Spice Road | Season 2
It’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s about the journeys behind it.
Episodes
Spice Road | Inside Chicago's First Michelin-Starred Indian Restaurant | S2 E1
What does it take for an Indian restaurant to earn a Michelin star—for the first time in Chicago?
Spice Road | You’ve Never Had Indian Food Like This| S2 E2
Kerala cuisine might be India’s best-kept secret—and most Americans have never tried it.
Spice Road | This Bangladeshi Pizza Joint was Ranked One of the Best in America| S2 E3
One of the best pizzas in America, according to The New York Times.
Spice Road | What happens when Indian spices meet Mexican classics?| S2 E4
Try scrumptious Indian-Mexican dishes as South Asian flavors become more popular in America.
Spice Road | Which Butter Chicken Wins? | S2 E5
Which store-bought butter chicken is actually the best?
About the Documentary
Season two turns up the energy—spotlighting new voices and unexpected flavor combinations that are reshaping how South Asian cuisine is experienced in America today. Mixing personal storytelling with a fun and vibrant style, Spice Road captures the joy of food as a connector across cultures, generations, and communities.
The Filmmakers
Sami Khan
Sami Khan is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker whose work has been supported by the Sundance and Tribeca Film Institutes, Rooftop Films, the Gotham, the Berlinale, and the NBCUniversal’s Directors Fellowship. His films have screened at leading festivals, including Tribeca, Toronto, Hot Docs, and Mumbai.
Rupak Ginn
The son of immigrants from India, Rupak Ginn is a Los Angeles-based, New York-raised actor/writer who has appeared in seven seasons of USA’s Royal Pains, Universal’s The High Note, The Stone Witch off-Broadway, and more.
Vicky Lee
Vicky Lee is a New York City-based filmmaker. Her work reflects on the nuances of life and brings awareness to the overlooked, forgotten, raw forms of the everyday. Her films have screened at Tribeca Film Festival, DOC NYC, and Asian American International Film Festival.