In recent years, many food documentaries have appeared in the popular types and themes of literature and art. Since China on the Tip of the Tongue was widely spread on 20 12, food documentaries have been popular for nearly 10 years. Especially in the last two years, the documentary Online Student, represented by Flavor Man, Breakfast in China and Origin of Flavor, has sprung up everywhere, and some young viewers "want to see everything". Many people follow the clues in the documentary to find food and punch in to share.

One is novelty, telling stories in different ways. In recent years, food documentaries have continuously explored the connotation and characteristics of food, brought many local food, special food and ethnic minority food into public view, and revealed the natural environment and historical and cultural richness behind food through food display. For example, Jiaojiao Hunan cuisine, which focuses on local cuisine, and Let's go, which focuses on specific ingredients. Seafood and Next Meal, which presents home cooking, are both loved by the audience because of the distinct differences in themes.