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Flavorful Origins

  • TV Series
  • 2019–
  • 12m
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7.6/10
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Flavorful Origins (2019)
MandarinFood 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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    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    824
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    • Stars
      • Yang Chen
      • Hao Chen
      • Vivian Lu
    • 34User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Yang Chen
    • Self - Narrator
    • 2019
    Hao Chen
    Hao Chen
    • Self - Narrator
    • 2020
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    • Self - Narrator
    • 2019
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    9pauldesilets

    If you like a bite of china you will like this

    Great documentary that focuses only in the food and not the people, something that a Bite of China has failed at in the past two seasons.
    10robertspear-29012

    Interesting and informative

    I just hope that Netflix creates another season in another region.
    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!
    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.
    10flowheavenly

    Just amazing

    Filmed in an elegant way, this is a feast for the eyes! Recommended for foragers, chefs and herbalists. As an instructor of Chinese herbal medicine, I 'll even recommend this to my students. It is a cultural treasure. Watched it with subtitles (no voice over).

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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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