National Geographic Dishes Up Trailer for “No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski”

The six episode series will feature a number of celebrity guests examining their culinary roots.

National Geographic has shared the trailer for a new series that features Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski alongside celebrity guests as they explore their ancestral gastronomic roots.

What’s Happening:

Every dish tells a story, especially when you’ve got Queer Eye’s Antoni Porowski as your guide!
From the bustling streets of Italy to the lush jungles of Borneo, each episode of No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski promises an exploration of the rich heritage tied to beloved family recipes.
In each episode, Antoni and his guests uncover the unique stories behind cherished family dishes, such as the delicious origins of Theroux’s family pasta in Italy or the delectable flavors of Awkwafina’s Korean heritage.
Along the way, they meet local travelers who share their own family stories and culinary traditions, culminating in a family meal that includes a classic dish from the region that will illuminate the beauty of each culture.
Celebrities featured in the six episodes include:
- Awkwafina (A Real Bug’s Life)
- Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians),
- James Marsden (Paradise)
- Florence Pugh (Thunderbolts*)
- Issa Rae (Insecure)
- Justin Theroux (Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice)
No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski premieres February 23rd on National Geographic, and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu.

Episode Descriptions

Florence Pugh’s English Odyssey

Premieres Feb. 23rd at 9/8c
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.

Awkwafina’s Korean Homecoming

Premieres Feb. 23rd at 10/9c
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.

Justin Theroux’s Italian Quest

Premieres March 2nd at 9/8c
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.

James Marsden’s German Dish Up

Premieres March 2 at 10/9c
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.

Issa Rae’s Senegalese Royal Roots

Premieres March 9th at 9/8c
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.

Henry Golding’s Malaysian Adventure

Premieres March 9th at 10/9c
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.