Parents' Guide to Delicacies Destiny

TV Disney+ Drama 2023
Delicacies Destiny Poster: He Rui Xian, Wang Xing Yue, Pan Bin Long, Liu Min, Chui Na Li Sha, Zang Hong Na, Feng Man, and Guan Yue at a dinner table.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Confident chef chops path to culinary royalty; has romance.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 10+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Zang Hong Na, Guan Yue, and Bu Guan Jin holding a crab in a courtyard.
  • He Rui Xian cooking in a kitchen, wearing an apron.
  • He Rui Xian and Wang Xing Yue talking in front of a green and gold palace building.

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What's the Story?

DELICACIES DESTINY follows Ling Xiaoxiao (He Rui Xian), who's a talented chef, and she knows it. When she tricks her way out of a small restaurant contract, she heads to the Royal Palace to become the chef for Crown Prince Zhu Shou Kui (Wang Xing Yue). But Xiaoxiao discovers he's volatile and unpredictable, much like his tastebuds and the staff in his kitchen. Can Xiaoxiao cook her way through the egos, chaos, and confusion of royalty?

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This series blends decadent foods with drama and a dash of romance. Delicacies Destiny is fresh and fun, especially for a foodie. He Rui Xian portrays the cunning and confident Ling Xiaoxiao very convincingly. The emphasis on confidence, community, empathy, and challenging status/gender stereotypes opens doors for thoughtful conversations with tweens and teens. There's no shortage of intense cooking/eating scenes, so don't watch while hungry.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how gender stereotypes are portrayed in the world of Delicacies Destiny. What obstacles does Ling Xiaoxiao face due to this? How do you feel about her goals? Do you see these stereotypes in the world today?

  • How do characters demonstrate perseverance? Why is this an important character trait?

  • How do characters demonstrate empathy? Why is this an important character trait?

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Delicacies Destiny Poster: He Rui Xian, Wang Xing Yue, Pan Bin Long, Liu Min, Chui Na Li Sha, Zang Hong Na, Feng Man, and Guan Yue at a dinner table.

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