# The Chinese Restaurant (2017–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/the-chinese-restaurant/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 75% |
| Audience Score | 79% |
| Metascore | 66/100 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 81% |
| Creator | 王恬 |
| Platform | iQIYI |
| Genres | Reality |
| Seasons | 10 (120 episodes) |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Country | China |

## Quick answer

The Chinese Restaurant (2017–present) is a Reality series created by 王恬, streaming on iQIYI. It holds a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (75%), audience ratings (79%), Metascore (66/100), IMDb (7.3/10), and fan ratings (81%) across 10 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The Chinese Restaurant — a major Dylan Wang television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese celebrity reality show broadcast by Hunan Television.It's Vicky Zhao's first reality/variety show as a regular guest.

## Cast

Esther Yu, Hu Lianxin, Jelly Lin, Zhang Ruonan, Zhou Ye, Hu Yitian, Tan Jianci, Zhai Xiaowen, Gong Jun, Ding Yuxi, Dylan Wang, Liu Yuning

## Most searched questions

**Is The Chinese Restaurant worth watching?**
Yes — The Chinese Restaurant earns a 75% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 75%, audience 79%, Metascore 66/100, IMDb 7.3/10, and fan 81%. The Chinese Restaurant — a major Dylan Wang television credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**Is The Chinese Restaurant on Netflix?**
No — The Chinese Restaurant is not on Netflix. It streams on iQIYI, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did The Chinese Restaurant come out?**
The Chinese Restaurant first aired in 2017 and ran through 2026 (2017–present). Created by 王恬; it streams on iQIYI today.

**How many seasons of The Chinese Restaurant are there?**
The Chinese Restaurant has 10 seasons across 120 episodes (2017–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**Where can I watch The Chinese Restaurant?**
The Chinese Restaurant streams on iQIYI in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under iQIYI. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch The Chinese Restaurant?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, The Chinese Restaurant’s 120 episodes take roughly 90 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of The Chinese Restaurant?**
The Chinese Restaurant stars Esther Yu, Hu Lianxin, Jelly Lin, Zhang Ruonan, Zhou Ye, and others. Created by 王恬.

**How many episodes are in The Chinese Restaurant?**
The Chinese Restaurant has 120 episodes across 10 seasons (2017–present).

**What is The Chinese Restaurant about?**
Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese celebrity reality show broadcast by Hunan Television.It's Vicky Zhao's first reality/variety show as a regular guest.

**Who created The Chinese Restaurant?**
The Chinese Restaurant was created by 王恬. It is a reality series from China, primarily in Mandarin.

**What should I watch after The Chinese Restaurant?**
Browse more reality series on Celluloid’s iQIYI hub, or open More Like This.

**Is The Chinese Restaurant still ongoing?**
Yes — The Chinese Restaurant is ongoing (2017–present) with 10 seasons so far. Check the Celluloid page when new seasons lock scores and episode counts.

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