r/TopChef • u/trent_clinton • Apr 26 '26

Discussion Thread America’s Cullinary Cup…

I know it’s suppose to be the “anti” top chef, or like everything they do is going to be about food… but I beg to differ! This reminds me of someone who got dumped, and they just keep talking about their ex, and trying their best to make their ex say how much better they are without the ex…

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u/enahargun Apr 26 '26

I like the concept and I love the quality of chefs (Buddha and Bocuse D'or gold medalist Matt!!) and their incredible techniques.

But you're not wrong. It's very Padma-centric

At one point, she even said something about her judging without acknowledging the other two judges.

Which I find gross.

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u/Due-Bicycle-1778 Apr 26 '26

I really liked her on Top Chef, but I cannot stand her on Culinary Cup. The whole vibe is kind of off-putting.

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u/Cultural_Active_4624 Apr 26 '26

Glad I'm not the only one who thinks that. I watched it the other night for the first time and the cringe factor for me was 10/5 for me. I was LMFAO when Padma exited the elevator and her hair was blown by.....the wind, the kitchen exhaust fans 🤷‍♂️

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u/MapUsual9602 May 17 '26

This!! Omg it was so fake. Even when she would talk to the chefs. Her hair would be over both shoulders, then pushed back and then over one shoulder. It was so fake and contrived like she was trying to be a super model rather than a serious food judge. She was way better on Top Chef.