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The Dating Menu

2026 · 100 min Drama Romance
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

While trying to keep his struggling business afloat, a chef goes on a dating app in search of Zelda, his crush from his chatroom days as a teenager. For each Zelda he meets, he makes a tailor-made meal to fit their story. Putting a spotlight on the city’s struggling restaurant sector, indie filmmaker Amos WHY and his co-director Frankie Chung’s unconventional and bittersweet road movie follows a rootless man who turns to his memories to avoid confronting his unknown future. Is it better to drift with uncertainty, or to stay in your comfort zone whilst tethered to a sinking ship?

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 廚師發辦
Year 2026
Country Taiwan, Hong Kong
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Amos Why
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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A delicate film that simmers nostalgia, culinary artistry, and quiet urban drama into a poignant broth. Each crafted meal for a different Zelda serves as a profound metaphor for connection and the stories we feed ourselves.

What lingers after the credits is a bittersweet warmth, a contemplation on whether we use memory as a refuge or a recipe. It’s a meal for the soul, beautifully plated. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Amos Why

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