Started watching this last night; made it about 75% of the way through episode two. Chang is great for something like this - he's a more approachable (and more decorated) Anthony Bourdain and is unintentionally very funny. He's also very willing to change his mind about 'big food' ideas and has the clout to say he likes Domino's pizza without getting any pushback. I think the format is great and I loved how they didn't feel the need to make Chang part of everything; in the pizza episode, it was nice seeing the Brooklyn traditionalist go to Naples and New Haven, while Chang went to Tokyo with Aziz Ansari and actually delivered pizzas for Domino's (something a lot of chefs with his pedigree would never do). Made for a very entertaining and informative show! I also loved the fake songs about pizza.
Episode two (tacos) was equally entertaining and informative. I especially liked the part about Taco Bell and how it's founder basically ripped off the idea from the little Mexican place across the street. What's more entertaining is that in Mexico, tacos are not made with ground beef, lettuce, and cheese - but, it's what the little Mexican restaurant used because those were the ingredients that were available. So, David Bell was ripping off an imitation taco and rode it all the way to the bank. I'm really anxious to see what happens with Noma in Mexico - the one food writer asks if what they're doing is appropriation, because the idea of Mexican food as haute cuisine sort of goes against the traditional spirit of Mexican food as fresh and fully formed, but not fussy. Really looking forward to seeing more and starting Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at some point.