NARI!

So to start off, I work at a travel agency in Portland, Oregon, and travel figures prominently in my daily life. Surprise! I have recently found myself watching all the No Reservations I can wrap my eyes around, and one of my favorite episodes is Anthony's and Your exploration of Korea. I have yet to see a better foil, such a juxtaposition of characters than the two of you. Jubilant and optomistic (it seems), vibrant and youthful interacting with, well, the opposite. Not that Mr. Bourdain isn't fully entertaining. But you two dealing with eachother, seemingly well, was so enjoyable. And it was great to see someone who isn't a total stranger to a culture jumping in for the whole ride. I suppose I just want to say thank you to both of you, for the information (I do love to dork out), the entertainment, and for continuing to make No Reservations, which allows me to do the traveling and wishful tasting that I am unable to do. Cheers.
Nick.

Nari, you are HOT!

Hey Nari,

This show is by far the most real, down-to-earth, and at the same time entertaining programs out there. Not only does it explore the non-postcard locations of the countries portrayed, but it captures the essence of each culture using cuisine as a portal. Your episode of Korea was the best and most touching one thus far, everything about it was so personal and captivating without deviating from the focus of the show. This is coming from somebody who grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil and would be biased towards that episode! Tony's a hilarious man and unashamed of his lifestyle, and you guys' chemistry on that episode was unbelievable. You are adorable, they should feature you more often! Looking forward to the next season, keep up the good work, and a happy 2008 full of food, drinks, and good living!
- Eddie

Watching a rerun of you and Tony in Korea...Yeah, our favorite episode. My wife and I were in Seoul and Kyung Ju in March. Truly magical time. Hard to come back to Portland and expect to find comparable eating. We want the truth-What song did Tony karaoke? My bet is To all the girls I've loved before, or a Ramone song. bob

Nari,
I have to agree with Nick, Eddie and Anonymous, LOL. The Korea episode is by far my favorite, to date. Tony with you as his primary antagonist, prodding him along at every corner, was to say the least, hilarious. As mentioned in the earlier comments it was very funny and very touching. By the way, are you taking your Grandfather's suggestion about marriage? LOL Just kidding. Thanks to all the crew, staff and Mr. Bourdain for such a fantastic show.
Best Regards
Mike

I've been all around this great big world, far out into where the locals laugh at your white skin and nobody speaks anybody's language but you're all drinking some strange liquor together all the same. I say this not to brag, but to tell Anthony Bourdain that he is the host of my favorite television show ever, that he is a real traveler. To interpret, to consume whatever is offered to you in good faith, whether it be fried spiders or pig's brain or dog or whatever--this is what it means to be a traveler, and not only is Bourdain a traveler he is an ambassador to the places he visits and to Americans who hopefully can see how the rest of the world really is.

Why I'm writing this on your blog entry I don't know, I suppose I wanted to add "Nari, you are HOT!" and say that you're enthusiasm for Korea and co-hosting of the Korea episode has inspired me to move there to teach English after I graduate from college this summer.

Please keep up the good work, honesty is a thing rarely seen in travel media and as far as I've seen you produce the only honest travel program on television.

And Mr. Bourdain, you haven't been scared on northern Vietnamese roadways until you've ridden a Soviet-built motorcycle through them.

I stumbled on this show 2 days ago while fighting a nasty flu. The first episode I saw was the Japan one and I LOVED it! A show about a guy traveling to foreign countries with most of his adventurous goals tied around eating new foods. WOW! Whenever I get travel time in, that is exactly what I do. Then, he tells me that the Japanese have a word for it!!! I was instantly hooked. I immediately put it as number 1 in my Tivo.
1 good thing came from catching that flu. The next couple days involved sleeping, eating, watching No Reservations, and eating.
The last episode I watched was the one with the beautiful, spunky, Nari Kye...

By far, BEST EPISODE EVER. I don't think this episode can be beat. I LOVED IT! Not only did it have traveling and food, 2 of my hearts biggest desires but it tickled my YELLOW FEVER. Going to Korea, with a beautiful, optimistic Korean girl, eating, drinking, and karaoking. Life couldn't get better than that! Anthony is one lucky man!

I and many others I'm sure, would love to see more of the sexy Nari Kye. Thank you for making this flu a little more tolerable.

Nari,

W00t, w00t!!!

Nari

I just caught the re-run of the Korea episode.

My friends and I have a bit of a wager going. They say, for a girl, you sure can drink.
I disagreed with them. I said you were probably drinking shots of water in those scenes that you were downing the soju.

So, who's right?

The Korea episode was great. Nari should have her own show on the travel channel! What a beautiful smile.

hiii nari.. i was just wondering if you had some type of myspace or anything like that? on the korea episode your father had said you had to get married in a year.. i was wondering how that worked out for you or if you're still up FOR getting married? ;D

Anyung, Nari. The South Korea episode was so full. I teach ESL to folks who live there and am enchanted by your homeland's people and culture (and the food, OH-THE-FOOD!). "Dynamic Korea" is ridiculously accurate as it balances weight between ancestral deeds, Confusianistic ties, and the global market immersing the politics and people there.

Teddy was a way better bud to Tony than babydolls who wet themselves.

If you have any of that kimchi leftover...

Dawn

The Korea episode was my favorite, by far. It added an entirely different dimension to the show, getting to hear your family's story. I just wanted to let you know that! Huge fan of the show, and I know you are probably a very valuable asset to the crew.

Nari we need to see more of you in front of the camera. Hotness!!

I visited Vancouver a little over a year ago and ate at tojos. Without question, the best meal of my life. Incredible. Also, I'm thrilled to have beaten you guys somewhere. Booyah.

Nari....The truth, ok? I have a suspicion that you and Tony are dating and or married? Am I dead on, or waaay off? haha

Absolutely amazing show! I first read Tony's books, then saw the show. Just love it!
I think you do a fabulous job on the show. The Korea episode was very nice! So many places I want to see now! Last year we ate bugs in Cambodia and pho in Vietnam. Not sure where this year will take us, but thanks for all of your great work :)
Feel free to check out my travel blog too!

Nari,

Thank you for sharing your family with the world, you are all amazing. You are a beautiful woman and when you follow your grandfather's wishes and get married you will make someone a wonderful companion. If you are ever around Black Mountian, NC come by and check out the B.B. Que and grits. Mountain food is true comfort food and the Trout is from a stream nearby. You are awesome! I love the show.

I love the show. Anthony is an original New Yorker!!!
Unabashed, hilarious and more courageous than I when it comes to trying indigenous foods. I'm looking to try a new career. Are there any jobs that I could try out for? I have no experience in the field.

Nari,

I am a fan of the show, but more of a fan of you.
You-are-beyond-hilarious!!! I would very much like to talk to you.
I know it's quite awkward to try and reach you in this manner, but I can't see bumping into you in a coffee shop in Guam. Email if possible or send me a letter.

Cheers,
Robert Cortes
440 Union St. 1R
Brooklyn, NY 11231

Nari,

Loved the episode!! I think you did an absolute fantastic job putting the show together and putting up with Tony...haha!! Loved the colorful outfits by the way. Best of luck on future episodes.

Nari,

Just watched tonight's episode - looks like you did a terrific job in VC. You should be proud. Tony clearly thinks a lot of you. Easy to see why: you've got an irrepressible energy and your completely adorable (Yeah, I said it, your adorable - live with it!) Hope we see more of you on the show in the future.

Peace and Good Food!

Nari,

Allow the opp to be used as a stepping stool to advance within your personal endeavors. He may have been hard on you, but I could see that you took it in stride.

Well done, and stay cute.

Nari, great episode last night! You were terrific, and so fearless. What would Tony do without you?

I hope you also went on the Hawaii shoot this past Dec. If so, you probably noticed the vibrant Korean-American community here, which is completely interwoven into the island culture at large. Curious what your perspective was on that. So many successful businesses here are run by Korean families. Sorabol in Honolulu is my favorite Korean restaurant. Kim chee and other Korean foods and condiments are available in every supermarket.

Keep up your great work! I hope you're keeping a journal which should be an interesting read someday.

nari i just might think you're my dream girl.

next time you go to korea invite me please! i swear im not creepy.

Nari. So good to see you back on camera. The Korea episode is one of my favorites and now, thanks to you, so is Vancouver.

I hope your associate producer role worked out for you and I hope we'll be seeing a lot more of you. Its obvious that you have as many fans as Tony and if the executive producers have any sense, they'll realize this too. They can only increase ratings by including you in more episodes.

As jealous as I am that Tony gets to spend so much time with you, you two do make a nice team and its enjoyable watching you interact.

Good luck and keep having fun!
Dave O.

Nari, great job on the Vancouver episode. Tony, thanks for not trashing my hometown. I've been transplanted to the midwest and my roots have yet to take hold due to the lack of rain. Hope to see Nari produce future episodes. But from one Asian sister to another, what's up with the Hello Kitty! hair bows/bands? You could have been abducted by a bus of Asian tourist as I once was. Cheers to all of you.

Nari - can you tell me the name of the outfit that allowed you to sail through the forest north of Whistler - I am taking my kids up there in March and we would love to do that - thanks

Nari,

Great show on Vancouver. I liked the showcase on the diversity and fusion of cuisines in the city, and the devotion its residents have for the city.

But why no mention of the Chinese food in the Richmond district that is the best in North America and arguably even rivals Hong Kong?

The tale of the massive Asian migration to Vancouver, and the corresponding profileration of culinary delights is a story in and of itself.

Hi Nari,

Great job with the Vancouver show! I'm from Vancouver myself, and yes TOJO is by far the best place to eat at!

Hello Ms Kye !

I had caught most of the episode in Korea, and I have just watched the Vancouver episode. It was great to see you again, I didn't know that you are AP on the show. I hope that Tony continues to give you some on-air time. You are super cute , and you almost have a big brother - little sister dynamic going on with Tony that is quite charming.
As far as the AP job goes, if you take the initiative to solve the problems as they arise, and correct the errors as they occur, you will do well.
I don't agree with Yuko, anything Hello Kitty! will only add to your cutie-ness.
Please be careful of the creepy people on the net (like me!).

Ja mata

Hi Nari

I just wanted to say I love seeing you together with Tony. Travel Channel should consider giving you your own show or more tv time with Tony. You two have wonderful chemistry when together. Please tell Tony I like what he's doing and being that I'm african american, Tony is a true soul brother (lol). I hope TC will continue his show for another ten years!!

Love you Nari!!

I think the show is nice, I like how it show the culture of other countries and what they eat. I have not been able to travel, so I have not tried different food, but your show but it in contrast and certainly detail. Mr.Bourdain you're brave and awsome at the same time with what you do, I admire that. Ms. Nari she keeps it interesting also she has alot of background history with her natives. Great show keep the episods rolling.

Nari!

I hope you get your own show someday. Your smile is contagious.

Cheers

Hey,

Good work with the Vancouver episode. I didn't like a lot of Bourdain's snide comments in the beginning though; he comes off as a giant jackass rather than being funny in any way. Tell him to tone it down.

Nari...beautiful...good heart....HOT!

I could only imagine the stress at the beginning of the gig. Wanting to prove your worth, executing good shoots no matter what the cost and rolling with whatever comes. At least your heart races and you feel alive. I envy what you do for a living. Local TV news is so boring in comparison.

Good jod, Nari! The VC episode is one of the best ones. I love the potluck scene at the end.

We should see more of you on the camera!

I really have to say that you did a wonderful job with the Vancouver episode. I have not been there since I was in my teens, so seeing it on television made me feel nostalgic for a city I barely know.

And yes, like the throngs of others who have posted comments here, I think you have a great future in television, on either side of the camera.

Nari, I have just watched for the 3rd or 4th time the episode where you and Tony go to Korea. It brings me to smile, and also to feel emotional. Your passion for your country simply spilled over and drags everyone along with it, and there is no better television than that. I love watching Tony as a rule, but this episode is one you feel sorry has finished. We dont have the new ones in Ireland yet, but I cant wait to see them.

Nari,

All I can say is, "move over, Samantha Brown!" You're great, and your big brother-little sister chemistry with Tony MADE both the Korea and Vancouver episodes. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Nari to you, Tony, and the rest of the staff for yet another wonderful episode. Kamsa hamnida!

Nari - LOVED LOVED LOVED the Korean episode with you and Tony. I wanted to come to NYC and steal that kimchee from you. Where can a person find good Korean food here in the states? I'm in landlocked MN, so I'm basically screwed. Also, loved the Vancouver show! You and Tony make a great pair.

Love from an Hmong sister! come visit us sometime!

BaoVie

loved the korean episode.you and tony are perfect together. he keeps it real, you keep it fresh. my husband and i love the show.

Hi Nari,

Great shows on Korea and and my hometown Vancouver. I loved the sneak peak of you in action in the first New Jersey episode. Here's to hoping that we'll see you and your bright cheery smile in Asia again very soon.

Nari,

What I would have given to be there with all those women making kimchi! Second best would have been directions! Tell all! sqrstp

Well... I must say I'm undoubtedly frustrated. Personally, I'm disappointed that you, Nari, NOR Anthony nonetheless, have a CONTACT or Fanmail section. Yes, yes, the blog is great, but VERY impersonal in my opinion. Granted, you both aren't teeny boppers hoarding in truckloads of mail from adoring fans, however, considering the world travel, lust to mingle abroad, and general giddiness to the foreign... fans have no where to randomly write YOU GUYS like you so randomly visit others worldwide.

My reasons for being so forthcoming are specific, though.. my hubby (a chef) and I (aspiring tattoo artist) adore the show, think Anthony is a RIOT, and yes Nari, to me, you're best friend material....

... coming from a california barbie who has lived in Japan(addicted to Karaoke accompanied by endless nights of drinking)...and YES, I know youre KOREAN lol), received her 1st Dan in TKD a few years back, and have recently moved to an all-white community 3000 miles from my hometown in OC, California, and feel AWKWARD and ALONE lol..... know that your energy, and love for the nightlife of food and drink bring nostalgia to my heart.

So please.. let us fans know that even though you have no FAN-Link for FAN-mail so we may write personally... we can depend on such "stars" to write to those who helps\ their shows shine the most....... the FANS~! (^ - ^)

Cheers
Megz

p.s. Kimchi, Soju & Karaoke ROCKS~!

Nari,

WOW

wow

Next time you lot go to scotland, visit Oban, See a scottish show at MacTaggard's
go to the Royal Hotel, Kings knoll( up the hill).
also Vancouver*** my town*** go to the North shore and see our 1st Nations meals.
just a thought! oh, yeah I am from Oban now I live in L.A.

Cheers
Fiona

NARIYA!!!!

AnYeong Hashimnikka?

KahJah, KiyoRoun Harou!!!!

I Think You're AWESOME!!!

(Isn't that SOOOOO 80s????)

woah! why is there all guys leaving comments. lol. i really liked the vancouver and korea episode. maybe next time you should take him too and take him to some fancier places in seoul. you really made the episode because anthony seemed really reluctant for a while lol

Nari,

You are def one of the cutest on the travel channel. You made the Korea episode.

Would love to take you to dinner sometime, you seem like a blast! You can choose the resturant... something def ethnic.

Andrew
Italian Food Maverick

Nari

the show on Korea was by far the best yet. maybe I am a little bias after have had lived there for 2 1/years and returned to the US in March. I lived near Yongsan Station and frequented the restaurant where you and Anthony visited after all night of soju and noraebong for much needed cure... KamjaTtong. Brought back many great memories..thanks! Keep up with great work.. Jennifer

I can't wait to see this episode. I love Vancouver.

Nari,

Great job on this one. Just caught a re-run on today and it's even better 2nd time around. I love all the scenes where you and Tony interact.

Damn, where are all the Korean girls like Nari? Would somebody please let me know?

Great personality. Cute. Food lover. Like others have said, I think she needs her own show!

Hopefully we'll see you on the show more often.

- Chris
Korean in Seattle

Hey Nari I would Like to know if you are married. I have a lot of freinds who like you
but we back off since one of them told me that you had a husband Is That True

comrade tim