Sometimes the quietest stories make the loudest splash. Tastefully Yours debuted on ENA and Genie TV in South Korea on May 12 with modest ratings—just 1.6% viewership at home. Yet within days, this unassuming romance quietly climbed Netflix’s international charts, charming audiences in 84 countries and proving that sometimes, the best dramas are the ones that sneak up on you.
From Modest Debut to Netflix Powerhouse
Without a massive marketing push, Tastefully Yours raced to the #2 spot on Netflix’s global TV rankings by May 15, and it claimed the #1 position in 23 countries, including Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, and Thailand. Even in the United States, where foreign dramas often struggle to break the top ten, it soared to #7—an impressive feat for a show that debuted under the radar. Back home, amid stiff competition from blockbusters like Resident Playbook and Heavenly Ever After, the series managed to spark increased interest on Netflix Korea, with its second episode nudging viewership up to 2.2% in Seoul.
A Tiny Jeonju Eatery Kindles Big Emotions
Hidden down a quiet alley in the historic city of Jeonju is an unassuming restaurant with no name and a strict one-customer-at-a-time policy. There, Chef Mo Yeon-joo (Go Min-si), known for her fiery spirit and culinary artistry, first clashes with Han Beom-woo (Kang Ha-neul), scion of a powerful food conglomerate who arrives with plans to buy out her eatery. Their initial tension over signature dishes and business ambitions soon gives way to a bittersweet romance—a slow simmer of heartfelt moments, authentic chemistry, and the kind of sincerity that turns a simple meal into something unforgettable.
In a viewing landscape often dominated by high-concept thrillers or fantasy epics, Tastefully Yours proves that sometimes, a gentle, well-seasoned love story is exactly what audiences around the world are craving.
