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Flavorful Origins

  • TV Series
  • 2019–
  • 12m
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7.6/10
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Flavorful Origins (2019)
Food DocumentaryDocumentary

Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.Embark on a delightful journey through the culinary traditions of China and uncover the stories of the people who create and cherish its dishes.

  • Stars
    • Yang Chen
    • Hao Chen
    • Vivian Lu
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    • Stars
      • Yang Chen
      • Hao Chen
      • Vivian Lu
    • 34User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Hao Chen
    Hao Chen
    • Self - Narrator
    • 2020
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    10eli-bermudez

    MASTERPIECE

    This series is a visual feast. Episodes are only 10 minutes long, but I keep going back to rewatch almost every scene. Can´t recommend this enough. Love it.
    10lechau-02640

    Beautiful artistic details

    Great stories are being told one morsel at a time. Each episode is only 13 minutes and they are artistically very well done. I love the close up and slow motion shots of food. It's very interesting to see the layers of food we eat. How it looked close up. How it's being prepared. Usually, you just eat and takes it for granted. You don't really think or see how much craftsmanship is being put into a simple ingredient such as fish sauce. This show gives me a whole new perspective on the food I eat daily. It's a great show and I can't wait for more!
    8tiaspikes

    Slow it down!

    Beautiful cinametogrphy and great content. I wish each episode was longer so they can take their time with showing the people and food in the areas. Each scene feels rushed. Great concept for good show by Netflix.
    10kontrabassist-85979

    Excellent docuseries about the foods in Chaoshan region.

    The visuals are beautiful. The English voiceover is probably what people are annoyed by---it really isn't good, but really, when are these voiceovers ever good? Watch it in the original Chinese and it is great. The subtitles are accurate! I'm learning so much in this docuseries!
    10kongchenhwa

    Amazing show on the beauty of Chaoshan cuisine (Recommended to watch the original narration)

    I presume the voiceover in English is bad as what the other reviews have said. But the original narration (Mandarin) is amazing, the Chinese choice of descriptive wordings coupled with the amazing way of filming entice me even when I'm full! Chaoshan is the next destination to visit!

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    • Release date
      • February 11, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Flavorful Origins: Chaoshan Cuisine
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