Gourmet in Tang Dynasty: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

No matter how bad things got, Xiao Xiao took comfort in knowing that food would always be there to comfort her. There's just one problem with loving food. When you live in a world where being slim is hailed as the ultimate standard of beauty, an intense passion for food feels a bit like a curse. Which is why, on more than one occasion, Xiao Xiao has wished she could have lived during the time of the Tang Dynasty, where plump women were considered to be the epitome of beauty. Tired of being harassed about her size, Xiao Xiao wishes with all her heart that she could transport back in time. Little does she know, her wishes are about to come true! After passing out in the modern world, Xiao Xiao finds herself possessing the body of Yuan Wan Er, a painfully thin Tang Dynasty girl whose frail form has kept away all potential suitors away. Thrilled by the chance to live her dream, Xiao Xiao embraces her new life as Wan Er. But life in the Tang Dynasty is a bit more complicated than she originally imagined it to be, especially once a certain gentleman catches her eye. Will Xiao Xiao really be able to survive in this unfamiliar world?

Series details

• Title: Gourmet in Tang Dynasty
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Chinese
• Genres: Drama, Comedy, Food
• Premiere date: 2021-07-12
• Final broadcast date listed: 2023-10-20
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Tencent QQ
• Network country: China
• Typical episode runtime: 10 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 60798
• TVDB ID: 408156

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2021-07-12; final listed air date 2021-08-03; episode order: 27.
• Season 2: premiered 2023-10-02; final listed air date 2023-10-20; episode order: 42.

Source and licence

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