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Once Upon a Bite

Once Upon a Bite

created by Chen Xiaoqing

2018 5 seasons 37 eps≈ 31h totalReturningZhejiang TelevisionDocumentary

Filmed over a period of four years, this food documentary journeys to 22 countries across six continents, focusing on areas where “East meets West” in the dining scene and delves into the rise and changes in Chinese cuisines worldwide.

4.5/5

TMDB score· 18 votes

Synopsis

Filmed over a period of four years, this food documentary journeys to 22 countries across six continents, focusing on areas where “East meets West” in the dining scene and delves into the rise and changes in Chinese cuisines worldwide.

The vibe

chinafoodchinese cuisinefood documentary

Cast

Li LihongLi Lihong幕后解说员

Creator

Chen Xiaoqing

Network

Zhejiang Television, Tencent Video

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

5

Episodes

37

Episode length

50 min

Total runtime

≈ 31h

First aired

2018

Country

China

Genres

Documentary

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