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A Taste Of Love 2001

French chef Jin Pai partnered with his friend Wu Cheng Xin to open a French eatery. Unfortunately, Wu Cheng Xin abruptly left, leaving Jin Pai struggling with financial difficulties. He was forced to give up half of the restaurant to cover unpaid staff wages and rent. Just as things were starting to look up for the family business, Jin Pai's grandmother fell ill.

Yoon Do Gun, a skilled chef, is the mastermind behind Laura Dining, a highly regarded restaurant in South Korea. Despite Yoon Do Gun's efforts in elevating the restaurant's reputation, conflicts arise between him and the restaurant's owner. While the owner prefers crowd-pleasing dishes on the menu, Yoon Do Gun aims to challenge diners with innovative creations. Tensions escalate when Choi Jung Woo, a chef known for replicating successful recipes rather than creating his own, joins the kitchen. Initially at odds, the two chefs eventually develop an unexpected romantic connection as they navigate the pressures of the culinary world.

Seo Yu Gyeong persevered through the demanding role of kitchen assistant at the upscale restaurant La Sfera for three years, all in pursuit of a chef position. Her fortunes seem to shift when she encounters an attractive stranger on the street, who turns out to be the new head chef at her workplace. However, on his very first day, he dismisses all the female cooks, including Yu Gyeong. Unwilling to abandon her aspirations, Yu Gyeong is determined to reclaim her position, no matter the cost. As she clashes with the new chef, she also strives to absorb his knowledge, leading to unexpected chemistry between them. Complicating matters is Kim San, an appealing patron who is interested in Yu Gyeong and appears to have enigmatic connections to the restaurant, alongside O Sae Yeong, a celebrated television chef and Hyeon Uk’s former lover, not to mention the kitchen rivalries that hinder their emerging romance.

Set in a rundown, vintage shop known as Old Noodles, this narrative revolves around a family that has operated a noodle factory for three generations. Focused on the world of noodles and the web of relationships tied to it, the tale captures the zest of radish water noodles along with the depth of chopped noodles prepared with chicken broth. This drama seeks to reinforce the family values of a wayward clan that remains united solely for financial gain. (MBC)

The drama follows the journey of Su Xiao Ying, a teenager with exceptional taste buds, as she embarks on a culinary adventure alongside the talented chef, Ji Shi. Together, they chase after their dreams, discover the essence of food, and create a heartfelt love story. (Douban)

Explores the narrative of the global economic downturn and challenges of local economic reorganization from the perspective of two business clans.

Endowed with a sharp palate, Lin Ke Song possesses a unique talent for identifying the components of any dish with just a single taste. Despite this special ability, cooking has never been her forte, and she never considered pursuing a career in the culinary field. However, everything changes when she meets Michelin-starred chef Jiang Qian Fan. Infatuated with him, Ke Song follows her unrequited love to Shanghai, hoping to win his heart. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she encounters Qian Fan not long after arriving. Intrigued by her extraordinary gift, the renowned chef decides to mentor Ke Song in the kitchen. As they prepare for a cooking competition together, they face numerous challenges along the way. Ke Song struggles to find her place in the culinary world, enduring Qian Fan's demanding training. Despite the difficulties, she gradually hones her skills, gaining newfound confidence and earning Qian Fan's respect. But will her efforts be enough to fulfill her deepest desires?

Man Koon Brewery, an ancient soy sauce producer located in Foshan, has been run by patriarch Man Kai Shan and his wife Tsik Tak Yung with the motto of "Maintaining family tradition." Following a soy sauce contamination incident, two women, Ha Siu Moon and Ip Sai Yiu, were reluctantly brought into the business. Along with their son, Man Cheuk Fung, they all became apprentices at the brewery. Junior master Wah Ko also became involved, creating an intriguing dynamic among the four. As secrets about the Man family are uncovered and Cheuk Fung is suddenly taken away, tensions rise. Meanwhile, Kai Shan's younger brothers - Kai Shek, Kai Tsun, and Kai Kong - are eyeing a share of the family fortune, while outsider General Ko Shiu Wing is also scheming to benefit. The 100-year-old Man Koon Brewery faces an uncertain future as it navigates through this challenging period.

Yamanaka Konoha, an 18-year-old girl from the rural Kumano area of Wakayama prefecture, comes from a family that relies on forestry for their livelihood. Konoha's mother, Senri, is a teacher of traditional farming methods and local history to tourists, while her father, Ichiro, dreams of opening a restaurant in Osaka. Konoha was raised in the forested hills by her grandfather, Sadamichi, who taught her ranger skills and meditation techniques. With a natural talent for tasting food, Konoha decides to pursue a career as a chef after her grandmother's passing. She joins her father in leaving Kumano for Osaka, where she plans to learn the art of cooking while Ichiro works towards opening his own restaurant.

Yoo Sun is a talented chef facing a rare illness that will eventually lead to blindness. Adding to her challenges is her strained relationship with her boss, Kim Tae Bin. Surprisingly, Sun and Tae Bin end up falling in love despite their initial conflicts. Their budding romance becomes complicated when Tae Bin's close friend, Suh In Ha, develops feelings for Sun, while In Ha's sister, Suh Ji Ho, harbors feelings for Tae Bin. The situation worsens when Tae Bin discovers Sun's illness, causing strain in their relationship. Tae Bin struggles to come to terms with Sun's condition, while Sun resents Tae Bin's sympathy. Can Sun and Tae Bin overcome their differences? Or will In Ha and Ji Ho emerge triumphant from the love triangle?

No matter how hard you try, you cannot avoid what is meant to be. Chen Yi Jun was raised in a family involved in politics, but she despised the field and was determined to pursue her love for music. However, after finishing college, she finds herself unexpectedly caught up in a political battle. She crosses paths with Jiang Ye Qing, a rising star in politics who embraced his family's political background. With the support of Huang Yao Yuan, an activist for student rights, and Sha Bing Na, a news anchor, will Yi Jun be able to navigate her accidental political journey?

This drama revolves around the experiences of two generations of three sisters, highlighting their connections and the challenges they face. The eldest sister of the second generation, Eun Young, encounters issues with her spouse and ultimately endures the turmoil associated with a divorce.

This drama is a spin-off from Grand Maison Tokyo, focusing on the story of Hirako Shohei. A 3-minute summary of each episode is shown at the conclusion of every episode of Grand Maison Tokyo. Three years prior, Shohei was an apprentice under Chef Obana Natsuki. Currently, he is employed as a chef at a buffet restaurant within a luxury hotel. Despite his engagement to Ebina Miyu, Shohei's feelings are conflicted by his connection to Patissier Matsui Moe.

Eisuke used to play bass in a rock band before deciding to take over his family's French restaurant. The plot of the show will revolve around a love triangle, with Kuninaka and Takimoto vying for Eisuke's affections. Maris, Eisuke's older girlfriend who works at a bank, is surprised to learn about his career change and feels uncertain about their relationship. Chie, a 20-year-old college student from a farming background, initially had a negative opinion of Eisuke but starts to develop feelings for him after tasting his culinary skills. Tokio, the owner of a rival French restaurant, used to admire Eisuke's mother's restaurant but took advantage of her passing to acquire Eisuke's family business. Aware of Eisuke's talent as a chef, Tokio sees him as a competitor. Eisuke's former bandmates from ROCKHEAD are now assisting him in running the restaurant.

A theatrical piece centered around a woman who, through re-adoption, finally finds her place within a family, alongside a man who opts for love rather than familial ties.

In the quiet hours of the evening, a chef at a cozy restaurant provides comfort to patrons with his flavorful creations. As a result, visitors flock to this nighttime spot to enjoy a meal and find solace in having their life challenges eased.

Dong Ni, Xi Jue, and Nan Yin are three cousins from the Zheng family who have known each other since childhood. Dong Ni, with her rebellious nature due to her parents' circumstances, plans to escape her family issues by marrying in Germany. She attempts to take Xi Jue along by interfering in his relationship with his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Xi Jue, orphaned and raised by distant relatives, works hard to repay his debts and support his family. Nan Yin, who grew up in a perfect family, rebels against her controlling mother by obtaining a marriage certificate. Despite their attempts to distance themselves from their family, their past and blood ties continue to influence their lives. Will they be able to reconcile and find support from each other after many years?

The narrative revolves around an enigmatic cook and his after-hours eatery that operates from midnight until dawn. Each night, the diner showcases the mundane tales of its customers as they converse and enjoy the signature dish.

Inexperienced, skilled, and attractive Qing Yu Jiang is tasked with locating Chairman Yuan's missing granddaughter, Shen Ya Yin. Due to the loss of her parents, Ya Yin harbors resentment towards her grandfather. Yu Jiang manages to mend their strained relationship and eventually wins Ya Yin's affection. However, just as their romance blossoms, Yu Jiang decides to step back due to his feelings for his childhood companion. Despite his efforts to locate her, Yu Jiang fails to realize that she has been beside him the entire time.

When the renowned restaurant Wen-Ji, known as the upscale dining establishment in Hong Kong, loses its prized secret sauce recipe, chaos ensues

Supper is a modest Korean eatery located in the rural area near a small train station. Young Shin, a high school junior, deviates from her peers by heading to the market after school to purchase inexpensive ingredients for the diner. The loyal customers who purchased daily meal tickets for $4 and enjoyed a hearty, tasty dinner formed a tight-knit group known as the Supper family. From a young age, Young Shin honed her cooking skills under the guidance of Gyung Soo, the diner's owner. She shared her upbringing with Da Jung, Jung Hoon, and Oh Bok. Jung Hoon relocated to the countryside with his father following his parents' divorce, while Oh Bok was cared for by his grandmother and uncle after being abandoned by his parents. Da Jung and her parents frequented Supper due to their busy work schedules, forging a bond closer than most siblings over the span of 12 years. The entrance of four young individuals into Gyung Soo's life sets the stage for a lively tale of love, friendship, ambition, and forgiveness.

A tale about four brothers and sisters working together to preserve their mother's traditional recipes.

Jiang Jie, a skilled young chef, has reached the highest level of traditional Chinese cuisine with his impressive knife skills and cooking talent. He has earned the prestigious Five-Star Kitchen Knife, the most sought-after award in the country for chefs. Currently working at a luxury hotel, Jiang Jie secretly desires a culinary showdown with an older chef known for his legendary skills. On the other hand, the older chef's apprentice, Li Nai, aims to restore her master's reputation by devising a plan to join the hotel's kitchen staff and infiltrate Jiang Jie's inner circle. Unbeknownst to her, Jiang Jie also has a clever strategy to demonstrate his unrivaled expertise in Chinese cuisine. The stage is set for a battle of intellect, emotions, and culinary mastery - who will emerge victorious in this clash?

Gifted chefs Bong Joo and Sung Chan grew up as if they were siblings after Bong Joo's family took in the orphaned Sung Chan. Bong Joo's family runs a renowned traditional Korean eatery and boasts lineage from the final royal chef of the Joseon Dynasty. Bong Joo believes that, as the eldest son, he is destined to inherit the family restaurant and marry Joo Hee. However, his father's unexpected announcement about a prestigious cooking competition changes everything! Some view Sung Chan as a rival due to his youth, skill, creativity, and unconventional approach. Joo Hee, feeling sympathy for him, attempts to lend her support. A revelation regarding their great-grandfather ignites a crisis for Bong Joo, yet it also fuels his ambition to succeed, while Sung Chan chooses to depart. He becomes a food vendor, focusing on sourcing the finest ingredients for traditional Korean dishes. Will he ever return to being a chef? Can they ever reconcile as "brothers"?

This drama narrates the tale of the Chunjiin family, who run a traditional eatery renowned for its Kimchi, and the enigmatic patrons they encounter. Ho Tae, an orphan who was abandoned as a child, grew up in a children's home and eventually turned to a life of crime. His life takes a turn when he visits Chunjiin and becomes captivated by the restaurant. However, he soon finds himself under attack by rival gang members, only to be rescued by Kang San, the daughter of the restaurant's owner. As Kang San welcomes Ho Tae into her family, he starts to form a bond with the restaurant and its environment, slowly recovering forgotten memories from his past. This touching narrative explores themes of love, the philosophy behind Kimchi, and the challenges faced by the Chunjiin family as they confront competition from other eateries. Additionally, it delves into Ho Tae’s troubled history that resurfaces to trouble him, as well as the mystery surrounding the sudden disappearance of Kang San’s father right after Ho Tae is embraced by the family. (JTBC)

Wang Fa Cai is a renowned chef who has three sons. The oldest son, Zi Yao, inherited his father's exceptional culinary skills and eventually became the head chef at the prestigious "Consumer Pavilion" when he turned thirty, earning a great deal of respect in the culinary world. The second son, Zi Wen, aspired to support his brother in the kitchen. Once the youngest son, Zi Yi, completed elementary school, he was sent abroad to study. While Zi Yao and Zi Wen focused on cooking, Zi Yi learned how to manage the restaurant. Each son had their own responsibilities, but they all worked together harmoniously to run the family business.

The drama follows the life of a calligrapher from a fading aristocratic family in the late Qing Dynasty. She sacrifices family and marriage in search of genuine love. Together with her family, she courageously battles Japanese invaders and other criminal elements to safeguard the precious national artifact Mao Gong Ding. This story is based on the autobiographical novel "Pan Nv" by Xing Yuan Sheng.

Upon completing his studies in the United States, Yuan is returning home to attend his father's funeral and arrange his own wedding. Along the way, he encounters a pair of Chinese travelers - Li Ke Jin and Wu Yue. Li Ke Jin is wrongly accused of possessing marijuana, leading Wu Yue to implore Yuan to help. Despite being entangled in the turmoil surrounding his family's future and empire after his father's passing, Yuan agrees to assist under certain terms. He agrees to aid Wu Yue in freeing Li Ke Jin in exchange for her assistance in avoiding marriage by posing as his girlfriend. However, as they pretend to be a couple, Wu Yue becomes a target for the warring family, putting both their hearts and lives at risk.

Describes the challenges Lin Ci Hui encounters when choosing to marry Wu Jia Dong, the sole heir of the Wu family, and leaving behind her former partner, Shen Tian Yun.

The plot revolves around a couple who experience a series of complicated situations after the wife finds a woman's makeup bag in her husband's luggage. This discovery leads to the wife becoming suspicious and monitoring her husband, causing emotional distress for both of them and putting their family at risk of falling apart.

An Qi Yuan was raised in a modest household by her grandparents, who operate a traditional noodle shop

Jiang Lu is employed as a makeup artist for a troupe of acrobats. Despite being kind, attractive, and skilled, she remains single at 35, much to the surprise of those around her. Song Yu Sheng is a photographer for a publishing company who tragically lost his wife, Xiao Yun, in a motorcycle accident 6 years ago. He is now a widower with two children, Zheng Zheng and Jun Jun. His late wife's mother, Qian Shu Hua, constantly tries to set him up with potential partners in the hopes of finding a suitable stepmother for her grandchildren. However, Yu Sheng struggles to show genuine interest in these introductions. It is during an unexpected encounter at a phone booth outside Jiang Lu's apartment, as he tries to avoid another blind date arranged by Shu Hua, that sparks begin to fly between them.

The events unfold during the summer of 1978, when Xiang Yuan dreams of becoming a chef despite his father, a teacher, urging him to pursue the university entrance exam

Choose between two options: 25 episodes for television broadcast or 30 episodes for online streaming.

The story revolves around the mysterious life experiences and complicated love relationships involving Zeng Dan Yun and her daughter Shen Yan Rong during the early years of the Republic of China

In 2010, individuals born in the 1980s celebrated their thirtieth birthdays, marking a significant milestone in their lives. Tong Youyi and Sun Ran, both students at the same university, found themselves facing challenges and unmet expectations as they entered this new decade. Tong, still unmarried, felt overwhelmed by the pressure to settle down. Meanwhile, Sun Ran went through a sudden divorce from Tan Zongyang. As they navigated personal and professional struggles, Sun Ran made a tough decision to shoulder the consequences of a failed business venture, ultimately salvaging a relationship with Tan Zongyang. Tong and Luo Huaer, on the other hand, confronted their issues head-on and eagerly anticipated the arrival of their first child, learning valuable lessons about life and companionship along the way.

"Only If I Love" (also known as "If I Love You") is a part of the Queen of SOP series that focuses on the story of Adam. Together with his brother, Su Wei, and their mother, Adam helps run a winery in Italy with their friend. They attend a wine tasting event sponsored by Shi Ying, where they meet An Ling, a friend of Shi Ying who is an actress. Adam decides to produce a movie to help An Ling achieve her dream of acting, casting her as the lead in a film that is shot at the winery. However, as Adam and An Ling grow closer, Shi Ying becomes jealous and tries to sabotage Adam multiple times, only to have Adam come back stronger each time. This story explores themes of love, secrets, and the importance of family.

In the 1980s, a recently married couple embarks on the journey of marriage, experiencing changes in their family dynamics and lifestyle. This narrative delves into how the couple navigates their new reality. Gu Xiao Ying, a city dweller, ties the knot with Guan Tong, a Phoenix native with a humble background but high social standing. Post marriage, Xiao Ying observes stark differences between them, from their in-laws' rural living habits to their differing thought processes and Guan Tong's government job and routines. The once blissful couple find themselves encountering numerous challenges as they transition out of the honeymoon phase.

The series follows the journey of Huang Yuan Shuai, who had initially intended to enroll in a military academy to pursue his education and serve his nation as a soldier. However, his plans were derailed by the sudden passing of his older brother and the disappearance of his sister-in-law. Left with the responsibility of caring for his brother's three children, Huang took on the role of a bus driver. His girlfriend, Li Mei Li, decided to end their relationship due to the unexpected increase in familial obligations. A fire destroyed Huang's home, leaving the family of five without shelter. They were eventually taken in by a compassionate teacher named Gao Shan. Although Gao Shan and Huang Yuan Shuai initially clashed due to their differing personalities, they eventually grew to appreciate each other's strengths and developed a deep connection over time.

During her high school years, Xia Ming Yue faced adversity when her father tragically passed away in an accident and her mother fell ill. Despite discovering she was not biologically related to the Xias, Ming Yue took on the responsibility of caring for her mother, brother Ming Tian, and sister Ming Xing. In order to support her family, Ming Yue made the difficult decision to leave school before the college entrance exams and start a food stall. Her classmate Xu Chong, impressed by her resilience and positivity, quietly offered his support. As Ming Yue's life began to stabilize, her close relationship with Xu Chong sparked jealousy in his girlfriend Ding Yun, leading to schemes against Ming Yue and a return to hardship for her.

Discovering the authentic purpose of existence.

After returning to the city from her time in a rural area, a young woman named Zhao Chun Lei faces a series of unfortunate events and must navigate a new family dynamic. Upon her arrival, Zhao Chun Lei is devastated by the sudden loss of her father. Her stepmother, Liu Feng Ying, who has three children of her own, assumes the role of head of the household. Tragedy strikes again when Zhao Chun Lei's partner, Xu Hai Yang, passes away in an accident. Soon after, a woman named Luo Gui Hua arrives, claiming to be pregnant with Xu Hai Yang's child. This leads to misunderstandings and conflicts within the family. The selfish younger brother, Wu Ming Guang, attempts to claim ownership of the family home, while the younger sister, Wu Ming Mei, blames Zhao Chun Lei for the troubles they face. The youngest sister, Wu Ming Li, struggles with her own relationship issues. As the family continues to face hardships, Zhao Chun Lei must work to unite them and find her own happiness.