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The three required meals are: bear paw, elephant trunk, and monkey brains. It was held by the emperor of the Qing Dynasty, in an effort to resolve political disputes between the Manchu and the Han.Īlthough the battle of the chefs in The Chinese Feast consists of a mere 3 dishes, the film is true to form as far as exoticism goes. It’s one of the most lavish meals ever known in China, comprising at minimum 108 dishes, spanning 3 days, and showcasing cooking methods from across China. The Manchu Han Imperial Feast is a true historical event. The meal of choice is to be the Manchu Han Imperial Feast. The popular Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong where Sun works is threatened by Super Group, a gang of tough-looking chefs who aim to take over every restaurant in China, and the two sides agree to stage a cook-off. The story follows Kit, a master chef fallen from acclaim, and Sun, a talentless young man seemingly aspiring to be a rock star and chef simultaneously. It evens throws a love story and a martial arts sequence into the mix. It’s fast-paced, with bizarre characters, plenty of action, exotic dishes, and comedy. The Chinese Feast (1995) by Hong Kong director Tsui Hark, is Iron Chef in film form.
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Lobster-flavored asparagus? The more money outlandishly spent, the better. What I love about Iron Chef is that it leans towards the extreme, unveiling the ‘secret theme ingredient’ to be urchin, or beef tongue (either that or the most banal: cabbage, plain yogurt), and the chefs’ methods of cooking goes on to match. Iron Chef combines action with art, allowing a lifetime of culinary talent to be judged in a quick 60 minute fireworks show of cooking skill. In other words, Iron Chef, the Food Network cult favorite, and possibly the strangest and most riveting cooking show of all time. What’s more exciting than spending a languorous evening preparing a home recipe passed down from your grandmother, and serving it to a table of approving loved ones?Ĭertainly, that would be a high-stakes cooking contest, to be completed in very little time, with very expensive and rare ingredients, served to ruthless judges that will decide the existence of your future career.