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The Chinese Restaurant 2017

★ 7.0/10 · 2 votes Reality 10 seasons · 120 eps Returning Series
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What is The Chinese Restaurant?

Chinese Restaurant is a celebrity reality television series broadcast by Hunan Television. The program features various personalities as they participate in the operation of a restaurant.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
120
Runtime
90 minutes
First aired
Jul 22, 2017
Last aired
Jul 10, 2026
Original language
ZH
Origin
CN
Networks
Hunan Television, Mango TV
Genres
Reality
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Overview

Chinese Restaurant is a celebrity reality television series broadcast by Hunan Television. The program features various personalities as they participate in the operation of a restaurant. This production marks the first time that Vicky Zhao appears as a regular guest on a reality or variety show. The series focuses on the experiences of the celebrity cast within this specific format. While the provided sources discuss various aspects of the Chinese language, provide lists of dining establishments in New York City, and offer news reporting, the program itself is defined by its nature as a reality show centered on celebrity participation. The show remains a notable entry in the catalog of Hunan Television programming, highlighting the involvement of Vicky Zhao in her debut as a regular cast member for this genre of television. The series utilizes the premise of a restaurant setting to facilitate the interactions and activities of its featured guests throughout the duration of the broadcast.

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Should you watch it?

“Celebrities run a Chinese restaurant abroad in this reality show.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique premise of celebrities managing a restaurant
  • Promotes Chinese cuisine and culture
  • Features Vicky Zhao in a new variety show role
Keep in mind
  • May be slow-paced for some viewers
  • Limited to fans of Chinese reality TV

You enjoy celebrity-driven reality shows with a cultural twist.

Suitable for general audiences interested in food and travel.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 12 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Season 5 · 12 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Where do they film the show?

The show is filmed abroad as the celebrities run a Chinese restaurant in a foreign location.

Who are the main celebrities on the show?

The show features five celebrities, including Vicky Zhao as a regular guest.

What is the goal of the show?

The celebrities aim to run a Chinese restaurant for 20 days to promote Chinese food and culture.

Is this a competitive show?

No, it focuses on collaboration as celebrities work together to manage the restaurant.

When did the show first air?

The show first aired in 2017.