Come to Witch's Restaurant (2021)

absolute one time watch---- a gripping story!

Gives you a moral in each episode, be careful of what u wish!
Honestly, the story is a little slow paced but its really good. You will enjoy it if you liked bed time stories in childhood.
The concept is straightforward - customers make a wish at the eponymous restaurant, and the resident witch-cum-masterchef will magically prepare a unique dish accordingly. Eating the dish will grant the wish but not without a price in return.

This drama certainly reflects the production values strived for by the streaming service. The overall quality and technical aspects, including the visual effects, are unquestionably well executed. The art direction and the production design are quite impressive.

At a relatively short 8 episodes, the storytelling is compact without the intrusion of unnecessary fillers. It is engagingly paced where the drama takes its time to explore the backstories of the various characters. It’s worth pointing out certain themes that may trigger such as abuse and bullying. The sense of tension and anxiety are sufficiently imbued into the story as it unfolds, and continues to build right to the climactic end. Special mentions go to a number of supporting and guest stars who make their appearances in this production.

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Weaker than expected

No matter how you look at it, the drama was a missed opportunity for something much better. It's a very dumbed-down secondhand tacky "be careful what you wish for" type of story. Little to no dynamic between the female lead and the witch until the last episode. The introduction of the female lead and her "wish" was definitely a weak start for the drama. Poorly written and executed love interest for the female lead, it wouldn't have been an issue if they didn't give her a trashy pair up but instead something that would serve the narrative and the resolution better. None of the clients were interesting and the outcome was always lacking the x-factor other than the obvious trade off of the deal. At least the drama looked nice and the cast was good enough.

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Where is the Witch's story?

Watching the first 2 episodes really excites me. It seems to be different from other recent k-drama releases. Refreshing new storyline. Even more excites me it's length, only 8 episodes, so i expect it to be fast paced, no filler scenes, no slow motion. But, after the 4th episode, which is half way, i start to wonder, when will the story about this mysterious witch start to unfold? Why is the story going no where? Totally lost my interest by the 5th episode. Why is this drama focusing on Jin and her bad judgement in life? Why giving this drama the title Witch's Diner, if you're not gonna focus the story on the witch? I forced my self to watch the 6th episode, yet still no development on the witch story. With only 2 episodes to go, I don't think it's worth watching anymore. Even if they start moving on the witch's story, I don't want to watch, because they're just gonna rush everything.

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Los precios de los deseos son conmovedores y por eso es un highlight

A veces no necesitas ver algo con una buena puntuación en "volverlo a ver", si la primera vez que lo viste te puede dejar un mensaje interesante. Esta es así,

Dura lo que tiene que durar, y es un ocho porque pudo tener plotwists más interesantes o como un arco final pudo ser menos básico, pero no es aburrido. Los precios de los deseos me interesaron bastante, como cada uno tenía su interés y no le importaba perder lo que sea (Aunque fuese un poco retorcido). Hasta lloré en una parte por eso xD y me hizo reflexionar mucho. Las ambientaciones son buenas, y cada platillo de la bruja me hace querer comerlo, también los outfits de ella 10/10 y hay una mandrágora que por alguna razón, se me hizo re simpática (Pocos diálogos pero es re suficiente, es ella en 4k). Las actuaciones estuvieron bien, me hubiese gustado ver más el potencial de cada uno pero ninguna queja.

Pude notar un desarrollo en la protagonista, como desde alguien quizás con una fachada bien ingenua que se hacía la interesante (Así lo vi y no me gustaba), hasta alguien que si toma las cosas en cuenta, y es madura, que por eso es que entendí al final porque gilyong se pegó a ella (Hay mucho girlpower en esta serie que te llega al corazón, en general).

Sin duda, es uno de esos doramas que pasan bajo la mesa pero acaban quedándose en tu memoria como una creativa idea si decides verlos, como, perdería mi vida por la de mi hijo? Si encontrase un restaurante que cumpla cualquier deseo... es magia (Como la intro de cada capitulo que recuerda a sabrina, la amo).

Espero la disfrutess !

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Este es un K-drama que he terminado hace poquito. La verdad es que pensaba que me iba a encantar cuando leí la sinopsis ya que me pareció novedosa la idea. Sin embargo, creo que la historia se hubiera desarrollado más y mejor con una duración de más capítulos. A pesar de eso, me ha gustado y al ser un drama cortito me parece que va perfecto para cuando no sabes qué ver y desconectar un poco.
Los personajes tampoco han sido nada destacables, exceptuando la bruja, pero creo que por el mismo motivo de no profundizar en la historia bien. Creo que había potencial para un mejor desarrollo tanto de historia como de personajes. Me quedé con las ganas de conocer mejor la historia del ayudante de la bruja que se queda ahí un poco a medias.
Al ser 8 capítulos de 45 minutos, la historia se pasa rápido, sin embargo, no me ha gustado que desarrollen tanto el trabajo de la bruja haciendo de comer y concediendo deseos y que en los dos últimos capítulos hayan querido explicar todas las historias que había detrás de cada personaje.
Sin embargo, es una buena serie para desconectar con una historia diferente mientras que eliges tu próxima serie o si no tienes mucho tiempo.

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NEED...MORE!

I was OBSESSED with this series from ep 1. Yes the series is short which leaves me highly upset, but it was amazing none the less. You'll get a full course meal experience of any and all emotion you can have, at this diner. The plot would get thick as syrup making it as decadent as steak, leaving me craving for anything but the end of the episode! With all the delicious praise I'm giving, you're probably wondering why I don't give it a 10/10 right? A major flaw personally, is that it didn't give enough detail on some things, including our MCs. The cinnamon twist (food pun) of fate that brought everyone together was incredible so I'll let it slide. lol
Idc what your genre of drama is... I'd recommend it to you lol
It'll leave you salivating
Enjoy...

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Enjoyable short fantasy series

Watched this drama for October Halloween month and it surprised me a bit.

Overall, the storyline is pretty enjoyable and everything was fairly paced well for this short series.

To be honest, I'm not a big fan of Nam Jihyun- I just don't like her acting lol but it was tolerable.
All the other actors did a great job; a little disappointed because I felt like Chae Jonghyeop's character Gilyong kind of gives the same vibes as his character in Nevertheless but he is a new actor so hopefully he takes on other roles.

Of course Jihyo is such a vibe; gives me the same feelings as Jang Manwol in Hotel Deluna. Jihyo did an amazing job acting and I could not with the Jihyo and Ha Dogwon duo (If you watch Running Man, you know what i'm talking about). It was funny seeing them too together and I couldn't help but laugh thinking about Running Man. Also after watching this series, I now understand that one episode they had in Outrun by Running Man!

What surprised me about this series is the unexpected plot twist. It was def a bit a of bored for me before they started to unravel everything but when they did; I was like okay this is getting interesting. The plot twist is semi predictable but it def made sense and tied everything together.
All in all, the series was pretty good and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would! Perfect short watch for Halloween!

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"be careful what you wished for, for you have the price to make"

okay well even if this drama was far from reality, I guess this drama deserves more recognition because the story makes all connected to what the drama portrays the whole plot of the story.
This drama was underrated, that the fact that there were lots of scenes that gives moral lessons to our personal lives. "Be careful of what you wished for, for you have the price to make".

First and foremost, i'll talk first about the plot. from the beginning, it talks about curse and pain about reality. which is more about the curse that Jung Jin received from her mother, which the witch Jo Hee Ra. The story seems very entertaining because of how each and every episodes sees the glimpse of something that I'll never expect to reveal, which is Jung Jin being the daughter of the witch, and being the next owner of the witch's diner. I like how others had their own wished that gave me heartfelt. the plot from the beginning, until the last and every bit parts of the series made me chose to give an overall 10 rating because of how bittersweet this drama was.

For the cast, they seems to portray the characters very well. I was looking forward from Chae Jong Hyeop's role. I was very proud of Nam Ji Hyun as well since my last drama with her was Suspicious Partner and made me think that she deserve so much attention because of her great acting skills! (looking forward to her new drama Little Women 2022!). Song Ji Hyo aka the witch was also very attractive from her role, her humor as well was too real!! she was too good from this drama including Ha Do Gwon the shadow or CEO which gave chemistry for me with the witch haha!

Overall, this drama gave me too much chills and emotions, lots of unexpected scenes to come in the end because of how *again* interconnected with the scenes. The cast who were involved in this drama (especially the main leads and the supporting roles) deserve attention and dramas to look forward to their next projects.
Good for binge watch, recommended for beginners, great for time-kill since it was only 8 episodes but it needs to be 10 for a good duration from the drama, rewatchable as well!
LOVE THIS DRAMA SO MUCHHH!

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I like the cast, especially Chae Jyong Heop's character portrayal.
Song Ji Hyo and Ha Do Kwon made a great team too and their characters balanced each other.
The story is a good idea and captivating.
I did, sadly, find Nam Ji Hyun's character a bit irritating, especially when she often spoke with a childish voice.
Nice twist to the tale too.
Overall not a bad watch, the stories that lead to wishes being made are varied, but often quite miserable.
The wishes come at a price, but not one that the recipients are not willing to pay. The slightly fluffy revelations around this, I found a bit disappointing to be honest. It was like a dark drama that the writer had a change of heart about.
As always, I hated the school bullying and the way in which the useless teachers seemed blind to that particular young character's suffering.
Why do K-dramas constantly portray their schools as having bullying issues, with there rarely being any recourse and with staff who don't deserve to teach; as though that's entertaining, acceptable and something to be proud of? It is actually shameful. I'm so bored and turned off by it too, now. Spoilt it for me.

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Humans are always tempted

Whether it would be a little help, a revenge or someone's happiness, everyone has something to wish, but consequences might be unexpected. And you can't undo what is done once you've wished for it.

Hee Ra is fabulous, there wasn't a single time I could doubt she IS a witch, and her outfits suits her well in every scene. Her character isn't very emotional, but you always feel strength in her voice and eyes give out pain she's coming through. She almost seems cold-hearted and cruel at first to reveal her true feelings later.

It's one of the few kdramas where I like last episodes more than the first ones, last two close the whole story and show development of each character. Absolutely loved the episode with Sun Mi, musical actress, cant stop thinking how fate leaded her to probably best outcome with a man who saw her passion in music and was mesmerized by it, but she chose her memories with a person she loved for a long time. I wonder where would she be, if she didn't come across the Diner?

Drama's not too much, no excessive turns of plot, simple and charming. Soundtrack adds in it too.

The only confusion to me was the sudden pull of Jin and Tom Kim toward each other, it happened as fast as it ended. Romantic side plot with Gil Yong is subtle which I liked, so the main problem would be between Jin and Hee Ra, and I like how it turned out, their relationship really progressed and gave them both a new path where they won't be ashamed of who they are.

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