Starred by Park Bo Young, Park Seo Joon and even an EXO star; Discover five doramas about unmissable kitchen chefs!
South Korean cuisine has gained international prominence with the growing popularity of K-Damas, which present viewers life in the country, including typical dishes, ingredients and traditions in their plots.
Among the titles that explore this universe, some doramas stand out for bringing protagonists who are chefs whether in restaurants, food trucks or even historical contexts, such as the case of ‘Mr. Queen ‘, in which a gift chef awakens in the body of a Joseon era queen and takes over the palace’s kitchen with modern techniques.
With that in mind, Recreio has gathered five plots in which cuisine plays a central role and kitchen chefs steal the scene.
1. Itaewon Class (2020)
Synopsis: ‘In a lively Seoul neighborhood, former convict Park Sae Roy (Park SEOJoon) And your friends need to face powerful competition to realize the dream of having a street bar. “
Where to watch: Netflix.
2. Chocolate (2020)
Synopsis: “They have already divided meals in the past and present. The doctor, Yoon Kye Sang (Lee Kang), and the chef, ha ji won (Moon Cha Young), meet when they start working together on an asylum. “
Where to watch: Netflix.
3. LIKE OF LOVE (2025)
Synopsis: “In search of the culinary star, an arrogant heir, Han Beom U (Kang ha neul), knows mo Yeon Ju (GO MIN SHI), a discreet but stubborn chef, and is enchanted by his recipes. Would it be the beginning of an unlikely novel? “
Where to watch: Netflix.
4. A spice of another world (2010)
Synopsis: “When at Bong Soon (Park Bo Young), a shy chef is possessed by a bold spirit, his new personality attracts the look of an ancient passion, Kang Jung Suk (Jo Jung Suk) A big tie of gastronomy. “
Where to watch: Netflix.
5. Heo’s Diner (2025)
Synopsis: “Heo Gyun (Xiumin), the first writer about Joseon dynasty gastronomy, has a keen look at culinary aesthetics and loves what he does so much. However, it all starts to come down when his friends are accused of betrayal, and Heo Gyun tries to escape with them, but ends up falling into the 400 -year -old Korea in the future. When trying to find his place in the modern world, he knows Eun Sil (Chi so jung), daughter of the owner of a restaurant, and rediscovers her passion for cooking. From there, Heo Gyun decides to open a restaurant and mix the traditional flavors of the Joseon era with contemporary cuisine while trying to find out how it went in the modern world. But the more Heo Gyun and Eun Sil are approaching each other, the more he feels pressured to reveal his origins. “
Where to watch: Viki.
Source: Recreio
