Many food shows focus on chefs in a kitchen, and the aim was to create an outdoor show that leads the audience to know about different cities by exploring local food and learning about the cities' changes over time by interacting with local people.

The restaurants the group visited are the ones people would go to with friends or family after work, Deng says.

"I hope the show will encourage more young people to visit the cities and try local food to learn more about the cities' culture and history."

There are many cities in China that have plenty of signature dishes, and there are more stories about Chinese cuisine to dig up, so a second season for the show is planned.