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Release Year2017
Runtime1 Season
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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Director—
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TypeWeb Series
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Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRecipes to Live By
About Recipes to Live By
Born with a golden tongue and able to distinguish between good and bad dishes from one bite, Ding Yat San is upset that his adoptive father Ding Yat has forbidden him from being a chef. When he hears about a cooking contest in Yangzhou, he asks Shek Yau to disguise as a man and substitute for him in the competition. As a result, he wins the admiration of famous chef Koi Siu Tin. Ding Yat San and Koi Siu Tin work together to create new dishes, which helps Koi Siu Tin win the Golden Lotus Flower, culinary's highest honour, many times in a row. As they become famous, they meet new friends who are also interested in food, like the daughter of a wealthy family Tung Ming Ming and a famous female chef Dai Ng Yuen.
Directed by —, Recipes to Live By leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Hung, Sisley Choi Si-Pui, Hugo Wong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2017.
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