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This series delves into the experiences of women in love and life within the urban setting. By utilizing a map view, it effectively showcases the unique characteristics of various areas in Shanghai, while also addressing prevalent issues such as hukou problems, urban knowledge, feminism, toxic masculinity, and dating culture. Each character in the show, such as AKB48's Miyawaki Sakura, a female banker in Lujiazui, and a male salesperson in Hongkou, represents different aspects of life in Shanghai. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant city of Shanghai, the story follows JOJO, a young woman who remains in the city after graduation to pursue a successful life. As she navigates through different areas of the city, she faces escalating challenges in her career and relationships. Through her journey of self-discovery, JOJO evolves from seeking validation from others to establishing her own values and life perspective, ultimately finding the fulfillment and purpose she truly desires.

Two pairs of individuals pursue their aspirations through their shared passion for cuisine amidst a series of comical misfortunes. Simultaneously, the startling truth about Blood eatery is unveiled. Following a car crash, Zhou Wei'en acquires a unique ability to perceive the feelings of others. However, he also contracts a mysterious illness. With the support of his close pal Zhang Yuhao, Zhou Wei'en emerges as the head chef responsible for Blood's prosperity. As Blood gains popularity, neighboring eateries, including Xu Daxiong's seafood restaurant, experience a decline in customers. In a desperate move, Xu Daxiong enlists his daughter Xu Kaikai, fresh out of culinary school, to investigate Blood. Serendipitously, Zhou Wei'en and Zhang Yuhao discover that the unconventional Xu Kaikai can alleviate Zhou Wei'en's ailment. Furthermore, Zhang Yuhao finds his soulmate in An Jiayi.

A prominent figure in the Hong Kong dining scene passes down ownership of a sushi restaurant to his second wife, KONG YING-YUET (portrayed by Lisa Lui), their son YUE CHI-HIU (played by Michael Tse), and the son from his third marriage, YUE CHI-YING (portrayed by Julian Cheung). HUI and YING are talented chefs specializing in Japanese cuisine, striving for excellence in their craft. Despite having different mothers, they share a strong bond. When their father's first wife, LANGYUNG-YUNG (Angelina Lo), causes trouble for the restaurant, HUI challenges her to a competition for ownership. YUNG sends her personal nurse, CHOI SZE-LUNG (Tavia Yeung), to get close to HUI. HUI falls in love with her, but their relationship falters, and their fresh food supply is cut off. YING travels to Hokkaido, Japan to source fish and meets KEUNG KEUNG (Myolie Wu), a spirited woman from a wealthy family on the plane. They encounter MOYUNG CHING (Damian Lau), known as "The God of Fish," at the fish market. YING discovers that MOYUNG CHING is KEUNG KEUNG's long-lost father, who mentors him and helps secure the first overseas Japanese restaurant franchise in Hong Kong. As YING's career flourishes, HUI grows envious and conspires with CHOI SZE-LUNG to claim his father's wealth. Facing setbacks in their careers and relationships, the brothers decide to compete against each other. HUI overcomes his jealousy, competes fairly with YING, and when the judge is about to announce the winner, YING receives news of KEUNG KEUNG's accident. He rushes to the hospital, leaving the competition without knowing the outcome. Fortunately, KEUNG KEUNG recovers. HUI later reveals to YING that he won the competition and expresses his pride in his brother.

The narrative explores the highs and lows of shopping centers, as well as the emotional tale of sibling rivalry in contemporary urban living.

Kureha Saori works in the editorial department of a local magazine called KURE: YON in Hiroshima prefecture. While working, she met Chouji, a chef at a restaurant on the food street, and developed feelings for him. Chouji's curry was said to resemble the one served on the battleship Yamato in the past. The town of Kure, an old naval base, wanted to win the "Navy Gourmet Festival" to boost its popularity, and Saori believed that Chouji's curry could help them defeat Yokosuka, Sasebo, and Maizuru. However, Chouji declined to participate because he was actually a chef on the sunken battleship Yamato who had time-traveled to the present day. What secret is Chouji hiding, and where will Saori's love take her?

In Tokyo, there is a secretive bar called Bar Y zoo that is managed by a bartender. Single women frequent this bar to share their romantic experiences and complaints over drinks. The bartender attentively listens to each woman's story as she opens up about her love life. In the cozy setting of the bar, the woman starts to feel a connection with the bartender as they engage in lively conversation. Eventually, she makes a move on him, wanting to spend the night together.

Reboot of the popular American television show "Sex and the City" [1998-2004].

Jang Mi possesses a friendly demeanor that allows her to be compassionate towards all. At 26 years old, she is pursuing her graduate studies in culinary arts. Her father was affluent, but his unexpected passing alters her life dramatically. As Jang Mi navigates the challenges of supporting herself, she encounters a man who is the grandson of the president of a food company, and they develop a romantic relationship.

Lee Da Hae portrays Wang Xiao Xia, a gifted chef who juggles multiple part-time jobs to support her nephew Yang Guang. When a mistake by real estate agent Chen Hao Jie leaves Xiao Xia homeless after being swindled by her landlord, Hao Jie offers her temporary shelter at his home. Unbeknownst to Xiao Xia, the Chen family owns a prestigious restaurant chain. Misunderstandings lead to Xiao Xia being mistaken as Hao Jie's girlfriend, leading to suspicions from Chen's other son, Hao Feng, about their true relationship.

Happy Noodle follows the story of En Ying, a talented noodle chef, and Zhang Lin, a skilled Chinese fencer. Despite a major misunderstanding, they find themselves falling in love while pursuing their dreams of culinary excellence.

Recently graduated En Ke has been struggling in the job market and turned to network anchor Candy for advice. Despite her lack of experience in live broadcasting, En Ke entered the industry at Candy's suggestion but faced challenges due to her unfamiliarity with the field. On the other hand, second-generation Jin Peng returned to China from his extravagant "study abroad" lifestyle after failing to meet his father's expectations. Feeling aimless, Jin Peng stumbled upon En Ke's live broadcast and became intrigued by her story. As Jin Peng tried to connect with En Ke, a tale of love, betrayal, and mystery began to unfold. In an effort to uncover the truth, Qi Qi embarked on a journey that would reveal hidden secrets...

A sequel to Kudoki Monku showcasing Kou's imagined partners preparing breakfast for her and the pair enjoying a meal together

A culinary competition program that travels between Singapore and Hong Kong features a group of contestants vying to win their own restaurant. The show also explores a romantic entanglement involving Gai Zai, Mandy, Ling Mong, and Oh Sieu.

Prior to their encounter, Margaret and David both had previous relationships. Margaret runs into her former boyfriend on a rainy day while waiting for a bus, while David comes across his ex-girlfriend on his first day at a new job.

Megumi Kanbayashi, a 30-year-old freelance writer, has been single for the past six years. Her friend, Yuko Fushimi, a magazine editor, proposes a second season of a project where Megumi tries to get approached by eligible bachelors while dining at recommended restaurants. Can Megumi find her perfect match this time around?

Do Eun Soo is a single woman in her 30s leading a monotonous and predictable existence as an office employee, navigating through difficult times with the survival skills she has acquired over the years. She copes with her work-related challenges by indulging in delectable food. The situation becomes complicated with the introduction of the attractive new coworker Lee Ji Yong and the unexpected shift in behavior from her long-time colleague Yoo Woong Jae, thrusting Eun Soo into a romantic triangle at the workplace.

During the 1990s, a group of college friends - Xiao Ran, Liu Yuan, Chen Qiming, and Han Ling - were preparing to enter the next phase of their lives amidst a rapidly changing society. Han Ling, who exuded an air of independence like a fairy, captured the hearts of many while Xiao Ran, a financially struggling student, found himself entangled in both love and practical concerns. Influenced by the spirit of the times, the friends ventured to Shenzhen, a city teeming with opportunities and uncertainties due to ongoing reforms. Over the following decade, they navigated through success, disillusionment, camaraderie, betrayal, love, and financial matters in the vibrant coastal city, where aspirations clashed with materialistic desires as they contemplated their identities and beliefs.

A tale of two individuals who connect through their shared love for cooking and managing a guesthouse. Zhao Xiao Xin, a 24-year-old woman with a passion for food and aspirations of becoming an artist, finds herself at a low point in her life. Feeling lost, she stumbles upon an article promoting the healing power of running a homestay. Intrigued, she decides to visit a uniquely themed guesthouse in hopes of finding solace. To her surprise, she learns that the owner, Fang Da Zhao, is considering shutting down the business. Determined to help, he convinces Xiao Xin to stay and work as a chef to save the guesthouse.

A romantic fantasy unfolds between the offspring of a royal cook and the CEO of a high-end restaurant group. Gu Cong Lai, born into a lineage of cooks, possesses a unique ability to perceive the flavors of food and manipulate emotions through various tastes. By a stroke of luck, Cong Lai crosses paths with Liu Shang Jun, the authoritative head of a prestigious dining empire. Despite Shang Jun's desire to enlist Cong Lai, their conflicting personalities and divergent beliefs lead to a tumultuous love-hate dynamic between them.

Saeki Kou is employed in the sales division of an architectural company

Li Miao, a young woman from Beijing, is in a relationship with Shang Jin, who also happens to be her college classmate. Following their graduation, Li Miao pursued a career in interior design and together with her partner, they established a home studio called "New Besieged City." However, when Li Miao introduced Shang Jin to her parents, they discovered that their relationship was more complicated than they had initially thought. Thus, Li Miao and Shang Jin embarked on a journey from a simple love story to the complexities of marriage, creating a joyful and fulfilling comedy along the way towards building a family together.

A wealthy second-generation heir named A Wang desires genuine love despite his ordinary appearance. He crosses paths with Xiao Yu, a simple girl next door. Due to his tendency to flirt, Xiao Yu decides to part ways with him. Determined to find a life partner within a month, A Wang embarks on a series of matchmaking endeavors. (DramaWiki)

Yan Xiao Mi, a 26-year-old woman who has been single her whole life, embarks on a journey from her hometown of Weifang to Paris in search of the famous French cuisine celebrity, Shang Dongfang. Along the way, she comes across a quirky culinary school with a long history and eccentric teachers. Among the characters she meets are Oscar, the landlord who is a struggling director, Da Fan Shu, a skilled ramen chef with a pure heart, Su Xiaoyao, a rebellious individual linked to the triads, and, of course, Shang Dongfang. Despite being inexperienced in the culinary world, Yan Xiao Mi receives special attention from her teachers and classmates. However, a sinister plot threatens to ruin the school and everything it represents.

A chef and a culinary enthusiast form a close connection through their shared love of food, collaborating on culinary projects that lead to both professional success and a blossoming romance. (TMDb)

In Jiangnan City, Luo Cheng Yu's ambition to excel in the tech industry is thwarted by a data company backed by foreign investors that dominates the market. Despite Jiang Yi Fei, his girlfriend's disapproval, Luo leaves his job and teams up with his colleagues to launch their own business. As they encounter challenges from competitors, betrayals, and personal setbacks, Luo unexpectedly develops feelings for Chu An Ge. With the backing of local officials and patriotic e-commerce giants in Jiangnan City, they band together to challenge the tech monopoly and navigate through the competitive business landscape.

In Hong Kong, Lam Mei Lan is determined to keep her grandfather's noodle shop despite redevelopment plans in the area. She crosses paths with Tao Tetsuya, a visitor from Tokyo tasked with caring for a friend's cats in the neighboring apartment. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the secret to the perfect fish ball noodle soup. This collaboration between TVB and NHK was broadcasted in Hong Kong on TVB on September 6 and 13, 2008, and later on ATV on November 2, 2008.

Madoka Tokoro is employed at a publishing firm and serves as an editorial team member for Juice, a monthly manga geared towards young women. Despite being 33 years old, she has yet to experience true love. Madoka harbors feelings for her coworker, Naoya Hakkaku, who is well-liked in the sales department. Seeking guidance from the manga artist she oversees, she is advised to observe him during meals in order to better connect with him. Embracing this suggestion, Madoka indulges in dishes like beef bowls, mackerel simmered in miso, and omurice while allowing herself to daydream.

After developing feelings for Hiraoka Naoya while observing him enjoy a beef bowl, manga editor Tokoro Koro Madoka's life took a different turn. Seeking guidance on how to approach one of her company's most popular colleagues, Koro turned to a co-worker for advice. The suggestion was for Koro to embark on a food-related journey following Naoya's favorite meals. While Koro has enjoyed numerous delicious dishes during this adventure, she has not made much progress in getting closer to Naoya personally. Despite this, she has gained insight into her crush through their shared meals. As she continues to follow Naoya on his culinary escapades, Koro hopes to establish a more tangible connection with him in the future. The question remains whether sharing meals indirectly can spark a change in Koro's unrequited affection.

The head chef Xia Qing You at the stir-fry restaurant has always been inspired by the delicious fried rice her father used to make. She decided to pursue her passion for cooking by learning from Fu Zai Yu, a renowned chef at "Hana's Top Teppanyaki". Xia Qing You is known for her resilience and determination, but her encounter with Fu Zai Yu ends up changing both of their lives in unexpected ways. Each dish they create together holds a special significance, with hidden secrets from two generations waiting to be uncovered.

Lu Si spent her childhood in a children's home and, without the love of parents, cultivated a deep love for food. Through a twist of fate, she found herself becoming a live-stream host and food reviewer. (TMDb)

The narrative follows Jian He Ping, a man entering middle age who leads a quiet life until encountering a series of consecutive troubles

Ai Lian, Ah Pan, Yang Nian, and Mei Qin have been friends for a long time, despite their unique personalities. They are able to share their secrets and have open conversations about various topics such as work, life, fashion, relationships, and more. This group of close friends is reminiscent of the American TV series "Sex in the City" [1998].

The play showcases the concept of harmonizing urban and rural areas

Jeon Chae Hee, a young woman from Korea, travels to China in search of her mother but discovers a passion for embroidery that leads her to stay and further her skills

Over two decades ago, Yin Li Ying and her pregnant mother were left behind by their father Yin Zhen Tian at a young age. To fulfill their own selfish desires, they were taken in by Li Ying's mother's kind sister, the famous actress Shen Xiu Qin. Li Ying, abandoned by her father, faced a difficult life with her mother. Her younger brother, born to her mother, tragically passed away due to hunger and cold. Witnessing her mother's suffering, Li Ying became determined to seek revenge. She devoted herself to studying and working hard, ultimately choosing screenwriting as her major in college. She knew that her plan for vengeance would come to fruition after graduation.

Si Si Xin Dong depicts a love story that starts with the choice of the correct shampoo. Zhang Xiao Rou, a young woman from the countryside who chased her dream of becoming a TV presenter in Shanghai, moves into a new rental home with her closest friend. Little did they know, the home was actually rented out without the owner's knowledge by a quirky friend. Ouyang Chen, the true owner who is still grieving the disappearance of his love Lu TianEr, returns home to find TianEr's room illuminated. Mistakenly thinking TianEr has returned, he embraces a girl with familiar glossy hair and scent, only to discover it's a stranger. In the bustling city of Shanghai, Xiao Rou faces a dilemma between her aspirations of stardom and her father's desire for her to take over the family restaurant. Additionally, she must navigate the delicate balance between the support of her colleague Andy and the budding romance with Chen.

Qian Duo Duo was fully committed to her career, leaving her with no time for romantic pursuits. However, when she discovered that Xu Fei, whom she had turned down due to his younger age, was promoted to the position she had been aiming for, she found herself in a challenging situation of having to work under him.