Following a long absence, Anthony travels to South Korea. In the ten years that have passed a lot has changed, the country experiencing a stratospheric rise. He tries kimchi, fried chicken, and vintage army stew.

Anthony experiences an authentic Cuban breakfast thanks to Chef Michelle Bernstein. He visits Doral, known as Little Venezuela, to get a late night dinner from a gas station cafe.

A retired detective informs Anthony of Glasgow's dark history over a plate of curry. He then travels to an abandoned shipyard for a knife defence lesson.

Director Darren Aronofsky joins Anthony in Madagascar. In Tana, the capital city, Anthony samples a goose specialty of legendary Malagasy chef Mariette Andrianjaka.

In Budapest, Anthony tries chicken liver, fisherman's soup, blood sausage and goulash. He visits a long-standing butcher's shop and stops for a drink at the Café New York.

Bourdain ventures to see another side of Hawaii. He meets with travel writer Paul Theroux, Chef Andrew Le of Pig, and the Lady in Honolulu.

Anthony heads to Beirut, to explore the culture and food history of the region. He also takes part in the more modern nightlife activities available in what is known as 'the Paris of the Middle East'.