Restaurants on the Edge

I expected some imrpressions of different countries, cultures and food - and I wasn't disappointed. I loved the variety of countries the restaurants they filmed in. Every episode was different thanks to that. The hosts are likable, a little over-excited tho and I wish they showed and involved the restaurant owners more. The show sometimes seems staged making it cringy - but it's entertaining and gives some valuable information about local costums. It's also filmed beautifully.

After the two first episodes, I must say I'm impressed. Super likable team with really great ideas and taste, and just as important: the clients are super likable too. It's fun and entertaining all the time, and that's a accomplishent in itself, but it's also educational in a very good way. We learn small things all the time from the culture that they are visiting, without overdoing it. The production is stellar . I really like the tempo of the narrative, and the camerawork and editing is top notch. Very far from the all too common traditional American-style documentaries with fast clips, swooping camera shots, tired sound effects and all that nonsense. This show is very pleasant to watch. It feels sincere and fun. Recommended.

Really enjoyed the show and very inspired by the cast. Love the design and how they tackle each restaurant differently to make them shine. The places, the people and the restaurants are brimming with characters. Not sure why there are so many bad reviews. Out of jealousy?

You could do a restaurant rescue program by humiliating the owners, cursing a great deal, abusing the staff and insisting that you, the host, have the final answer on everything.

Or you could do it this way: empathize with committed, hard working restaurateurs that need a boost. Understand their aspirations and what makes them tick.

Then take a look at local food options, renovate in line with local colour and culture, and take the viewer on a mini-travelogue while doing so.

Sure, it's low intensity television, but it's incredible fun to watch, and the vibe is very positive.

Entertaining, shows the locations well , but cringing at the food

but my biggest qualm is with the chef. This is a cookbook writer who has no restaurant experience trying to teach people to cook dishes for their culture?

In the HK episode they tasted the dishes and was like 'erm, this is not Asian enough' dafuq

I wish they went to a African American owned eatery and tell them their food is not 'Black' or enough

The ones where they go to Hong Kong and come up with dishes with 'Asian flavours' as interpreted by a foreigner or to South America and giving their take on a their culture is just cringe