26-05-2025
Tangier hosts China's hit TV show «Chinese Restaurant», a culinary fusion of cultures
Tangier is hosting an exclusive season of Chinese Restaurant, Asia's top TV show with billions of views. From May 20 to June 9, La Terraza de la Médina will welcome the show's celebrity cast for a 21-day culinary adventure, blending Moroccan and Chinese gastronomy against the backdrop of Tangier's medina and the Strait of Gibraltar, reads a press release.
The show, produced by Hunan TV, is famous for turning each location into a cultural icon: Colmar, France, saw a 70% tourism boost after hosting the show. Tangier's season aims to introduce Morocco's rich culinary heritage—tajines, couscous, and pastillas—to Chinese audiences.
Key figures include Dina Ottmani, a Moroccan singer and influencer who lived in China for 13 years, and Chef Lin Shuwei, a star of Chinese gastronomy. They are joined by a stellar lineup: Huang Xiaoming (60M followers), Shen Yue, Zhai Xiaowen (11M fans), Ding Yuxi, Jiang Yan, and Patrick Nattawat.
Rif Film Morocco is the local partner, handling logistics and coordination. Filming in Tangier is expected to boost tourism, showcase Moroccan culture, and strengthen Morocco-China ties.
Chinese Restaurant has previously filmed in Ko Chang, Colmar, Taormina, and Giverny. The Tangier season promises to be a unique blend of gastronomy, cultural diplomacy, and global exposure.
