Namoro na Cozinha (2020)

A really nice drama to watch in your free time.

If you like some good comedy and romance this drama is for you.

There were scenes that could make you go full on laughing and others that were really cute. Both leads were hilarious but supper sweet at times. Their age gap was refreshing to see. Something that isn't too often shown in dramas. FL was mature enough when needed and ML was able to become more free and childish (not to say they were childish) under her influence. Nice chemistry between those two. Watching their sweet moments made me feel like i am watching something private that's not meant for my eyes. It was really cute and sweet. I only wish there were more moments like that but when they came it made it up for the ones i wish it had.

But i feel like i should give out a warning - Food scenes will make you go hungry. Watch at your own risk...

All that aside i absolutely recommend you watching this drama. Sweet, funny and entertaining what more could you ask for?!

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I also want to find a boyfriend who is a CEO like Lu Jin :')

I like the simple and warm storyline even though the age gap between the female lead and male lead is quite big, and i like how the writer makes Lu Jin (Lin Shen) a warm, clumsy CEO who really appreciates Gu Shengnan's hard work and sincerely loved Gu Shengnan's cooking. Thank you for not making Lu Jin the typical CEO character in dramas who is cold, possessive, or domineering.

The writer also created Gu Shengnan's (Zhao Lusi) character quite well. Thankfully, they didn't make Gu Shengnan a careless or clumsy girl, instead they made Shengnan a poor girl who had a bright personality, energetic, dared to stand up for herself, and had recognized cooking skills. Shengnan is quite a strong character even though she's much younger than Lu Jin. Of course, there are several scenes where the writer shows Gu Shengnan's childish nature to make it look more realistic and show how different the attitudes and thoughts of someone who is still in their early 20s and someone who has entered their late 30s are.

In terms of production, I'm quite satisfied. It's just that sometimes I think the second couple's love story doesn't need to be given a long broadcast slot, sometimes I just skip it haha.

When it comes to acting, I'm satisfied with Zhao Lusi and Lin Shen's acting. They were able to portray their respective characters and successfully convey to the audience that dating with a big age gap will feel a lot of difference because the mindset between those who are just adults and those who are already matures is definitely quite influential in everyday life.

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Older Men are in

So I'll be honest. I was a little uncomfortable with the age gap when I first read the synopsis, but I watched it anyways for Zhao Lu Si. She is so cute and has had great chemistry with her other partners in other dramas. In the end, I decided to give this drama a go and hope for the best. The minute the male lead comes in, my heart DROPS. He is so handsome, and very very much my kind of older guy. The age gap isn't overwhelming and the chemistry between the leads was ... radiating. Wow... The chemistry was off the charts. I loved the male lead. He was so loyal to the FL during the whole entire drama. I guess that's the best part about being older and more secure in your career. He doesn't feel swayed by the opinions of his mother or secretary. Lu Si's character was the epitome of young, but she always plays her characters well. I love her acting, especially when she cries... my heart just criiiieeees. I really recommend this drama for anyone bored and single.

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Age gape e storia alla masterchef? Ecco come catturare la mia attenzione!
Ne ho iniziato la visione proprio perchè in molti decantavano la sua attenzione alla cucina ma non nascondo che ero scettica a riguardo poichè nella maggior parte dei drama il lavoro/passione delle protagoniste viene soventemente messo in secondo piano man mano che si va avanti con la storia. Qui invece è il fulcro di tutto, il nucleo attorno a cui ruotano i protagonisti, il motivo che li fa avvicinare e che piano piano li accomuna sempre di più.
Ho amato le scene culinarie, al limite di un masterchef, una gara continua per la protagonista con se stessa e con gli altri vista la sua giovane età rispetto ai compari. A mio papere non poteva essere interpretata da miglior attrice.
Come detto prima abbiamo un age gape, in questo caso è ML a essere molto più grande di FL e solitamente non è di mia comfort zone questa cosa ma qui hanno talmente bene il loro lavoro che non mi ha dato per nulla fastidio, anzi mi son sentita cullata in esso. ML mi è piaciuto molto. Ho apprezzato anche che il fattore divario di età fosse tenuto conto da parte dei personaggi e quindi affrontato.
Forse forse disguido un poco sul finale, ma il resto è veramente bello.

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Swoon Worthy Chemistry

If you want a rollercoaster , swoon-worthy couple then you really get that with this series.

Honestly, Lu Jin is one of those characters that makes you melt when he looks at Nan Nan. Lin Shen is one of those actors that can say so much in an expression, he really made the character believable and portray the type of love where the other person just makes you feel complete

Yes there is an age gap with these characters, and they really do use it for the story but in a way that makes it less "lecherous old man and student" and more so that she brings him the spark of being carefree and happy. She helps him shed his heartless, cold shell that kept him protected after his father deserted him and his mother, and learn to to the risk to embrace family and love again.

I found the second couple Richard and Celine to be a bit much. Not that I didn't like them at first, but I really just wanted to rush back to the scenes with Fussy Lu and Nan Nan again since I just loved their chemistry.

Now I do have to say I did get a bit annoyed with the male lead, Lu Jin, a few times since there was some points where I felt he needed to stick up for Gu Shengnan more. But I did like that Nan Nan did seem to start standing up for herself and Lu Jin was there for her when it mattered in many situations.

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Another weird and generic drama

The romance between the two leads is really hard to watch there is no chemistry whatsoever esp for the FL. The ml is and looks like he could be her father. Seeing the rating is really baffling to me cauz there is absolutely nothing that is redeeming about this story it's a mess like most cdramas I just had to skip so much, the leads were just awkward if you are normal you don't want to see an old man romancing a young girl old enough to be his daughter as I connect it to real life I don't find it anything swoon worthy, for the acting I guess they tried hard they aren't bad actors tho FL can be really annoying sometimes. Anyway they couldnt save the mess that is this drama might also contribute the fact that I don't like age gap dramas with ml being an old middle age guy

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Wow- chemistry chemistry chemistry!

I am not even done with this drama and it’s the first time I’ve wanted to write a review before a dramas finished- This is not you typical chinese drama - it’s bolder and the chemistry and story are off the charts! I’ve heard of Rosy Zhou and loved Tiger and the rose but never heard of LI Yu Chen until now. I will definitely update after I finish but you must watch this drama!!! It’s so so good-
it has everything ! I actually love the age gap
it adds the the story in a
wonderful way... He is just adorable processing his feelings for her and she is so innocent and sweet that he has to guide her through-‘They are perfect together and I totally shipped them in real life I loved them so much! I can’t wait until a
i’d over to add. my thoughts ... so start watching you won’t regret it!

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Trying characters

OVERALL
Give this drama a try if 1) you have high tolerance for annoying characters, 2) you like dramas with heavy second-hand embarrassment. Skip if 1) you can't stand the above and 2) you are looking for a realistic, well-written love story.

THE STORY
I recently noticed that C-dramas sometimes don't start well but redeem themselves later on, so even though it's not my style, I really tried to push it and watch as much as I could of this drama, despite not being impressed by episode 1. I toughed until episode 5. Why? First, there is absolutely no likeable character in this drama. FL is a mess who takes one bad decision after the next. Although she's good at what she does, there really isn't any aspect of her character that would aspire love so it's hard to understand why ML suddenly (really, out of nowhere) seems to be falling for her. ML is just your typical cold and aloof guy, but with a negative twist: he's also clumsy and kind of...silly? So he's also not that likeable and you're also not sure why FL suddenly starts to care about him. FL's friends are absolutely HORRID, of the worst secondary characters I've ever seen in C-dramas. I wasn't able to care about anybody in this drama. Second, the humor is everything I hate in dramas. Lots of second-hand embarrassment, mostly on FL's part but also on ML's part. Some slapstick too.

On the positive side, I love how good FL is at her job, and all the scenes linked with cooking were the best. I also have a feeling FL is meant to start the drama on the low and grow into a better person, learning to break away from the bad influence of her nasty friends. In that sense, the drama is quite promising. The problem is that she's starting too low, and I have low tolerance for second-hand embarrassment. This is the end of the ride for me.

THE ACTING
I suppose it's okay. No chemistry between the leads, from what I could see, but I also just saw the beginning.

THE MUSIC
Too much background music, all the time. Childish quirky sounds too. I think it wasn't helping.

REWATCH VALUE
Low.

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Connoisseur Turns Pervert and Chef Turns Tart

I've watched the movie version of this drama, “This Is Not What I Expected”. When the drama aired, it received a lot of good comments and I started watching and liked it a lot. However, by the end of episode 5, I decided I couldn’t continue anymore even though Zhao Lusi’s performance is hilarious for the first 2 episodes which I liked.

Gu Sheng Nan (Zhao Lusi) is like a humpty dumpty; everywhere she goes, she brings havocs. Zhao Lu Si herself is like a "shǎ bái tián" (silly, fair, sweet). Her portrayal is so adorable with not only a bubbly character but also slightly dumb-witted (occasionally) which makes her very endearing. I like how they have used food to convey messages which only a connoisseur can understand and appreciate. Initially the dialogues are unexpectedly good and funny. Then they become ordinary and predictable.

As the story develops, I begin to be put off by how Lu Jin (Lin Shen) coming on to her, knowing she’s just a young financially insecure girl and himself a wealthy and powerful middle age man. I’m in no way against such relationships, but I’m turned off by how he seduces her, and she does likewise. This makes the relationship very artificial which I totally dislike.

By episode 5, Lu Jin turns into a pervert and she becomes a cheap tart. I find the relationship of the male lead and female lead better in the movie (This is Not What I Expected) where their falling in love more natural without all the seduction parts as depicted in the drama here. I also dislike her girl friend Xu Zhao Di who uses people and is terribly materialistic. And I dislike how the personal assistant willing to be used and becomes a willing victim for Xu Zhao Di because he likes to show off.

As how the story goes from here, I cannot see myself liking it further, so I’m dropping it. It is very rare for me dropping a series, but I’m afraid this is one of them.

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I actually havent watched the show. Just wanted to be first to review. Im waiting for the first episode to come out. I have watched all the trailers and i am excited. So im just writing more because there needs to be 500 characters to post my review. You can watch other chinese shows like loving never forgetting, well dominated love, birghtest star in the sky, pretty man, count your lucky stars, the romance of the fox and the rose, go ahead. If you are here reading my review you have probably watched most or maybe all of these dramas listed above. And here my review comes to an end hopefully. And i actually know the main female lead in this drama from the romance of the tiger and the rose.i will come and edit after i watched the drama.

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