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A Bite of China

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2012 | 4 seasons | 49 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and a short run with a modest audience, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 49 minutes, about 25 hours in all.
What might put you off
It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

This series explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese food. Filmed at over 160 locations across China, this series truly is a feast for the senses. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 160 locations in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The documentary has also been actively encouraged as a means of introducing Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisine.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Monday Morning Maybe. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.

  1. Friday Night Flick
    Season 12012 · 7 episodes · 9.3 out of 10
    Friday
  2. Season 22014 · 8 episodes
    Not rated yet
  3. Saturday Special
    Season 32018 · 8 episodes · 8.0 out of 10
    Saturday
  4. Season 42025 · 7 episodes
    Not rated yet

Cast & crew

Created by Li Lihong, Chen Xiaoqing

  • Li Lihong幕后解说员