The show has received positive reviews from critics. On the review aggregator
Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a 100% approval rating based on nine reviews, with an average rating of 7.5 out of 10.
Maura Judkis of
The Washington Post called it "unlike any other food show on TV", particularly mentioning the high proportion of women and home cooks featured on the show.
Doreen St. Félix's review in
The New Yorker ascribed the show's success to "Nosrat's uncommon earnestness on camera". St. Félix also described how the show gives viewers a feeling of nostalgia for something most people have not experienced: local, high-quality ingredients enjoyed in the beautiful vistas of their countries of origin. == History ==