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A Recipe for the Heart

1997·Show
29Episodes in1Season
75
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A , comedy series: , but never childish.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A heartwarming drama about two chefs competing for the coveted title of “Master of All Chefs”, “A Recipe for the Heart” is a delightful combination of gracefully concocted food and great comedy. Shek (Chun Pui) was the chef as well as the owner of the restaurant Delicious Garden. He disappeared after defeating by his good friend Shan (Bobby Au-Yeung) in a cooking contest, leaving behind his wife Yuen (Lydia Shum) and his daughter So So (Esther Kwan). Shan then disguised as Kut to help the two women and inspired So to be a good chef. The two became an odd couple but admired each other. Their relationships got complicated when Song (Jessica Hester Hsuan) claimed to be Kut’s fiancee... .
Cooking DramaRomantic ComedyHeartwarmingFamily & FriendshipRivalry & RedemptionCulinary Arts FocusFeel-Good EntertainmentClassic TVBCharacter-Driven

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Is A Recipe for the Heart worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.9).

Is A Recipe for the Heart okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch A Recipe for the Heart?

19 h

About 19 hours: 29 episodes in 1 season of about 40 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1997.

Will A Recipe for the Heart make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Recipe for the Heart?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is A Recipe for the Heart in English?

cn

No, it was made in cn.