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A Drama That Feels Like Home-Cooked Comfort Food
Yummy, Yummy?Yummy! honestly felt like comfort food in drama form for me.I originally expected a light food drama, but what surprised me most was how much the food itself became part of the emotional storytelling. This is one of those dramas where meals are not just there to look pretty (although everything looks delicious and will absolutely make you hungry). Food becomes comfort, care, stress, connection, and sometimes even communication between the characters.
Some of my favourite moments were the quieter scenes in the kitchen — cooking after difficult days, sharing meals, the exhaustion and chaos during busy moments, and the way relationships slowly develop through food and small acts of care rather than big dramatic gestures. There were scenes where tension softened simply because someone cooked for another person, and I really loved that.
The father and especially the son can be quite silly and over-the-top at times, particularly in the beginning, which took me a little while to adjust to. Some of the humour felt a bit exaggerated early on, but as the drama progressed, it started to feel part of the charm and warmth of the overall atmosphere, and I honestly got quite attached to them.
The romance is also very slow burn. Do not expect intense romance early on, because the drama takes its time developing the relationships naturally. Personally, I think that worked well for this type of story, as it fit the softer and more comforting tone of the drama.
The atmosphere is probably what worked best for me overall. It feels warm, cozy, and surprisingly immersive. By the later episodes, I genuinely looked forward to seeing what they would cook next and enjoyed spending time with the characters. The found-family feeling and emotional warmth made it very easy to become attached.
The pacing is occasionally a little slow, and not every storyline felt equally strong, but for me that did not matter much because the overall feeling of the drama worked so well. It felt relaxing, comforting, and somehow made me both hungry and emotionally invested at the same time.
If you enjoy food-centred dramas with warmth, comfort, and relationships that develop naturally, this one is definitely worth watching.
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A Slow Burn Worth Savoring
The secret ingredient of this show isn't the food.It's the romance between the two leads. (≧ヮ≦)💕
This drama serves up plenty of delicious food, heartfelt romance, and just the right amount of comedy. Honestly, I don't even know where to begin with this review... except to say: don't watch it on an empty stomach. 👩🍳🤌
The story follows a modern family who suddenly finds themselves transported back in time, where they end up living with one of their ancestors. Together, they open a restaurant and use modern cooking techniques, recipes, and marketing ideas to compete with the local businesses.
The overall story is lighthearted and easy to watch. The conflicts never become overwhelmingly heavy, making it a perfect comfort drama. The comedy landed surprisingly well for me, and the cinematography deserves special mention. Whether it's beautifully presenting the food, emphasizing tiny character actions, or quietly capturing someone's changing expression, the camera always seems to know exactly where your attention should be.
What I appreciated most was that the drama never tried to make itself feel grand or overly complicated. The story is fairly simple, but it's packed with thoughtful little details that make the world feel alive. I loved seeing the family adapt modern ideas to an ancient setting like using chalkboards to update the menu, handing customers menu lists, taking orders with small notepads, and coming up with clever business strategies. Those tiny touches gave the restaurant so much personality.
The romance, however, is undoubtedly the heart of the show, and also the source of my greatest frustration because it's such a slow burn. 😂 I laughed, giggled, sighed, and occasionally wanted to yell at my screen, "Geez... just get a room already!" The chemistry between the leads is simply irresistible. Shen Shaoguang's cheerful, energetic personality perfectly complements Ancestor Lin's quiet, reserved nature. Watching two complete opposites slowly fall for each other was ridiculously satisfying.
And then there's Li Yun Rui.
His performance completely won me over. I found myself quietly studying his micro-expressions throughout the series because they revealed everything his character couldn't say aloud. Long before the script openly acknowledged his feelings, his eyes already had. Every subtle glance, every restrained smile, every moment of quiet concern felt like little emotional clues. By the time those hints became impossible to ignore, all I could think was:
"Oh no... he's completely gone for her." 👀
Li Yun Rui carried so much of the romance through subtle acting alone, and for me, that's what elevated the entire drama.
While the drama begins as a comforting romcom, it gradually takes on a more emotional tone in its latter half. It never completely loses its warmth, but be prepared for the story to ask a little more of your heart than its early episodes suggest.
Overall, Yummy Yummy Yummy is one of those rare comfort dramas that leaves you smiling long after you've finished watching. It doesn't rely on grand political intrigue or earth-shattering plot twists. Instead, it wins you over with lovable characters, delightful comedy, delicious food, and a romance that quietly sneaks under your skin before you even realize it. If you're craving a historical romcom that will make you laugh, kick your feet, and completely melt over two people falling in love, this one is absolutely worth adding to your watchlist.
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Time travel drama.....with a twist.
I really enjoyed watching this drama. Unlike many time travel dramas ,the FL time traveled with her entire family, and they decided to stay in that time period.Great chemistry between the FL and ML.
Li Yun Rui is not just a handsome face, his acting has definitely progressed with each drama.
I enjoyed the quirky personalities of her family and how they all cared for each other.
When the ML found out who was behind his parents deaths, I had mixed emotions due to the fact that despite having murdered his family he took him in and actually cared for him like a son.
The romance between the ML and FL was very slow burn, but name a Chinese drama where they don't kiss for the first time after episode 25! But at least in this drama, the FL had a reason why she kept rejecting the ML.
So many people did not like the ending. I didn't mind it and here's why....
It was heart wrenching that they finally got together and the FL and her family realize that this is the point where according to history they die. The unexpected part is that we continue to see what the ML goes through once they are gone, it was so sad!! But it made me think of how in real life, went we visit historical places, I realize that I am walking into a place that used to be someones home, but their memories and existence are forgotten. Man the tears came flowing.
Now in present day the FL is the only one who remembers, so she starts to think that it was all a dream....until the very last scene, she meets the present day ML and he tells her he had a dream about her too.
That to me made all the difference, because if the ML also didn't remember her, then it would feel like it was for nothing, but he did remember her.
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I love this series so much, i would watch it again and again yet still not over about the ending.
The series went all good. For me, there's no much of problem there except of these, i agree to that one review here saying it's be more epic if the plot executed well. It could have been more funnier. About the ending well its alright too but i kinda hope that they've added more episodes for Lin Yan's pov since he says that he also dreamed about Jicai. The bonding of Shen's family is so sweet yet chaotic, i like it when they're always welcome for others. I love the chemistry between the main cast😍. Overall, i love it and its so good to watch. I've been watching it 2x now😂Was this review helpful to you?
Fresh Ancient Chinese Drama with Food themes!
Honestly, I started watching this just for fun since I’ve been following Li Yunrui lately. But from the very first episode, it already hooked me , it’s fun, has a nice sense of humor, and never gets boring. Each episode tells different stories, not only focusing on the main characters, so it always keeps you interested to keep going.What I love most is how this series actually gives a lot of life lessons, especially about family, self-growth, and learning to express your emotions. I even learned some things I didn’t know before, like how some people hurt themselves to shift emotional pain. There are also some fun facts about food here and there.
Even though it’s set in ancient times (and yeah, there’s always some revenge in the background 😂), the story still feels clear and meaningful. The acting is amazing and super refreshing. This drama definitely deserves all the praise! 💯✨
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Started Sweet, Ended Dull
I went into this drama really wanting to love it — the concept seemed fresh and full of potential. A whole family time-traveling together? That was something new and interesting. I’d watched When Destiny Meets the Demon, which also plays with time travel, so I was curious to see how Ying Lu would handle a similar idea — and it actually started off well. The humor was on point, the sarcasm landed nicely, and the family dynamics felt warm and genuine. Even the romance had that slow-burn charm that made me root for the characters at first.But somewhere along the way, I completely lost interest. By the time I reached around episodes 10 to 30, everything just felt empty and repetitive. I wasn’t emotionally invested anymore — I was just finishing it for the sake of finishing it. I was bored. The romance dragged on way too long, especially with the ancestor plot, which was just dull. The revenge storyline also felt hollow; it didn’t really define the character, and even the acting didn’t sell the emotional depth it needed.
As for the ending, it was bittersweet — at least they met again. The final scene, with him sitting on the chair as it snowed, reminded me of Kill Me, Love Me. It was beautiful visually, but it didn’t hit as hard emotionally, probably because I already expected the reunion from earlier scenes.
Overall, I’m disappointed. I truly wanted to enjoy it, but it just fell short. The humor turned silly instead of witty, the romance lost its spark, and the final twist — where the whole family resets back to zero — made everything feel pointless since none of the characters remembered their growth or experiences.
Would I recommend it? Maybe, if you’re looking for something light and don’t want to think too much between heavier dramas. It’s not terrible — the concept is good in essence — but the execution and writing were weak. It’s a drama with a fun idea that unfortunately never lived up to its potential.
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yucky yucky yucky
yummy yummy yummy is another pretentious ancient chinese drama that begins its long tedious run with the overused time travel narrative. the acting and story direction are more than cringe. every episode is filled with unbearable jokes and superfluous plot that goes nowhere. and the music is just as insufferableWas this review helpful to you?
A spectacular drama you must watch! ?
A spectacular historical drama! Absolutely loved it! ❤️Rating: 10/10
As a regular viewer who completely fell in love with this show, I can confidently say it is a true masterpiece! The story is captivating, beautiful, and keeps you hooked until the very last minute.
A huge bravo to the actors, especially Liu Xueyi (Lin Yunrui)! His performance was absolutely incredible, powerful, and deeply moving. The chemistry, the stunning costumes, and the emotional depth of the characters made this an unforgettable journey.
It is a wonderful, romantic, and highly emotional drama that stays with you long after it ends. If you haven't watched it yet, you are missing out on something truly amazing! 🌟
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I'll Be Asking My Grandparents About Our Ancestors Incase I Will Also Time Travel Hahaha
Wang Ying Lu is my second favorite c-actress before Chen Du Ling and damn, her drama is always my comfort drama and dare I say that she is busy so busy promoting her 2025 drama's wahaha.
When I saw this, I thought it was so funny since her 2025 drama's is almost all time travel hahaha and this one was so different from the other drama since the whole family is the one traveling instead of her only like any other drama.
The first episode was so hilarious that I expected, and they are so unserious at the same time and also I didn't expect how long the episode will be before they will get together and how short when they are together like "😵" but that's fine because that's also the reason I'm staying till the end.
Now let's talk about about the characters, cause damn this may be long like essay thing cause I like them all and I will give a damn opinion in every one of them.
SHEN SHAO GUANG - She is the smartest yet sometimes the one who is hurt the most. I love her personality and dedication and I love/hate how she resist herself from falling inlove with Lin Yan because of that thought. I know many of you kind of hate her at that time but I'm not because if it's me, I would do the same. But after that, she is the most sweetest to be in the relationship.
LIN YAN - The man you are! I just feel sad about him when they tell him that they are lying to him but he can't resist himself to protect them because they are the one who literally the one who give him the love of parents and feel to have a family again, even if he got adopted, he was so hurt after realizing the truth of the case, but his dedication to break the rules of romance just to be together with A Ji is so heart warming (before they knew the truth).
SHEN SHAO JIE - Damn I think he is my favorite among all, he's so funny and even though he is the last to improve in the family, still he loves his family specially his child and he'd do anything to give her what she wants and that was so father code. Let me be for real, he's like my father and even though he doesn't like to express his love through word but he is so proud and supportive at us his child.
SHEN JIAN SHE - I also like him but this is not that much, he and Shao Jie is so canon with that "✌️" code of them wahahaha. Sometimes he kind of pisses me off because of "Great chief in Yong An" but he really love his wife and family, it just that he is hardly understanding the situation.
LI FENG XIA - Sweetest mother and how I love how she comforted A Ji the time she is hurting herself and she always the one who is always worried in every family members. Mother
SHEN YANG YANG - I really love how she rangebait her father so hard that's like she really knows him and even his that personality, she is still proud of him.
A YUAN - New member of the family!!! She is so loyal to them yet at the end I don't see her, just hope she doesn't go to Yun Lai Tavern, she's pitiful enough.
LIU CHANG - Favorite subordinate and bridge on the relationship of A Ji And Anran. Uhmm new crush unlock wahahha
PEI FEI - Okay, I thought he is a villain because when he becomes Lin Yan friend so easily, but he is my second favorite character here, he's so unpredictable like that 2 plot twist I didn't even think about back when I was watching the drama. I also feel sad about him because of his love story, and I understand him, it's like what he said that she is Deity while he is just a commoner but I just want to know who is his wife after all.
FU HUI - I love when I see princess that is so kind and you will ask yourself if it is a disguise. It's so funny when she is so worried that his husband will wake up hahahaha, that's loyalty (iykyk).
I actually have something to say to someone but it's getting more long.
But even if this drama ended quiet 50/50 sad/happy, I still have more questions.
Where did A Yuan And Li San go, Who is Pei Fei's wife, How did they retrieve the picture or did they think that Lin Yan is crazy when he said he has a wife, with that painting when they doesn't remember Shen Shao Guang.
But the ending is so different that other that just stare, and finally a good one but still, I really hate the fact that Shao Guang will fell Inlove to Lin Yan (modern) because he is the one who has the consciousness of Lin Yan back then but Lin Yan will live his life with only 1 wife, and that's Shao Guang.
It's so good even though the episode of them being together was too short, but still I love this drama.
I dare say, I like this time travel more than "When Destiny Brings The Demon" even though I ranked it higher that this. So It's HIGHLY RECOMMENDABLE!!!!
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lots of comedy and light romance
The first five episodes of the series have aired, and as I watched, I realized, "Yes, this is definitely my show." It had great comedy and a bit romance, which I wanted. Yes, the romance was a bit light, but the romance that developed in the final episodes was very well balanced. The chemistry between the actors was great; in fact, the cast was very good overall.We saw the couple in the modern age, yes, it would not be bad to see just a little more of them, I think, because I immediately became attached to the couple and loved them very much.
The Shen family was the most chaotic family I'd seen in a long time, and I loved them so much. Overall, this chaotic storyline made me eagerly await the series, which airs two episodes daily. Two episodes will air tomorrow, so be patient and wait. That's what I tell myself every day.
If you just want to relax and watch a beautiful couple without thinking about logical fallacies, don't miss this series, but if you want to watch a lot of romance, I'm sorry, you're in the wrong place.
This series is a chaotic yet entertaining story about a chaotic family, and it's got even me, a romance lover, hooked. As I said, the romance in the final episodes will leave you very satisfied, believe me. ^_^
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Wish it stayed as lighthearted as the title
Nice to have a whole family time travel together and seeing how they come to love the ancient time period despite not having proper bathrooms and a dishwashing machine. The comedy was fun and it would have been nice to have a drama stay this way. Since it didn’t, they should have given this drama a less lighthearted title.When a drama doesn’t engage me fully, I find it hard to overlook plot loopholes especially the biggest one at the end that left me with questions instead of a feel good feeling.
Why did the rest of the family not remember their time travel? Was it because the FL found love there so her heart is tied to the past? If so, who is the ML? Was he a modern day person who dreamt the whole sequence and time travelled the same way as the FL? If so, why didn’t he remember his modern day life when he was in the past?
Or was the ML not a modern day person? He travelled the opposite way from the past? But he mentioned that he woke up from a long dream about the FL… how did he fit into the modern day so fast to be able to find his way to his home dressed in modern clothes? If he time travelled from the past, shouldn’t he be an old man since we saw him grow old there?
As for the business aspect, it was another case of unrealistic business success with some little pitfalls. Also so few people managing the restaurant and there were times it seemed like no one is cooking but yet there was food to be served :D only later did they employ a chef.
Couldn’t really understand why the FL started getting more accessories in her hair and having it so elaborately made up to be super big. Those hairstyles are more in keeping with nobles who have nothing better to do than spend hours each day being made up instead of an entrepreneur who needed to get to her business as fast as possible each day.
The dynamics of the FL’s parents was interesting when they tried to explore the mother falling out of love but unfortunately not well thought out enough on how she fell back in love again - just because the husband showed more commitment to improve himself? That doesn’t help the fact that he didn’t understand his wife which lead to them growing apart.
Glad it was a happy ending though it was the classic 3-second version where they meet and the rest is up to your imagination.
Sidenote: Watched this before Love in the Clouds but didn’t realise I forgot to leave a review until I started When Destiny Brings the Demon and saw the same FL
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The direction and cinematography are outstanding, creating a consistent tone that enhances the story’s depth. The writing strikes the right balance between realism and drama, offering both emotional impact and thoughtful commentary.
What I really appreciated was how the show handles complex emotions with restraint. It doesn’t rely on exaggerated scenes to make a point; instead, it trusts the audience to feel the nuance.
The soundtrack and visual design deserve a mention too — they complement the mood perfectly. By the final episode, I felt genuinely moved and grateful for the experience.
This isn’t just a show you watch — it’s one you feel. A well-crafted piece of storytelling that reminds us why good dramas matter.
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