to learn how to cook.
2026·1 Season·8 Episodes·★ 0.0
Hollywood actor and comedian Nora Lum (a.k.a. Awkwafina) is the descendant of restaurant royalty...but she can't cook. Join the star on an inspiring culinary road trip as she learns the craft and attempts to revive her family's beloved Chinese eatery.
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Compact commitment · 8 episodes
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Seasons
Season 1
8 episodes
2026
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