For many families living in modern China, food is no longer one of the biggest concerns when it comes to drawing up the weekly budget. Yet as cliché as it may sound, food is still the stuff of life.
对于生活在当今中国的许多家庭来说，食物不再是家庭支出中的重头戏。但是俗话说得好，“民以食为天”。
Some people even believe that eating well is the only way to attain true happiness. So with all this in mind, it's self-evident that TV shows about food are more in-demand than ever.
有些人甚至把享用美食视作人生幸福的唯一源泉。由此看来，人们对于美食节目的渴望与日俱增。
下面，就为大家推荐几部良心制作的美食番：
A Bite of Shunde
寻味顺德
豆瓣评分8.9
This three-episode documentary series introduces some of the history and stories behind the famed cuisine of Shunde, Guangdong province. A Bite Of Shunde reminisces over talented chefs of old and asks how China can draw strength from its storied food traditions.
一共三集的纪录片讲述了广东顺德最富盛名之菜肴背后的渊源和故事。《寻味顺德》不仅是致敬我们充满智慧的祖先，更是表达了一个鲜明的主题——从中国饮食传统中汲取前行的力量。
The documentary series has also been promoted as a means of introducing Guangdong's food culture to those unfamiliar with it.
这部纪录片也是不熟悉当地文化的人了解顺德风土人情的桥梁。
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桑叶炒清明虾
炸鱼柳
菊花水蛇羹
Please Answer 1988
请回答1988
豆瓣评分9.6
Please Answer 1988 tells the story of five families living in Seoul, South Korea in the latter half of the '80s. The series offers a juxtaposition of love, pity, shame and grief, making it closely resemble real life.
《请回答1988》讲述了80年代末住在韩国首尔的五个小家庭之间喜忧参半的生活故事。透过这部剧，爱情、悔恨、羞愧，悲伤…… 这些真实的情绪在眼前铺陈开来，让观者如临其境，如沐其情。
By its end, some couples have tied the knot while others have missed out on a chance at love. All the show's settings are humble, featuring ordinary foods that seem to recapture the textures and flavors of childhood.
在结局中，有些人有情人终成眷属，有些人错失青春时的挚爱，几家欢喜几家愁。剧中的所有场景布置皆质朴和真实，频繁出现的家常饭菜唤起了我们童年对美食最初的感知和体验。
Chef's Table
主厨的餐桌
豆瓣评分8.7
Each episode of Chef's Table profiles a single world-renowned chef. Creator David Gelb considers it a follow-up to his critically acclaimed documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Both series aim to give viewers some insight into the world's best cuisines and the cooking secrets behind the scenes.
在《主厨的餐桌》中，每一集都讲述了一位世界级大厨的故事。创造者戴维将这部纪录片视作他备受赞誉的纪录片《寿司之神》之后的又一力作。《主厨的餐桌》系列致力于给观众带来的不仅仅是美食，还有烹饪背后的秘密。
The first three series of Chef's Table feature chefs from culinary destinations such as Italy, Argentina, Sweden, Japan and Germany. The fourth series, meanwhile, focuses more on pastry chefs and is targeted at those of us with a sweet tooth!
《主厨的餐桌》系列的前三部讲述了来自世界各地大厨的传奇故事，他们来自意大利、瑞典、日本、德国等数十个国家。而第四部则着重讲述甜点的故事，无疑将成为甜食爱好者的一大福音！
The Solitary Gourmet
孤独的美食家
豆瓣评分9.3
Based on a bestselling comic, The Solitary Gourmet has been one of the most popular series on Japanese TV since its debut in 2012. In both the original and the Chinese adaptation, the show's protagonist visit various restaurants and food stalls to sample the local cuisine. Along the way, he meets people from all walks of life and tries some of the best food each area has to offer.
《孤独的美食家》由极受欢迎的同名漫画改编而来，自2012年上映以来一直是日本电视台收视率最高的剧集。无论是在原版还是中国改良版中，片中男主角都一以贯之的走访各地餐厅小馆，力图找到真正的当地美味。他沿途邂逅了形形色色的人群和鲜为人知的地方佳肴。
对于很多大忙人来说，一顿饭的时间怎么可能完整地看完一集美食番呢！大可不必担心，有种新兴的动画类型正是为你们量身打造的：
Ultra-short animations, or "instant-noodle shows" as they're sometime known, offer viewers a bite-size portion of TV that they can enjoy on the go.
超短动画又被称作“泡面番”，因其超短的时长让观者忙里抽闲刷部剧成为可能！
下面就为大家推荐一部“泡面番”中的经典之作：
Wakako－zake
和歌子酒
豆瓣评分8.5
In Wakako-zake, a young woman named Murasaki Wakako loves nothing more than going out alone to eat and drink, especially when something unpleasant has happened at work.
《和歌子酒》讲述了一位叫做村崎和歌子的年轻女性的故事，她除了独自出去享用美食外别无所爱，尤其工作上碰到不开心的时候她一个人去喝酒最能舒解心结。
This anime series follows Wakako through her many solitary outings, depicting her feelings about each dish she samples through her many relatable facial expressions. It's sure to whet viewers' appetite!
这部动漫沿着和歌子的脚步，通过她诙谐而形象的面部表情向观众描摹了和歌子品尝每一道菜肴的内心感受。这无疑也将唤起观者的食欲！
Plus each episode lasts less than three minutes, making it ideal viewing for anyone in a rush!
不仅如此，《和歌子酒》每一集的时长都在三分钟以内，匆忙的你也能从中获得很多乐趣！