Ep 8. International Infusion

Hosted by Guy Fieri, the 32nd season of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives takes viewers on a taste-filled journey across America. In episode 8, titled "International Infusion," Guy travels the country to explore the unique flavor combinations and cooking techniques from various international cuisines that have made their way into classic American dishes.

The episode starts in a small town in Indiana, where a local diner is serving up an unexpected twist on Korean cuisine. The owner of the diner, who grew up in Seoul, combines traditional Korean flavors with classic American diner staples to create mouth-watering dishes like Korean BBQ chicken and waffles and Korean-style fried chicken and biscuits.

Next, Guy heads to San Francisco to try out a popular Japanese fusion restaurant that's been taking the city by storm. The menu features an array of dishes that combine traditional Japanese ingredients with unexpected flavors and cooking techniques. Guy dives into dishes like tuna tartare with avocado and grapefruit, and wagyu beef sliders topped with brie and truffle aioli.

From there, the journey takes us to Austin, Texas, where a vibrant food truck scene has led to a fusion of Mexican and Asian cuisines. Guy stops at a popular food truck that specializes in Korean-Mexican fusion dishes like bulgogi tacos and kimchi quesadillas.

Finally, Guy travels to New York City to visit a modern Indian restaurant that's redefining the way people think about Indian cuisine. The restaurant features innovative dishes like a spiced lamb burger with mint chutney and a tandoori chicken pizza with jalapeno-cilantro pesto.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a taste of the diverse culinary landscape that exists in the United States today. From Korean-inspired chicken and waffles to Indian-spiced burgers, the fusion of international flavors and techniques has led to an exciting wave of culinary innovation that's redefining what it means to be an American diner, drive-in, or dive.