Unique Flavor () is a Taiwanese Hokkien television drama that began airing on SET Taiwan in Taiwan on 16 August 2006, from Mondays to Fridays, and ended on 19 September 2007, with a total of 286 episodes.
It is directed by Fung Kai, with advisor Zhou You (周游).
The slogan for Unique Flavor is Good, Interesting, True (好味、趣味、真情味).
Cast The casts are classified according to the families they belong to in the drama.
Chens (Chef Wan's Traditional Flavours) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / Status No cast Chen QinghaiFather of Chen WanzongGrandfather of Chen Huiwen, Chen Shengfen and Chen ShengchangMost senior among the Top Five ChefKilled by Liu Mingfeng He did not appear at all.Liao JunChen WanzongNicknamed as 'Wan'Known as Chef WanFather of Chen Huiwen, Chen Shengfen and Chen ShengchangFoster father of Liu ShengjieSon of Chen Qinghai He appeared in all the episodes.The signboard of Chef Wan's Traditional Flavours was removedin episode 32 and remounted in episode 286.Di YingLin XiuhongWife of Chen WanzongMother of Chen Huiwen, Chen Shengfen and Chen ShengchangFoster Mother of Liu ShengjieFriend of Cai Qiumin and Yang HuimeiShe appeared in all the episodes.Xie LijinChen ShengfenYoungest daughter of Chen Wanzong and Lin XiuhongHas a troll but cheerful personalityHad a crush first on Zhou Qiang, then Yang Zhiyuan, and then Gao ShoushanShe appeared in all the episodes.David WangChen ShengchangSecond son of Chen Wanzong and Lin XiuhongHas extreme personalitiesHusband of Hong XiaolinHe appeared in all the episodes.Mayko ChenHong XiaolinOnly daughter of Hong KunlongHas congenital heart defectWife of Chen ShengchangShe appeared in episodes 1-240 and later episode 286.
Lius (Tai Mei Enterprise) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusShi FengLiu MingfengSecond in terms of seniority among the Top Five ChefFather of Liu Wenhua and Liu WenqinGodfather of Liu ChongrenGrandfather of Liu Shengjie and Liu JunyingFoster grandfather of Chen HuiwenHad a grudge with Chen QinghaiHe appeared in all the episodes.Xu GuiyingZhao JingyueMother of Liu WenqinGrandmother of Liu Shengjie and Liu JunyingWife of Liu MingfengFoster grandmother of Chen HuiwenChildhood friend of Wang YixiongShe appeared in all the episodes.Josh HuoLiu WenqinSon of Liu Mingfeng and Zhao JingyueFather of Liu ShengjieHe appeared in episode 1.He witnessed Yang Huimei plunged into the sea.He killed himself in episode 1 by doing so.Ann Lee (before plastic surgery)Gail Lin (after plastic surgery)Yang HuimeiAuntie HaoNicknamed 'Hao'Wife of Liu WenqinMother of Liu ShengjieFoster mother of Chen HuiwenMother-in-law of Chen HuiwenDaughter-in-law of Liu Mingfeng and Zhao JingyueYounger sister of Yang TiansongAunt of Yang ZhiyuanFriend of Lin Xiuhong and Cai QiuminThe version before plastic surgery appeared in episode 1falling off a cliff.Saved by Zhou Yong and went for plastic surgery.The version after plastic surgery appeared in episodes 40-286.Chen Chao-jungLiu ShengjieChen ShengjieHusband of Chen HuiwenAdopted son of Chen Wanzong and Lin XiuhongGrandson of Liu Mingfeng and Zhao JingyueSon of Liu Wenqin and Yang HuimeiIdentity once swapped with Chen HuiwenOnly successor of the "Top Five Chef"Leader of the new Top Five ChefHe married Huiwen in episode 186.He appeared in all the episodes.He married Huiwen in episode 186.Chou You-tingChen HuiwenLiu HuiwenAlso known as 'Wang-wang' (when she lost her memory)Wife of Liu ShengjieGranddaughter of Chen QinghaiDaughter of Chen Wanzong and Lin XiuhongElder sister of Chen Shengfen and Chen ShengchangAdopted granddaughter of Liu Mingfeng and Zhao JingyueAdopted daughter of Liu Wenqin, Yang Huimei,Liu Chongren and Xu MingzhuAdoptive niece of Qiu Yonghe and Liu WenhuaAdoptive cousin of Liu JunyingAdoptive niece of Yang TiansongGranddaughter-in-law of Liu Mingfeng and Zhao JingyueDaughter-in-law of Liu Wenqin and Yang HuimeiFriend of Sun QiaoqiaoIdentity once swapped with Liu ShengjieShe appeared in all the episodes.She married Shengjie in episode 186.Yang Ching-huangLiu ChongrenMost junior among the Top Five ChefGodson of Liu MingfengFoster father of Chen HuiwenFather of Wang TingGodfather of SakurakoHe appeared in all the episodes.Miao Ke-li(Wu Kang-Hwa)Xu MingzhuWife of Liu ChongrenFoster mother of Chen HuiwenMother of Wang TingGodmother of SakurakoShe appeared in all the episodes.Wang TongWang TingNicknamed as 'Ting-ting'Daughter of Mingzhu and ChongrenAdopted daughter of Wang YixiongLater fell in love with DachuanShe appeared in episodes 216-286.Ting ChenQiu YongheHusband of Liu WenhuaFather of Liu JunyingMarried into the Liu family as a son-in-lawOwed Hong Kunlong flavours due to his marriageHe appeared in all the episodes.Chao Yung-hsinLiu WenhuaDaughter of Liu MingfengWife of Qiu YongheElder sister of WenqinMother of Liu JunyingOnce owed a huge gambling debt at the illegal gambling houseowned by Hong KunlongShe appeared in all the episodes.Lin YouxingLiu JunyingSon of Liu Wenhua and Qiu YongheGrandson of Liu Mingfeng and Zhao JingyueOnce had a crush on Chen HuiwenHusband of Liao ShujuanHe appeared in episodes 20-240.Fang BingLiao ShujuanNicknamed as 'Juan'Taken care of by Zhou Qiang and his sister after her grandmother diedSecond daughter of Liao JinshengWife of Liu JunyingShe appeared in episodes 88-240.
Liaos (King of Soups) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusLi YufenAuntie ManNicknamed as 'Man'Known as 'Auntie Man'Mother of Liao JinshengRaised granddaughter Liao ShujuanShe appeared in episodes 88-115.She then died.Xia JingtingLiao JinshengThird in terms of seniority among the Top Five ChefSon of Auntie ManFather of Liao Shujun and Liao ShujuanEx-husband of Zhang SuruSpecialises in soups and likes to gambleHe appeared in episodes 94-286.Tina YanLiao ShujunNicknamed as 'Vicky'First daughter of Liao JinshengElder sister of Liao ShujuanBargirl background;Later worked at Tai MeiShe appeared in episodes 116-214.
Zhous (Otsu-mi-ya)
Otsu-mi-ya is a Japanese restaurant in the drama with the name in Chinese characters/Kanji "乙味屋". It is pronounced as おつみや(otsu-mi-ya) in Japanese and Yǐ wèi wū in Mandarin. The Japanese pronunciation was never mentioned in the drama.
Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusNo castZhou YongNicknamed as 'Yong'Fourth in terms of seniority among the Top Five ChefFather of Zhou Qiang and Zhou JiayuSaved Yang Huimei who fell off a cliffHe did not appear at all.Scott WangZhou QiangNicknamed as 'Qiang'Known as Chef QiangHusband of Li YafangHead Chef of the Japanese Restaurant Otsu-mi-yaSon of Zhou YongHe appeared in episodes 32-286.Joanne LianLi YafangDaughter of Li Shunxing and Cai QiuminOnce had a crush on ShengjieLater married to Zhou QiangShe appeared in all the episodesElsie YeZhou JiayuYounger sister of Zhou QiangCheerful personalityGirlfriend of Yang Zhiyuan She appeared in episodes 42-214.After a bidding competition with Yang Zhiyuan, they became a pair of quarrelsome lovers.
Lis (Chang Shun Tea House) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusWang HaoLi ShunxingBoss of Chang Shun Tea HouseSworn brother of Chen WanzongHe appeared in all the episodes.Lin PeijunCai QiuminLady boss of Chang Shun Tea HouseShrewd, plan carefully and a little pettyFriends of Lin Xiuhong and Yang HuimeiShe appeared in all the episodes.He YidongLi JintangSon of Li Shunxing and Cai QiuminSticks with Chen ShengchangBoyfriend of Sun QiaoqiaoHe appeared in all the episodes.
Hongs (Jiu Long House Cuisine Group) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusPang XianglinHong KunlongAlso known as 'Managing Director Hong'Triad leaderDotes on XiaolinHolds Jiu Long House Cuisine GroupHe appeared in all the episodes.Wang ZhonghuangLai JinfaKnown as Chef JinfaCounsin of Hong KunlongHead Chef of Jiu Long HouseHe appeared in all the episodes.
Zhaos Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusJiang GuobinZhao DachuanNicknamed 'Asthmatic Chuan'Police officerElder brother of Zhao WuzhongLater helped Wanzong's familyLater fell in love with Wang TingHe appeared in all the episodes.Yang ShiweiZhao WuzhongOne of Hong Kunlong's menYounger brother of Zhao DachuanParalysed by Chen ShengchangHe appeared in episodes 1-55.
Yangs (Yang Guang Rice) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusLi TaoYang TiansongHusband of Zhang SuruElder brother of Yang HuimeiBoss of Yang Guang RiceFather of Yang ZhiyuanHe appeared in episodes 116-214 and later episodes 222-240.Chen YiZhang SuruWife of TiansongEx-wife of Liao JinshengStepmother of Yang ZhiyuanShe appeared in episodes 116-214 and later episodes 222-240.Yi ZhengYang ZhiyuanSon of TiansongDisciple of SatoBoyfriend of Zhou JiayuHe appeared in episodes 127-214.
Domotos (Domoto Fisheries) Domoto (Japanese: 堂本; Romaji: Dōmoto) is a Japanese surname. Japanese surnames are in Chinese characters or Kanji due to Sinicization in Japan. In Mandarin, the surname is pronounced as Tángběn. All "Japanese" in this drama were in fact acted by Taiwanese actors.
Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusFan Hung-hsuanTetsuya DomotoDisciple of Wang YixiongFather of Ryusuke Domoto and Norika DomotoHe appeared in episodes 228-286.Jiang Hong-EnRyusuke DomotoElder brother of NorikaThe Japanese Huiwen met coincidentally when she lost her memorySuperior of Yang ZhiyuanSon of Tetsuya DomotoHad a crush on Wang-wang/Huiwen but gave up knowing she was the fiancee of ShengjieHe appeared in episodes 159-187, and later episodes 250-286.Lee YanNorika DomotoYounger sister of RyusukeDaughter of TetsuyaHas a troll personalityKnown as the Troll Duo together with ShengfenHad a crush on Yang ZhiyuanShe appeared in episodes 161-286.
Wangs (Chuang Shi Ji Group) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusXu JiarongWang YixiongCuisine KingMaster of Wang Ting, Gao Shoushan, Luo Ping and Tetsuya DomotoFounder of Chuang Shi Ji GroupJealous of Liu Mingfeng who married JingyueHe appeared in episodes 241-286.He killed himself in episode 286 by jumping into the sea.Vivi ChenTian YingYounger sister of Wang YixiongLater died of illnessShe appeared in episodes 276-286.
Luos (Wagyu business) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusKang TingLuo GuoqingKnown as 'Uncle Corner Shrimp'Father of Luo PingHe appeared in episodes 210-286.On XuebinLuo PingNicknamed as 'Ping'Boss of the Wagyu businessDisciple of Wang YixiongGodfather and senior of Wang TingPreviously framed by Hong KunlongHe appeared in episodes 205-286.
Gaos (Sushi expert) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusQiu NaihuaGao Baozu(Zu)Nicknamed as 'Zu'Mother of ShoushanShe appeared in episodes 205-207.Charge Hsueh-liang PuGao Shoushan(Gao Ye)Sushi expertSon of Gao BaozuDisciple of Wang YixiongSenior of Wang TingHe appeared in episodes 200-286.
Zhangs (First Hotel) Cast Role Character / Relationship / Career Episodes appeared / StatusNo castZhang TianfuGreat-grandfather of Zhang XiaopingGrandfather of Zhang MingquanMaster of the Top Five ChefHe did not appear at all.Jeannie HsiehZhang XiaopingExecutive Chef of First HotelGreat-granddaughter of Zhang TianfuShe appeared in episodes 250-286.Ma Ju-fengZhang MingquanBoss of First HotelPrison officer during Wang Yixiong's imprisonmentUncle of Zhang XiaopingHe appeared in episodes 241-286.
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