The National Chef Goes Into Seclusion: One Bowl of True Flavor Shakes the Whole City
Cheng Dashan, a veteran chef who once cooked at state banquets, refuses to betray his culinary principles. Rejecting the lucrative shortcut of using artificial flavorings and pre-prepared dishes, he resolutely breaks with his profit-driven son-in-law and walks away from his highly paid position. He settles beneath an overpass in an urban village, where he sets up a humble food stall. With nothing but an old kitchen knife and a pot full of everyday warmth, he remains true to the original ideals of the older generation of chefs: cooking with honesty and authenticity. A single bowl of clear-broth noodles captures the pure, natural flavors of its ingredients. This is not merely the passing down of culinary skills, but also a steadfast defense of craftsmanship and integrity. In an increasingly restless and profit-driven age, Cheng Dashan shows what it truly means to cook with heart and to uphold one's principles as a human being.
Main characters: Cheng Dashan, Zhifei
Supporting characters: Xiaoya
Also known as: 国厨归隐：一碗真味震全城
The National Chef Goes Into Seclusion: One Bowl of True Flavor Shakes the Whole City (55 episodes)
Cheng Dashan, a veteran chef who once cooked at state banquets, refuses to betray his culinary principles. Rejecting the lucrative shortcut of using…
Cheng Dashan, a veteran chef who once cooked at state banquets, refuses to betray his culinary principles. Rejecting the lucrative shortcut of using artificial flavorings and pre-prepared dishes, he resolutely breaks with his profit-driven son-in-law and walks away from his highly paid position. He settles beneath an overpass in an urban village, where he sets up a humble food stall. With nothing but an old kitchen knife and a pot full of everyday warmth, he remains true to the original ideals of the older generation of chefs: cooking with honesty and authenticity. A single bowl of clear-broth noodles captures the pure, natural flavors of its ingredients. This is not merely the passing down of culinary skills, but also a steadfast defense of craftsmanship and integrity. In an increasingly restless and profit-driven age, Cheng Dashan shows what it truly means to cook with heart and to uphold one's principles as a human being.
国厨归隐：一碗真味震全城
The National Chef Goes Into Seclusion: One Bowl of True Flavor Shakes the Whole City - Episode 1