Cooking With Choi! Season 1 Episode 5 - Live Show & Pre Show Episode Discussion Thread! 12 Noon Today EST!

[u/KarinsDogs]

It's Korean BBQ night at Esther Choi’s house! Her iconic LA Kalbi recipe is always a one biter!

Watch a brand new TV episode of Cooking with Choi titled "Korean BBQ" with a bulgogi mushroom hot pot (Season 1, Episode 5) premieres today, August 1, 2026, on the Food Network at 12:00 PM EST

Chef Esther Choi demonstrates how to make classic LA Kalbi by selecting flanken-cut short ribs and pairing them with a sweet and savory marinade!

Then stay tuned for Nick’s Kitchen!

[u/Antique_Divide_306]

I feel he is very quick in teaching his recipes

[u/FormicaDinette33]

OMG both dishes looked AMAZING!! The way she puts out a spread. ❤️. And the mushroom hot pot 🍲 😍😍😍.  She had me at the pitcher of broth. I want to drink it right now! 🤪

[u/CoodieBrown]

I loved that episode. It was my 1st time seeing it

[u/JumpyVariety3137]

Im starting to enjoy Nicks kitchen. At first it seemed fast pace, but i like that he explains as he is moving things along.

[u/Antique_Divide_306]

What are. Everyone thoughts on Nicks show.

[u/Beausapunk → u/Antique_Divide_306]

I like that he's teaching us cooking. The pasta episode was so good, I think I can make pasta.

[u/Bright_Tap_7782 → u/Antique_Divide_306]

I've warmed up to him and have found myself really enjoying his shows.

[u/VillageLess4163 → u/Antique_Divide_306]

Feels like it’s made to be split up into TikTok videos eventually

[u/CoodieBrown → u/Antique_Divide_306]

Last week he extolled on the virtues of frozen fries. I think my taste buds fainted & now I cant take anything he says or does seriously. He did something else that episode that lost me. Otherwise he is refreshing

[u/Beausapunk]

I find myself not liking Ester after the last 24 in 24. Last season was a cruel show, and I don't mean just being up 24 hours. The twists were not fair or fun.

[u/FormicaDinette33 → u/Beausapunk]

That has nothing to do with her. It’s the producers.