Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi is an American travel and food documentary television series.[1][2] It stars Padma Lakshmi and follows her on her travels around the United States to learn about a specific food and culture in each city.[3][4] The series premiered on Hulu, on June 19, 2020.[5][6][7] In August 2020, it was renewed for a second season.[8][9] The series generally received positive reviews from critics.