Paul Hollywood Eats Japan

A really bad representation of japan. Paul Hollywood is Uninteresting and ignorant. His poor attitude is offensive. He is a typical Brit abroad. It is embarrassing. Japan is a wonderful country this show does represent that.

This limited series presents some of Japan's most incredible cuisine. From street food, to REAL sushi, to regional delicacies, my mouth was watering. Even though the food is amazing, it is the local host who makes the show memorable. Comedian Kilara Sen is the MC and navigator of the pilot episode. Paul Hollywood and his "foodie" reputation are supposed to be the center of attention. But it's Kilara Sen and her wicked comic wit that everyone will remember. Even The Guardian newspaper in their review wrote, "{Paul} Hollywood's most entertaining screen partnership to date. If only Kilara Sen had been lead presenter on the whole show". Amen.

Oh dear.

Paul Hollywood is an engaging host, but this programme didn't work for me. He should stick to straight cookery shows and Bake Off where he's in his element.

ITV really haven't been able to come up with much quality during Lockdown have they?

A shockingly bad, culturally insensitive program. The narrator is unnecessarily sarcastic. It's unclear whether Paul Hollywood is really this ignorant or if it's an act. Very disappointing.

I was looking forward to this and seeing a different side to Paul Hollywood. A different side was certainly evident; unfortunately one of a culturally insensitive (and borderline offensive at times) which sadly reinforces the negative stereotypes of 'Brits Abroad'. What should be an informative journey of Japanese culture through cuisine is epitomised in one one scene where Mr Hollywood himself says, "that is wasted on me, I'm such a peasant". Further adding to the disappointment is Rebecca Front's inane narrative throughout which comes across as more idiotic than comedic. Other mini-series from British presenters on Japan (that ironically haven't focused on food) have done a much better and balanced job on exploring Japanese cuisine.