Asian Drama

Model Plawan has been a pad kaprao—no long beans—enthusiast all his life. Offered a hefty sum, he's hired to train at a well-known chef's table restaurant under head chef Chef Oab. His secret mission is to make Chef Oab fall for him and and to become his successor. Unfortunately, he's shaken by the harsh and stern-looking chef who smells like holy basil. Apart from being known for his skills in the kitchen, he's also said to be a serious perfectionist, instilling fear even in his peers. How, then, can amateur Plawan hope to measure up?

Adapted from the web novel "No Beans and Love Me More" (รักนี้ไม่มีถั่วฝักยาว) by Ninepinta (นายพินต้า).

Airs On: Friday

Get ready to cook up a storm... but on wheels?! Korea's top chef Baek Jong Won and his celebrity assistants take on a challenge of creating culinary wonders in unfamiliar places, limited time, and with restricted ingredients. What delicious creations will they whip up?

(Source: CJ ENM)

Episodes: 20

Duration: 1 hr. 20 min.

Airs On: Sunday

Ji Yu, an internet celebrity agent, was betrayed by Xia Mu, a famous influencer. Due to this scandal, he was banned from the industry. This is why he is now forced to collaborate with a food influencer. The two embark on a journey to Shaanxi's culinary culture. Will love find its way?

Episodes: 20

Duration: 10 min

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Aired: Jun 29, 2024 - Jul 5, 2024

Every week there will be a featured market from South Korea and within it, there are 3 types of food selected as its representatives. The cast and guest(s), as contestants, have to play games and win to be able to enjoy the food. There will be a dressing theme concept for the cast and guest(s) to follow for the filming of each episode. For episodes, 1–4, the program format is only 3 rounds of song dictation. From episode 5, the program format changed to 2 rounds of song dictation, with a Snack Time in between the dictation segments.

Every week there will be a featured market from South Korea and within it, there are 3 types of food selected as its representatives. The cast and guest(s), as contestants, have to play games and win to be able to enjoy the food. There will be a dressing theme concept for the cast and guest(s) to follow for the filming of each episode. For episodes, 1–4, the program format is only 3 rounds of song dictation. From episode 5, the program format changed to 2 rounds of song dictation, with a Snack Time in between the dictation segments.

It will welcome customers by opening the second store of Seojin's in Iceland, a Nordic country. The second store of Seojin's will be joined by the president, Lee Seo Jin, Jung Yu Mi, Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Sik, and new employee Go Min Si, and will melt not only the cold but also the hearts of customers!

(Source: Korean = sports.donga.com)

Episodes: 11

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Aired On: Friday

A drama about the interactions between the owner/chef of a gourmet restaurant that is tucked away in a back alley, and the customers who visit with their various concerns. However, although he is warm-hearted and listens with the intent to help them, he misunderstands their problems and as a result gives misguided advice which confuses his customers…

A variety of mouthwatering dishes are also a highlight of each episode.

Adapted from the manga series "Meshi wo Kurahite Hana to Tsugu" (飯を喰らひて華と告ぐ) by Adachi Wahei (足立和平).

(Source: Drama-Otaku)

Tags: Restaurateur Male Lead, Chef Male Lead, Middle-Aged Male Lead, Short Length Series, Miniseries, Misunderstanding, Cooking, Adapted From A Manga (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 12

Aired On: Tuesday

Aired: Jul 9, 2024 - ?

Duration: 12 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

This is a love story about a weekend marriage between two people who are clumsy when it comes to love. Fukuyama Kenta, whose hobby is barbecuing, meets Yamaguchi Chihiro, who loves to eat, on a dating app. When he is transferred to Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, he suddenly proposes marriage to her, and the two get married after zero days of dating. Kenta and Chihiro, who live apart in Tokyo and Hamamatsu, slowly deepen their relationship by having barbecues every weekend. ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Yaiteru Futari" (焼いてるふたり) by Hanatsuka Shiori (ハナツカシオリ).

Episodes: 10

Aired On: Friday

Duration: 30 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

The story follows Miyuki Izawa, a real estate company employee who pursues "how to make the last drink of the day taste better." Until now, she has mainly sourced ingredients for her evening drink at the supermarket Tsur Mart, but this time, she will expand her food source to include shopping districts.

(Source: Japanese = natalie.mu)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 30 min.

Airs On: Saturday

FUN RESTAURANT is a new variety show where celebrities are competing to make a new F&B product for the convenience store franchise. The program looks at the celebs' daily lives that are filled with constant development on some exciting and delicious menus. Celebs compete every week, and the winner's cuisine turns to the product that will sell the stores the next day. The profits will be donated to support children. The casts are led by Lee Kyung-kyu, who has had his own development into an actual product, and Lee Young-ja, the Muk-bang genius, and food aficionado.

A new type of reality Korean vacation show exploring both the fun and cultural differences of foreigners who are in Korea for the first time through their Korean vacation travel log.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as of April 2020, the programme changed the format. Until the pandemic is over, the new format shows the daily life of foreigners living in South Korea. The new format is similar to "I Live Alone".

Hunky celebrities, who love their bodies as themselves, start a battle for a chance to be a commercial model. The ten contestants make two teams of five and execute various missions while maintaining their weight without gaining or losing it. Who will emerge victorious among the former pro athletes, comedians, Youtubers, and idols?

Episodes: 20

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Sunday

Episodes: 24

Duration: 10 min.

Aired On: Tuesday

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

(Source: dramasq.com)

Aired: Jun 11, 2024

Set in the final years of the Qing Dynasty, the drama tells the story of Rong Er, a commoner who by chance comes upon the opportunity to serve in the palace as a lady-in-waiting. Rong Er’s cooking gets acknowledged by Shouxi, a ranked palace maid, who takes her in as her disciple. Rong Er formed a relationship with Li Qi, the guard.

A eunuch murders Shouxi, and Rong Er finds herself wrapped in a conspiracy. Together with Li Qi they uncover the truth and also jointly investigate the theft of national treasures at the palace.

(Source: DramaWiki, Baidu)

Episodes: 40

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

No planning, no googling, and of course, no famous spots! Jun and Kwak embark on unplanned food trips following recommendations from locals. This is the adventure of two foodies that captures the stories of people and the flavors of the neighborhood.

Episodes: N/A

Aired On: Friday

Love comes in all flavors.

Secret Ingredient is the story of a Korean man who gives up his entire luxurious life in Seoul in search of his childhood girlfriend, someone he’s never forgotten all these years, in the hopes that she would fall in love with him, not for who they were back then or who they are now, but for what they can aspire to be: happy, fulfilled and blissfully in love with one another.

(Source: Viu PH)

Episodes: 6

Airs On: Tuesday

Two of the greatest comedians gathered here as hosts! It's Kim Joon Hyun, an all-rounder who skillfully covers all sorts of programs, from eating and cooking to comedy shows. The next host is Moon Se Yoon, a veteran gourmet who specializes in travel planning.

What's more exciting is that the first guest is Kim Seon Ho, a super handsome actor who is very close to Se Yoon. With this young guest from Generation MZ, their trip becomes more delicious, innovative, and dynamic! Equipped with fantastic chemistry, the Mukbo Brothers set out on a journey to Thailand to show off their upgraded eating and traveling skills!

Join the Mukbo Brothers on their food adventure that is filled with spectacular foods and scenery!

(Source: Viki)

Episodes: 8

Duration: 1 hr. 11 min.

Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Aired On: Monday

Ratings: 9.1

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Ruan Tang is a super foodie with special skills. Not only can she crack the secret recipe of any food; she can also use her nose to determine the food within a radius of ten miles. She wants to become a food editor, but her father wants her to take over his restaurant. Wang Moyu, a talented and black-bellied male chef comes to study cooking from Ruan Tang's father. After seeing Moyu's love for food, her father decides to teach him all that he knows. Ruan Tang and Moyu butt heads as Eastern and Western food culture collides creating sparks between the two.

"Super Rich in Korea" is Netflix's thrilling new series, inviting viewers into the ultra-luxurious lives of the world's wealthiest in the heart of Korea. This show is a dazzling exploration of extravagance, combining the allure of Singaporean millionaires, the glamour of the Arab world's Kardashians, the elegance of Pakistan's royalty, and the chic of Italian fashion icons, all bound by their love for Korean culture.

Experience the opulence that defines the lives of these elites. From Singapore's affluent David to Korea's own Hee Ra, resembling Paris Hilton; Pakistan's Royal Anna; Italy's fashion prodigy Teodoro; and Noor, the Arab world's social media sensation with 50 million followers - they all choose Korea as their lavish playground.

"Super Rich in Korea" unveils a realm where luxury cars and haute couture are everyday sights, and exclusive parties are the norm. It's a deep dive into a lifestyle where wealth meets Korean cultural flair.

Coming to Netflix this April, "Super Rich in Korea" is your exclusive look into the hidden, glamorous lives of Korea's ultra-rich. Get ready for an enthralling journey into the pinnacle of luxury and style, uniquely Korean!

(Source: Netflix)

Airs On: Tuesday

Ending millions of years of humans eating animal meat, BF now dominates the genetically engineered cultured meat market. There are people inside BF and outsiders who begin to have doubts about the path taken by BF CEO Yoon Ja Yoo. Yoon Ja Yoo founded BF with On San, who has a Ph.D. in physiology.

Meanwhile, after graduating from the Naval Academy, Woo Chae Woon served in the army, but he now works as a bodyguard.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Airs On: Wednesday

City Fishers, the most popular fishing variety show in Korea, comes back with the new season. Let's enjoy the new fishing trip with the three Lees, who are still crazy about fishing, and the guest anglers.

Episodes: 10

Three women who wouldn't have known each other without a fight go against the routine and stand side by side in facing life's challenges. They never give up their persistence towards love and pursuit of ideals.

Lu Zhenzhen who takes her career very seriously returns to Chengdu while disregarding everything for the sake of love. Gu Man Ting who married her childhood sweetheart very early on has been wanting to escape her marriage. She invites Zhenzhen to join her business, "Chuanbailou."

The sudden appearance of catering entrepreneur Liang Qing Ran disrupts their trajectory and the crisis at "Chuanbailou" allows the three very different women to truly get to know each other. As their love, career, and ideals are tested at every level, in the city of Chengdu, what choices will they make?

(Source: ChineseDrama.info)

Episodes: 24

Duration: 45 min.

Aired On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Yuan Wan Er, who traveled to the Tang Dynasty, tried hard to return to her original world - but when she tried so, she only traveled five years later! This time, Wan Er became a student at the Great Eastern Academy. At the same time Wan Er's best friend Lin Yu, mistakenly believed that she has crush on the overseas student, Silla Prince Jin De Cheng, so she designed a confession plan for her. As a result, Wan Er became love rival to her classmate Fang Qing Cheng. She liked Jin De Cheng and kept provoking and harassing Wan Er, because of that. Soon Wan Er, wanting to stop her bullying agreed to the debate competition proposed by Fang Qing Cheng.

(Source: Chinese = Baike)

Episodes: 42

Mizuki is a marathon runner forced to hang up her running shoes and find a job in the “real world.” She's been laser-focused on running her whole life and developed very little in the way of social skills, totally neglecting any thoughts of a love life. Her love for sweet food is the only thing that brings her joy.

When Mizuki takes a job at a high-end hotel, she turns out to be hopeless at it. With no experience or natural talent for customer service, she makes gaffe after gaffe. One day, she crosses paths with Kaji, a genius pâtissière who works at the hotel and has a reputation as a womanizer. Infuriated at how badly her post-running life is turning out, Mizuki vents at Kaji. Iinstead of angering him, her tirade inspires Kaji, who appoints her as his new taste taster.

(Source: Viki; edited by MyDramaList)

Adapted from the manga series "Sugar Sugar Honey" by Suzuki Yufuko (鈴木有布子).

Episodes: 10

Airs On: Monday

Yaemori Arisu runs a small restaurant named Alice’s Kitchen. She has autism spectrum disorder, which leads her to be stubborn at times and generally poor at communicating with other people. Her condition also allows her to have a phenomenal memory. She became interested in chemistry due to her single father, Yaemori Shingo, who teaches chemistry at a university. With her vast knowledge of chemistry, she understands nutrients and the cooking process from a scientific viewpoint. Her cooking skills are extraordinary, and her food always pleases.

At her restaurant, she works with her childhood friend Mitsumata Kazusa. Even though the restaurant is quite popular, they are the only two employees who work there. While Alice cooks dishes in the kitchen, Mitsumata is in charge of greeting and serving food to the customers.

One day, a young man named Sakae Kosei appears at the restaurant and asks to work there as a live-in part-time worker. Since then, Yaemori Arisu has experienced a big change in her life.

(Source: AsianWiki)

Episodes: 10

Duration: 60 min.

Airs On: Sunday

Chiharu is an office lady who has been cheated on by her boyfriend, and is transferred to Sapporo City, Hokkaido with her broken-heart. On her way home from work, she stops by a shop, "Bear Bistro", which stands quietly behind the alley. Chiharu meets Yuu, the creator of the "magical lunch" that fulfills the eater's inner wishes, feels her frozen heart slowly melting. A full bento of the northern bento full that will fill your stomach and your heart!

Prem, Dynamite and Samsi run a not-so-popular restaurant. With heavy losses, the trio finds out about a cooking competition with a huge reward that could help their business. However, preparations go awry, and just when Prem has decided to back out when he meets Ten, a medical student under a heavy burden of stress. Ten approaches Prem to teach him cooking, and Prem uses this as a scam opportunity to make money. However, as the lessons go on, it isn't just the food that's hot, but also their faces as they slowly fall for each other.

Adapted from the novel " Love Course! Suea Gown Rak Suea Cook Rap" (Love Course! เสื้อกาวน์รุกเสื้อกุ๊กรับ) by iJune4S.

Episodes: 12

Duration: 48 min.

Content Rating: 13+ - Teens 13 or older

Aired On: Sunday

Apprentice Li Nai went undercover to help his master reclaim the prestigious Five-Star Kitchen Knife, symbolizing honor. Her sole purpose was to one day defeat the "Chef Assassin" Jiang Jie, but she ended up falling into a trap designed by Jiang Jie. This drama is set against the backdrop of traditional Chinese cuisine, where a culinary novice and the "Knife-Stealing Assassin" in the culinary world embark on a battle of wits and skills, creating a sweet and bitter rivalry on their culinary journey.

(Source: Chinese = Baidu)

Episodes: 24

Airs On: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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