The Rise and Fall of the Last Imperial Cook
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In 'The Rise and Fall of the Last Imperial Cook', readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of Xu Zhiwei, an imperial chef whose skills are put to the test in the treacherous world of the Forbidden City. After a narrow escape from a deadly plot, Xu finds himself banished and must navigate the challenges of building a new life in Shanghai. With themes of resilience and culinary excellence, this historical novel immerses readers in the rich tapestry of ancient China, exploring the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and the pursuit of one's dreams.
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Xu Zhiwei, a talented imperial chef, got set up by villains in the “Feast to the Emperor’s Taste” held for the emperor. Fortunately, he had a narrow escape from death with the help of Mr. Weng, his hometown fellow and tutor of the emperor.
After being banished from the Forbidden City, he went back to his hometown, but was sidelined by the local Cook Clique because of his extraordinary cooking skills. He had no choice but to go to Shanghai to try his luck, where he met two hometown fellows, Zhu Shengpeng and Cai Renxin, who also came to Shanghai to make a living.
They joined hands to found Shengxin Restaurant. After a series of incidents, Xu Zhiwei realized that they should make food with peculiar flavors to appeal the natives of Shanghai, only by this way would they become irreplaceable in this industry. Would Shengxin Restaurant be able to survive? Would Xu Zhiwei realize his dream of establishing a Shanghai cuisine with peculiar characteristics?
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| Date | Translator | Release | |
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| Aug 16, 2023 | WuxP | ||
| Jan 14, 2021 | Flying Lines |
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