Mo's Chicken Pot Eliminated in Round One, Xinrongji Chef Says "Not Technical Enough"
After four months of viral fame, Mo's Chicken Pot was knocked out in round one of Yi Fan Feng Shen 2, and Zhang Yong's blunt "not technical enough" verdict has the internet split.
Mo's Chicken Pot from Shunde rode four months of internet fame straight onto the cooking show Yi Fan Feng Shen 2 — and walked off in round one. Owner Uncle Mo had built a cult following with his cheerfully off-putting "please don't come" marketing, the kind that turned a humble neighborhood eatery into a must-visit pilgrimage.
On the judges' panel, Xinrongji founder Zhang Yong delivered a four-word verdict: "not technical enough." The comment split the internet right down the middle. One camp argues honest home-style food should never have to dress up for the spotlight. The other insists that stepping onto a professional stage means being ready for a professional eye.
Viral fame and culinary credibility, it turns out, play by different rules. The wok is still sizzling, but Uncle Mo's next move will have to be a smarter one.