Recipe of Life - Asian drama recommendation
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Recipe of Life(老姑婆的古董老菜單)

2020Taiwan
ComedyDramaFoodFoodie Female LeadHistoricalLifeMiniseriesReturn To Hometown

A young man came back to his native town and decided to open a coffee shop in the historic area. Soon after, the owner of the building where his shop was located returned home with the intention of selling the property to support her boyfriend's business. However, her plan was foiled when the person in charge of her great aunt's will/ property insisted that she complete three tasks with the young man before agreeing to her request. The tasks led them on a journey where they learned about the town's past and its inhabitants. Through this experience, the property owner also developed a fondness for her great aunt's hometown.

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Recommendation: The Legend Of Aterui similar to Recipe of Life
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The Legend Of Aterui( 火怨・北の英雄 アテルイ伝 )

2013Japan
DramaHistoricalLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Historical, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Taking place in the 8th-9th century, Aterui leads the Emishi tribe in the Isawa Prefecture of northern Japan. Despite being outnumbered by the Yamato government's massive military force, Aterui bravely defends his tribe. This story is inspired by Katsuhiko Takahashi's novel "Kaen Kita no Yosei Aterui," published by Kodansha on October 16, 2002.

Recommendation: Toho Nanahun similar to Recipe of Life
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Toho Nanahun(徒歩7分)

2015Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kurosaki Yoriko, aged 32, finds herself without a partner, without companions, and without employment. As she embarks on living independently for the first time, she discovers a whole new world around her. Follow along as this story unfolds, showcasing the minor events that take place within a 7-minute stroll from her apartment.

Recommendation: Makanai Sou Season 2 similar to Recipe of Life
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Makanai Sou Season 2(まかない荘 2)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaFoodMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Food, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Kazama Nozomi arrived to collect the kitchen car she had bought with her savings, only to discover she had been deceived by the seller. Yamanaka Keita, the caretaker of Makanaiso, turned out to be the actual buyer. Keita persuaded Nozomi to stay as a new resident of Makanaiso. The diverse group of residents at Makanaiso, including a young student, a high school student, a youthful middle-aged woman, and an elderly man, all had a tendency to interfere in each other's affairs. As Nozomi navigated the daily chaos of her new living situation, she found herself reflecting on her own identity.

Recommendation: Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu similar to Recipe of Life
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Teio no Nagai Kyujitsu(テイオーの長い休日)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

Is it possible for a once-popular actor to stage a successful comeback? Atsumori Daigoro, formerly hailed as the king of two-hour suspense, faces a career slump as television networks no longer produce two-hour dramas. It has been over a year since he last landed a role. One day, Yoshida Yukari, a former talent agency manager, reappears in his life. Despite being forced out of the industry seven years prior, she is determined to help Atsumori make a comeback. With her unwavering enthusiasm, she secures job opportunities for him, despite his outdated and prejudiced views. Can Atsumori reclaim his throne as the king of suspense? This heartwarming comedy follows his journey of starting anew in life. (FujiTV)

Recommendation: Midnight Yatai: La Bonneau similar to Recipe of Life
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Midnight Yatai: La Bonneau(ミッドナイト屋台 ~ラ・ボンノォ~)

2025Japan
DramaFoodLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Food, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 50% similarity match.

The taste of food can vary depending on the company, location, and emotions involved. An elegant food stall, featuring three colors, operates exclusively on weekday evenings within the temple premises. A new store, set to open this spring, promises a captivating experience for visitors. The stall is managed by Shota, a skilled French chef who has mysteriously lost his ability to taste and smell, and Terumoto, a former monk with a refined palate but lacking cooking skills. Struggling in their respective careers and facing pivotal moments in their lives, the two men unexpectedly join forces.

Recommendation: Totto TV similar to Recipe of Life
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Totto TV(トットてれび)

2016Japan
ComedyDramaHistoricalLifeMiniseriesActress Female LeadAdapted From An AutobiographyShowa Era

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Historical, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 45% similarity match.

In 1953 (Showa 28), Kuroyanagi Tetsuko made history as NHK's inaugural television actress during the early days of television broadcasting. Since then, she has captivated audiences with her performances, evoking both laughter and tears. From the era of live dramas to the present day, she has garnered unwavering support from a multitude of fans. This information is derived from Kuroyanagi Tetsuko's autobiography "Totto Hitori."

Recommendation: Hitori de Nomeru mon! similar to Recipe of Life
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Hitori de Nomeru mon!(ひとりで飲めるもん!)

2021Japan
ComedyDramaFoodLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaHardworking Female LeadOffice Worker Female Lead

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Food, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 45% similarity match.

Mei Benikawa, aged 28, is employed in the public relations sector of a beauty company. She is not only attractive but also excels in her role, leading to her promotion as the head of the public relations team at a young age. Mei's colleagues sometimes envy her, spreading rumors that she strictly adheres to a healthy diet to maintain her looks. However, in reality, Mei indulges in alcohol alone at a budget-friendly chain eatery on her way home from work as a way to reward herself for her hard work. This solitary indulgence serves as motivation for Mei to face the challenges of the next day.

Recommendation: Gansaku Otoko wa Tsurai yo similar to Recipe of Life
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Gansaku Otoko wa Tsurai yo(贋作 男はつらいよ)

2020Japan
ComedyHistoricalLifeMiniseriesFamily

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Historical, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Three decades have passed since he departed from his childhood town of Kurumaya with his father. Kojiro encounters a group of women from Kansai during the bustling autumn tourist season and feels a sense of destiny as he hails from the same Osaka region.

Recommendation: Truck Girl similar to Recipe of Life
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Truck Girl(トラックガール)

2023Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesTruck Driver Female Lead

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 44% similarity match.

Rewritten text: Kurate Jun, a young truck driver in the predominantly male truck logistics field, navigates her daily routine with a positive attitude. She finds solace in unwinding with drinks after work to alleviate her fatigue. (brokensubs.wordpress.com)

Recommendation: Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo similar to Recipe of Life
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Isobe Isobee Monogatari: Ukiyo wa Tsurai yo(磯部磯兵衛物語~浮世はつらいよ~)

2024Japan
ComedyDramaHistoricalLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaEdo PeriodHistorical FictionSamurai Male Lead

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Historical, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 42% similarity match.

Isobe Isobee is a student at a samurai school who aspires to become a renowned samurai, yet he constantly attempts to avoid putting in effort on a daily basis

Recommendation: Run for it Jiang Hu similar to Recipe of Life
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Run for it Jiang Hu(江湖快跑)

2016China
ComedyDramaHistoricalMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Jiang Hu, a regular individual with a passion for history, experiences vivid dreams after watching the documentary "General History of China". In these dreams, he finds himself transported into various renowned historical events, although he does not play a leading role in any of them. Despite his attempts to alter the course of these stories, his efforts do not unfold as intended.

Recommendation: O.L.B.B. similar to Recipe of Life
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O.L.B.B.(OLヴィジュアル系)

2000Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaFriendship

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Sakuradamon uses her exceptional makeup skills to conceal her true appearance, while Megurogawa has achieved a flawless face through cosmetic enhancements. Mitsue is dedicated to her work and remains reserved, whereas Chikage is a naturally beautiful woman who excels at socializing with men at drinking gatherings. This drama features a diverse cast of characters, including an elderly woman who undergoes a transformation after being influenced by a lecherous manager and her granddaughter. The story unfolds with unpredictable twists and turns as we follow these individuals' journeys.

Recommendation: Shio Karubi similar to Recipe of Life
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Shio Karubi(塩カルビ)

2002Japan
ComedyDramaFoodLifeRestaurantSitcom

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Recommendation: Prince Iida Yoshimi similar to Recipe of Life
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Prince Iida Yoshimi(おとりよせ王子 飯田好実)

2013Japan
ComedyFoodLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaCooking

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Food, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Yoshimi Iida, a quiet office employee, eagerly anticipates Wednesdays without extra work so she can indulge in ordering gourmet food items from various regions through mail-order services and having them delivered by a courier

Recommendation: Osaka Kanjousen Part 2 similar to Recipe of Life
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Osaka Kanjousen Part 2(大阪環状線 ひと駅ごとの愛物語 Part2)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesAnthologyRomance

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

In every populated area, there exists a community. Districts are interconnected by trains, with stations serving as meeting points for people and opportunities for love to blossom. This series consists of 10 episodes showcasing various love stories - romantic, familial, friendly, and hometown love - all centered around different train stations along the Osaka Loop line. (jdramas.wordpress)

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Teinen Joshi(定年女子)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesBusinessFriendship

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

The head of the Corporate Social Responsibility department at Kadokura Trading, 53-year-old Miyama Asako, is enthusiastic about a new project to establish schools in villages across Asia. However, she receives unexpected news from the senior managing director that she will be reassigned to the foods business as an advisor due to the company's policy of rotating managers at a certain age. Despite not having the freedom to choose her new role, Asako is fully occupied with various responsibilities and neglects her personal appearance. Through this process, she gradually recognizes the actions she needs to take to benefit society.

Recommendation: Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu? similar to Recipe of Life
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Medamayaki no Kimi Itsu Tsubusu?(目玉焼きの黄身 いつつぶす?)

2017Japan
ComedyFoodLifeMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaRomance

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Food, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Jirou Tamiyamaru, the main character, has a unique fascination with the art of eating that sets him apart from others. The comedic drama humorously showcases his struggles and quirks when it comes to dining etiquette compared to those around him. (ANN)

Recommendation: Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi! 2 similar to Recipe of Life
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Bakumatsu Gurume Bushimeshi! 2(幕末グルメ ブシメシ! 2)

2018Japan
DramaFoodHistoricalMiniseriesAdapted From A MangaFamily

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Recommendation: Zennin Nagaya similar to Recipe of Life
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Zennin Nagaya(善人長屋)

2022Japan
ComedyDramaHistoricalMiniseriesSuspenseThriller

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

The show centers around the characters residing in the "Long House of Kind Souls," a diverse group that includes impostors posing as benevolent individuals. These characters assist common people facing challenges, come to the aid of friends in dire situations, and utilize their exceptional abilities to combat malevolent entities. (TVDb)

Recommendation: Children's Meal similar to Recipe of Life
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Children's Meal(자식세끼)

2022South Korea
ComedyDramaLifeMiniseriesShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Woman Gang Season 2 similar to Recipe of Life
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Woman Gang Season 2(女人帮·妞儿 第二季)

2013China
ComedyDramaLife

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 38% similarity match.

Recommendation: 2 Hours similar to Recipe of Life
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2 Hours(ツーエイチ)

2004Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

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Recommendation: Snack Joshi ni Highball wo similar to Recipe of Life
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Snack Joshi ni Highball wo(スナック女子にハイボールを)

2024Japan
FoodFoodie Female LeadMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Food, Foodie Female Lead, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Satsuki, a working woman, has a habit of visiting snack bars regularly

Recommendation: Saisei no Machi similar to Recipe of Life
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Saisei no Machi(再生の町)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

"Revitalizing Our Community" is a social drama set in a small town in Osaka, Japan. The local government is facing a financial crisis, with severely limited funds. They must decide which government sectors to reduce funding for and which to prioritize in order to sustain their town.

Recommendation: Heaven's Rock similar to Recipe of Life
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Heaven's Rock(ヘヴンズ・ロック)

2010Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

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Teppei and Takuma, who are part of the well-known Rock group Sekitoba, along with Ryuuichi, Jun (who are both in the rival band SHADOWS), and their supporter Yuusaku, all perish in a sudden incident. To be revived, they must collaborate and complete a series of challenges set forth by the shinigami.

Recommendation: Heisei Meoto Jawan similar to Recipe of Life
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Heisei Meoto Jawan(平成夫婦茶碗)

2000Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

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A noodle shop owner struggling with debt and his incredibly resourceful wife are facing financial difficulties while trying to support their five children. Despite their limited funds, they rely on humor and clever problem-solving to make ends meet. (JDorama)

Recommendation: The Winter Melon Tale similar to Recipe of Life
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The Winter Melon Tale(大冬瓜)

2009Hong Kong
ComedyDramaHistorical

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Historical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Fan Tung, a deity under the Stove God, was imprisoned in a winter melon for 500 years after offending the Queen Mother of the West. Tin Dai Kwai and his wife Chung Bik Yuk inadvertently free Tung from his confinement. Tung's spirit enters Kwai's brother, Tin Tai Fu, losing all his instincts in the process. Tung starts living with Kwai's family, but Yuk becomes suspicious of him and tries to uncover the truth. Unable to return to Heaven, Tung relies on six little deities to help him navigate the complexities of human nature. When Fu's wife Ling Fung returns unexpectedly and causes chaos, Tung breaks into the netherworld to set things right and restore order.

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Bounty Lady(My盛Lady)

2013Hong Kong
ComedyDramaLife

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Life themes with a 38% similarity match.

A comedic story revolves around unmarried middle-aged women known as "sing lui." Heung Gwong Lam is a wealthy bachelor who prides himself on being stylish, attractive, and charming. Working as a creative director at a PR firm, he harbors guilt from past experiences and sympathizes with the "sing lui" who have been left by men and are still searching for love. Determined to transform them from "Left Behind Lady" to "My Prime Lady," he sets out to change their mindset. Things take a turn when Sing Fa Lui, who had a brief encounter with Gwong Lam, shows up at the PR company claiming to be romantically involved with the boss. Using this to her advantage, she rises to a director position, posing a threat to Gwong Lam's career. Just as he's dealing with this situation, another troubled "sing lui" enters the scene, seeking help with her love life. Gwong Lam continues to assist these women in getting their lives back on track. Through twists and turns, Fa Lui realizes Gwong Lam isn't as bad as she thought, while he discovers her genuine nature beneath the facade. Despite his own insecurities, he decides to help Fa Lui become the best version of herself and promote her to others for her happiness.

Recommendation: Return of the Silver Tongue similar to Recipe of Life
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Return of the Silver Tongue(舌劍上的公堂)

2013Hong Kong
ComedyDramaHistorical

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Historical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Cheung Sai Wai established an educational institution to nurture individuals with exceptional talents. One of his students, Chow Guk, is a close friend of Wai's and possesses natural abilities, although she does not dedicate much time to studying, resulting in frequent misuse of traditional proverbs. Recognizing the shortcomings of society, Wai believed that education alone could not bring about meaningful change in people's hearts. By chance, he crossed paths with Chan Jan Jan, a skilled writer of mysterious origins who possessed a competitive and talkative nature. Together, they became well-known figures in the legal field. However, their success attracted the enmity of Poon Gang Chyun and his son Yin Ming. Wai's dear friend Ha Hau Mo, whose father Chan Mung Kut had been unjustly accused and sentenced to death, harbored a strong resentment towards lawyers. Despite understanding Wai's motives, Mo grew suspicious of Jan's past and began to investigate her background, leading to the revelation of a long-buried injustice from two decades prior.

Recommendation: Lady Sour similar to Recipe of Life
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Lady Sour(醋娘子)

2014Hong Kong
ComedyDramaHistorical

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Historical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Cho Ching and her mother, Bai Yuet, have been traveling as doctors for many years. During one journey, Cho Ching meets Gai Chun, who has a skin condition, and his friend, Chin Tun. Cho Ching immediately falls in love with Chin Tun and is determined to marry him, despite facing many obstacles. Chin Tun's sister, Chin Sheung, tries to ruin their relationship upon learning that Cho Ching is Bai Yuet's daughter. Despite the challenges, Cho Ching and Chin Tun eventually get married. However, their happiness is short-lived when Cho Ching discovers Chin Tun's feelings for their maid, San Cha. This leads to a night where Chin Tun and San Cha spend time together. When Chin Tun expresses his desire to marry San Cha as a concubine, Cho Ching's jealousy and anger intensify. Meanwhile, Bai Yuet is convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to death, causing the Chin family to ask Cho Ching to sever ties with her. To make matters worse, Cho Ching learns she is pregnant as Chin Tun seeks a divorce.

Recommendation: Recipes to Live By similar to Recipe of Life
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Recipes to Live By(味想天開)

2017Hong Kong
ComedyFoodHistorical

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Food, and Historical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Born gifted with an exceptional palate and the ability to discern between exquisite and poor dishes at first taste, Ding Yat San is frustrated by his adoptive father Ding Yat's prohibition against pursuing a career as a chef. Upon learning of a prestigious cooking competition in Yangzhou, he persuades Shek Yau to pose as a man and compete on his behalf. This strategy leads to Shek Yau impressing the renowned chef Koi Siu Tin. Together, Ding Yat San and Koi Siu Tin collaborate on creating innovative dishes, resulting in Koi Siu Tin winning the prestigious Golden Lotus Flower award multiple times consecutively. As their culinary fame grows, they befriend individuals who share their passion for food, such as the affluent Tung Ming Ming and the celebrated female chef Dai Ng Yuen. Tung Ming Ming develops feelings for Ding Yat San, while Ding Yat San harbors admiration for Shek Yau, who, in turn, has feelings for Koi Siu Tin. This romantic entanglement prompts Ding Yat San to part ways with Koi Siu Tin and embark on his own culinary journey. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when Shek Yau betrays him, resulting in Ding Yat San losing his extraordinary tasting abilities. Eventually, it is revealed that he is the descendant of a once-prominent chef. Determined to restore his father's tarnished reputation, Ding Yat San is prepared to face isolation and hardship.

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Handmaidens United(丫鬟大聯盟)

2019Hong Kong
ComedyDramaHistorical

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Historical themes with a 38% similarity match.

Jacqueline Wong, a servant working in the Vice Minister of War's residence, leads a group of maids from the six ministries who collaborate to exchange information and make profits. Roxanne Tong becomes a maid in order to raise funds for her lover to journey to the capital for the imperial exams. Jacqueline tends to the Vice Minister's first wife while Roxanne looks after the second wife, leading them to clash on behalf of their mistresses. Jacqueline and the young master develop feelings for each other, but face opposition from his father. Timothy faces a demotion for a transgression, while Tony is determined to excel in the imperial exams to restore his family's honor. Lisa Lau, daughter of the Minister of War, sets her sights on Brian and attempts to seduce him. Concerned that achieving a high rank in the exams may lead to losing their lovers, Jacqueline and Roxanne swear to sabotage their scholarly aspirations. Just as the two couples are on the verge of separating, they become entangled in a treasonous plot.

Recommendation: Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu similar to Recipe of Life
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Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu(世界で一番熱い夏)

2001Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

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Kami Daisuke serves as the primary aide to influential parliamentarian Tojo Yuji. His aspiration is to enter politics and bring about change in Japan, with Tojo serving as his role model for an honest politician. Despite his busy schedule, Daisuke's wife Kumiko remains supportive of his ambitions. One day, Daisuke is shocked to discover a memo supposedly signed by him indicating acceptance of a 50 million payment from a construction firm. Tojo, believing Daisuke betrayed him by taking a bribe, distances himself from Daisuke who now faces scrutiny from both law enforcement and the media.

Recommendation: My Little Chef (2002) similar to Recipe of Life
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My Little Chef (2002)(マイリトルシェフ)

2002Japan
ComedyFoodMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Food, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

An undiscovered female chef named Seri, hailing from a rural area, comes to Tokyo with hopes of working at the renowned French restaurant, 'toile'. However, upon arrival, she learns that the restaurant has shut down after their head chef left. Joining forces with the former manager, Seri decides to open her own French restaurant called 'Petit toile'. She embarks on a journey to recreate the exquisite flavors passed down from her late father, a celebrated gourmet chef. To her dismay, 'toile' reopens under new management, leaving Seri in a difficult position. To add to the complexity, she discovers that the restaurant is actually owned by her long-lost birth mother living in Paris, whom she hasn't seen since childhood. Seri questions whether her talent and passion will be enough to overcome these challenges and thrive in the competitive culinary world. (TBS)

Recommendation: Yozakura Osome similar to Recipe of Life
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Yozakura Osome(夜桜お染)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

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Recommendation: Korogashi o Gin: Chichi Musume (Oyako) Adauchi Edo Nikki similar to Recipe of Life
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Korogashi o Gin: Chichi Musume (Oyako) Adauchi Edo Nikki(転がしお銀~父娘(おやこ)あだ討ち江戸日記~)

2003Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

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Recommendation: Taikoki: Tenka wo Totta Otoko Hideyoshi similar to Recipe of Life
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Taikoki: Tenka wo Totta Otoko Hideyoshi(太閤記~天下を獲った男・秀吉)

2006Japan
ComedyHistoricalMiniseries

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Recommendation: Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2 similar to Recipe of Life
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Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi 2(翼の折れた天使たち 2)

2007Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Following the success of its initial television run, the series Angels with Broken Wings, featuring scripts by Yoshi, garnered over 1,800 messages from viewers praising the show. Now, the series is returning for a second installment! In the latest installment of the popular Deep Love series created by Yoshi, viewers can expect four stories, including one that was not featured in the first installment and three brand new stories. This series is a must-watch for young individuals facing challenges and for their parents' generation. The four nights will feature the following stories: 1st night - Impulse (starring Satomi Ishihara), 2nd night - Confederate (starring Erika Toda), 3rd night - Time (starring Rosa Katoh), and 4th night - Merchandise (starring Karina).

Recommendation: Edison no Haha similar to Recipe of Life
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Edison no Haha(エジソンの母)

2008Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

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The series centers around Noriko Ayukawa, a teacher for a group of first-grade students. When Kento, a troubled boy from a different school, joins her class, Noriko discovers that he may actually be a gifted prodigy. Drawing from the childhood experiences of renowned inventor Thomas Edison, the story explores Noriko's journey in guiding Kento and helping him reach his potential despite his reputation as a problem child.

Recommendation: Yottsu no Uso similar to Recipe of Life
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Yottsu no Uso(四つの嘘)

2008Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

This series follows the lives of four women who are in their forties. Shifumi, an attractive woman, was known for stealing her classmate's boyfriend during high school. Despite facing criticism, she got married and had a child before eventually getting divorced. Currently, she is dating a younger man. The other three women from Shifumi's past include Makiko, a typical housewife, Neri, a doctor focused on her career, and Miwa, another housewife. Miwa is secretly involved with Keishi, Shifumi's ex-husband and the boyfriend she had stolen in the past. As the story unfolds, the hidden secrets and lies of these four women gradually come to light.

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Ueno Juri to Itsutsu no Kaban(上野樹里と5つの鞄 )

2009Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

In the series, Ueno plays five different characters in five separate episodes. Each episode revolves around a different type of bag, like a guitar case or a mysterious package. The episodes are titled: 1. Guitar Case Girl 2. HOPE 3. Akira Next Door 4. While Traveling 5. One Evening, Hinata Suddenly

Recommendation: Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi similar to Recipe of Life
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Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi(本日も晴れ。異状なし 〜南の島 駐在所物語〜)

2009Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Narumi is a tranquil island, inspired by the real-life Hateruma Island, where the demand for medical assistance outweighs the need for law enforcement. Despite the initial reluctance of the inhabitants, Shirase Ryo, a police officer, is assigned to the island. Over time, he forms close bonds with the locals and assists them in resolving their issues and planning for the island's future. --Tokyograph

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Tsurukame Josanin: Minami no Shima kara(つるかめ助産院〜南の島から〜)

2012Japan
DramaLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Married life for Onodera Mariya took an unexpected turn when her husband Tatsuya disappeared suddenly. Feeling lost, she travels to a heart-shaped island in Okinawa that Tatsuya had mentioned before. Meanwhile, Tsuruta Kameko, a midwife in Tokyo, becomes disillusioned with the attitude towards abortion and hospital births among young women. After winning a lottery, she embarks on a trip around the world but ends up in Okinawa where she discovers a need for midwives. Determined to make a difference, she decides to establish a maternity hospital on the island. The paths of these two women from different generations cross in the southern islands, where they are welcomed by the locals with open arms, embodying the Okinawan saying, "If we meet by chance, we're all brothers and sisters."

Recommendation: Monsieur similar to Recipe of Life
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Monsieur(ムッシュ!)

2013Japan
ComedyFoodMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Food, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Restaurant Report is situated in Sangen-Jaya, Tokyo. Following the passing of their dynamic chef and proprietor, the late chef's son Masaya has assumed control of the restaurant. Unfortunately, the restaurant is on the brink of bankruptcy, leading Masaya's sister Mineko and other staff members to lose hope. In a crucial moment, Date, a former apprentice of the late chef, makes a surprise appearance at Restaurant Report from Paris. Date brags to the staff about his success in Paris and presents a letter from the late chef to prove his credibility. Can Date rescue Restaurant Report?

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Ashio kara Kita Onna

2014Japan
DramaHistoricalMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

In 1906, towards the end of the Meiji era, the government decided to allow the pollutants from the Ashio Copper Mine to be dumped into the pond in Yanaka Village, located downstream of the Watarase River in Tochigi Prefecture. This was done to protect the operations of the mine, but unfortunately, it led to contamination of the fields in the village. Nitta Sachi, the daughter of a poor farming family in Yanaka Village, was approached by politician Tanaka Shozo through her older brother Nobuyoshi. Sachi was asked to go to Tokyo to work as a housekeeper for female social activist Fukuda Hideko, who was in charge of the magazine "Women of the World." With the help of Nobuyoshi, Sachi met Kusakabe Jotaro, who claimed to be a government official. He escorted her to Tokyo and instructed her to observe and report on activities in the Fukuda household. Various social activists like Kotoko Shusui and Osugi Sakae were frequent visitors at the Fukuda residence. Sachi worked diligently, but she felt inadequate for not being able to read like the other intellectuals in the house. Meanwhile, there was a strike by the laborers at the Ashio Copper Mine. This led to social activists like Ishikawa Sanshiro advocating for a wage increase and attempting to incite rebellion against the government. However, the authorities cracked down on the activists, including Ishikawa, who was arrested. Feeling guilty for his arrest, Sachi fled from the Fukuda household and returned to Yanaka Village, only to find her home destroyed due to the government's forced seizure. To her dismay, her brother Nobuyoshi was at the center of this unfortunate event.

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Lunch no Akko-chan(ランチのアッコちゃん)

2015Japan
ComedyFoodMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Food, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Sawada Michiko, a temporary employee at a trading firm, is feeling heartbroken. During one of her monotonous days at work, her boss, Kurokawa Atsuko, surprises her with a proposition. Let's swap lunches. Feeling pressured, Michiko agrees reluctantly. This simple act leads Michiko to discover the significance of food and sparks a transformation within her. Atsuko, also known as Akko-chan, is intimidating to those around her and has a wide network of connections. What lies beneath her tough exterior?

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Konnichiwa, Joyuu no Sagara Itsuki Desu.(こんにちは、女優の相楽樹です。)

2017Japan
ComedyDramaMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Drama, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

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Makanai Sou(まかない荘)

2016Japan
DramaFoodMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Drama, Food, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Fujishima Ryo, aspiring to become an Italian chef, falls victim to a scam and finds herself in significant financial trouble. She is welcomed to Makanai-sou by her sister Kyoko, where they will live together for the first time in 15 years. Makanai-sou, a boarding house in Nagoya with a communal bath, provides meals for all residents.

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Laundry Chigasaki(神奈川県厚木市 ランドリー茅ヶ崎)

2016Japan
ComedyLifeMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Life, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

The drama series is based in a laundromat located in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It revolves around Nagi Nagumo, a part-time worker at the laundromat, the owner of the establishment, and the various customers who frequent the place.

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Chikaemon(ちかえもん)

2016Japan
ComedyHistoricalMiniseries

Like Recipe of Life, this drama also features Comedy, Historical, and Miniseries themes with a 38% similarity match.

Monzaemon Chikamatsu, a dramatist in his middle years specializing in joruri puppet theater, is experiencing a period of stagnation. Following his wife's departure and his mother's growing frustration with him, he has turned to heavy drinking as his main pastime. However, everything changes when he encounters a gambler named Mankichi.