Novels like The Little Dining Hall of the Dali Temple
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Little Dining Hall of the Dali Temple, best match first.
- 1 Sole Possession of the Golden Branch 独占金枝 The second young master of the Duke of Anguo's household, Ji Chonghuan, and the Yang family's eldest young lady, Yang Weixian, were a match made in heaven, a pair of talented man and beautiful woman. Yet Fourth Miss Jiang, known as the fattest woman in Chang'an, had no self-awareness and insisted on forcing her way between them. Jiang Shaoyan, who had spent her entire life at the peak of beauty, opened her eyes one morning to find herself transformed into Fourth Miss Jiang, whose build was enoug 0Votes184.6kRecs84.6kFans
- 2 The Marvelous Cook 妙厨 Song Dalang of the Song Family Eatery at the end of Sour Jujube Alley drowned and died, leaving behind a mountain of gambling debts and a sweet, delicate daughter. Some people had their eyes on the eatery, while others had their eyes on that daughter. Who could have guessed that, before long, the daughter would take over the eatery herself? In less than a year, everyone from peddlers and laborers to high officials and nobles was scrambling to become her customer. * Song Miao: Please forgive me. 14Votes279.7kRecs119.5kFans
- 3 Stealing the Hairpin 夺荆钗 New book: Taming the Lord. Everyone is welcome to read it. … Ten years ago, Prince Jin fell out of favor. Song Huiyue’s father took the blame for him, and the Song family followed Prince Jin to Tanzhou, where they lived cautiously. Ten years later, Song Huiyue turned sixteen, became engaged, and prepared to marry, thinking she could live out her life in peace. But a hidden dragon raised its head, and powerful figures could no longer hold back. They poured into Tanzhou, turning the city into a m 1Votes23.4kRecs42.9kFans
- 4 A Match Made in Bliss 合喜 A slightly skilled, sassy woman × a fierce man who’s always trying to prove he’s good for more than living off his family’s laurels~ After the eldest daughter of the Su family of Yanjing returned home from the family estate, where she had been recovering from an illness, she seemed like a different person. Not only did she bring her unruly, rebellious younger brother to heel, she also got the notorious playboy Third Master Qin to run around at her beck and call. Meanwhile, the Su family 0Votes288kRecs60.9kFans
- 5 Pearl Softness 珠柔 The kingdom is on the verge of collapse, surrounded by rebels, with the enemy at the gates. Zhao Mingzhi rejects the wise minister’s plan to flee south and establish a reduced court. Holding her newly enthroned younger brother in her arms, she turns around and seeks refuge with Pei Yong, the ruthless and infamous military governor. The court is in an uproar: “The emperor is doomed! The Great Jin is finished!” Yet years later, everyone looks back and sees that the Zhao dynasty has not changed han 0Votes154.2kRecs43.7kFans
- 6 Clear Spring Mountain 澹春山 The novel of the same name is now available. In my previous life, I was an overworked corporate slave who worked overtime every day and was forced to support my younger brother. In the end, I worked myself to death. Perhaps Heaven could not bear to watch, so this poor corporate slave transmigrated. I became an official's daughter who ate and drank luxuriously every day, had servants at her beck and call, and owned a private courtyard of more than one hundred square meters. Although I was a concu 0Votes101.3kRecs85.9kFans
- 7 The Palace Towers Have Their Sunny Days 宫阙有时晴 Shen Shiqing, daughter of a former Grand Secretary and second young madam of the Xie family, the Earl of Ning'an's household. Everyone knows she is quiet and detached, gentle, and easy to bully. In the seventh year of her marriage, she is confined in a Buddhist hall outside the city, and the entire Xie family pressures her to request a divorce. Zhao Surui, the reigning emperor, whose era name is Zhaode, ascended the throne at sixteen. He wages war every year, campaigning in the north and the wes 1Votes70.4kRecs80.2kFans
- 8 A Thousand Gold for a Single Sheet of Paper 一纸千金 Reborn into a family that made its fortune in papermaking, He Xianjin built up her team by offering services, driving growth, and selling big ideas. In the second year after she became the Chen family's head through sheer ability, the old woman helping her get dressed said, “Head of the household, rouge on the cheekbones will ruin your marriage prospects.” He Xianjin replied expressionlessly, “Put on more.” … One of the strange tales of the eighteenth year of Zhaode: The Chen family, an imperial 0Votes128.7kRecs76.6kFans
- 9 Chasing Down the Mystery 谜案追凶 In a livestream watched by millions, an invisible killer lurks… At the final stop of a bus route, four people vanish one after another under mysterious circumstances… At No. 18 Xinghe Road, a secret buried for twenty years comes to light. Shen Ke: No criminal can escape the Special Cases Unit! 0Votes286.5kRecs86.7kFans
- 10 Mastering the Craft 登堂入室 The first time Yuan Zhi met Song Jiyun, she was scheming with her foster brother to seize the family fortune; The second time Yuan Zhi met Song Jiyun, she was framing someone with her foster brother; The third time Yuan Zhi met Song Jiyun, her foster brother was finally no longer by her side, but she was batting her eyelashes at his good friend... A man may put up with many things, but Yuan Zhi couldn't stand this. He decided... to offer himself to the tiger and tame Song Jiyun, that enchantress 4Votes916.6kRecs197.3kFans
- 11 Returning to ’90s, She Became Famous in Major Surgical Fields 回到九零，她在外科大佬圈火爆了 Back in 1996, Xie Wanying, the daughter of the old Xie family, said she wanted to become a doctor. Plenty of people laughed. “Like begets like. A truck driver's daughter becoming a doctor? Sure, and pigs can climb trees.” “I don't just want to become a doctor. I want to be a female cardiothoracic surgeon,” Xie Wanying said. Her words sent even bigger shock waves through the medical community. Her doctor relatives mocked her mercilessly: “Do you know how high the entrance scores for medical schoo 6Votes383kRecs261.6kFans
- 12 The Empress Is Always Slacking Off 娘娘她总是不上进 Everyone said the fourth daughter of the Jing'an Marquis's legitimate line was incredibly fortunate. She entered the palace, won the emperor’s favor, and had both children and a powerful family behind her. What a splendid life! In truth, Shen Chuliu herself had no idea how she had ended up where she was. At first, it went like this: When the other consorts played music and danced, Shen Chuliu thought, I’m not some performer. When they wrote poems and painted, she thought, I’m not trying to pass 0Votes24.7kRecs72kFans
- 13 Luo Jiuzhen 洛九针 The Third Young Master Lu has studied hard for four years. With his studies complete, he’s on the verge of a bright future. His mother is delighted that her son has such promising prospects, but she also worries about his future. So she decides to break off his unsuitable engagement and drive his fiancée out of the house. [Not a political intrigue story, but a romance, with a male lead and a male supporting character] 3Votes1.1MRecs252.8kFans
- 14 The Quick Transmigrating Cannon Fodder Chooses to Farm 快穿之炮灰她选择种田 [After Choosing Farming, I Played the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Female Character Until I Became a Winner in Life] Xu Yin carried a life-assistance System into countless fictional worlds she had once given scathing reviews to. In every one, she became a high-grade cannon fodder with a tragic fate, reduced to being a foil for the heroine even if she survived. From the start, she was dealt a terrible 0Votes398.7kRecs156.4kFans
- 15 Transmigrated Life of a Salted Fish Family 咸鱼一家的穿书生活 After transmigrating into a book, a family of three discovers that the protagonist of this old-fashioned novel is none other than the original body's uncle. They are the insignificant side characters who cling to his coattails and leech off him, only to be separated from the family early on and dragged out at the end of the story as an example of just how miserable their lives have become. The plot has now reached the point where their cousin's reputation has been ruined, their uncle has been be 9Votes560.7kRecs227.7kFans
- 16 Our Girl Next Door 吾家阿囡 A heartwarming tale of Jiangnan, with little bridges, flowing streams, and misty rain. I hope it can be a sweet little rice cake for you to enjoy while relaxing after a hard day's work (or perhaps a glutinous rice cake, a white sugar cake, a little square of cream cake, a butterfly pastry...). 4Votes1MRecs160.8kFans
- 17 Wei-Jin Foodie 魏晋干饭人 The Wei and Jin dynasties were an age of elegance and excess, but the Five Barbarians were about to plunge the Central Plains into chaos. This was the era Zhao Hanzhang had transmigrated into. Commoners and impoverished families lived in misery, while the aristocratic clans did nothing but talk. To keep the elite from fleeing south and to save the world from starving masses, Zhao Hanzhang had no choice but to roll up her sleeves and get to work so everyone could eat their fill. No idle talk in 5Votes1.7MRecs554.3kFans
- 18 My Imperial Consort Is Such a Hard Worker 朕的爱妃太能卷了 Jiang Xian, an overachiever at a major internet company, transmigrated. Before transmigrating, she had just asked a doctor for help with her anxiety: “I feel awful if I don’t work overtime for a single day, and I can’t breathe if I take a day off. What should I do?” A friend asked, “Is your illness contagious? Come hang out at my company and spread it around!” 0Votes69.8kRecs315.5kFans
- 19 A Joyful Farmer’s Journey to the Imperial Exams 欢喜农家科举记 Wei Mingnan, a high-ranking official who fought across the country, died alone and ill. Reborn in the famine year when he was ten, he vowed to root out the corruption and treachery that had brought ruin to the realm. But when he happened to save a little girl, everything took an unexpected turn... He spent ten years studying for the civil service exams, so where did all this laughter and cheer come from? He lived a life of honesty and integrity, so how did he end up with money pouring in from ev 0Votes149.9kRecs37.3kFans
- 20 Wealth and Glory 富贵荣华 Behind vermilion gates and within lavish mansions, surrounded by wealth and splendor, she is nothing more than a sparrow living under someone else’s roof. She seeks a path to the clouds, hand in hand with the one she loves, growing old together. 0Votes734.9kRecs111.1kFans
- 21 The Wild Goose Returns West 雁西归 Born into one of the capital's noble families, Cheng Xi had loving parents, harmonious siblings, and a grandfather who cast aside worldly conventions to raise her with care and show her a world of wondrous beauty. Unskilled at scheming, Cheng Xi once again walked carefully, step by step, through a flawless life blessed with every advantage. She thought she would finally see the clouds part, but then an imperial decree arrived, granting her a marriage. What was that supposed to mean?! ...Are they 0Votes91.5kRecs38.2kFans
- 22 EN I Rewrite the Classic of Mountains and Seas in the Starry Skies 我在星际重著山海经 Xia Chujian: Men will only affect the speed at which I draw my gun! Xia Chujian: The abyss gazes into me, and I will slaughter my way through the abyss! *, *, *, *, *, * Xia Chujian, a native of the Beichen Star System, has always thought she was utterly ordinary and unremarkable. But Huo Yushen, the youngest marshal in the Beichen Empire, does not agree. Because he has never seen anyone stare directly at those indescribable beings in the depths of the starry sky without collapsing into madness. 3Votes1MRecs195.6kFans
- 23 Biao Xiaojie (Miss Cousin) 表小姐 To find her a respectable marriage, Wang Xi’s mother sends her to the Yongcheng Marquis household in the capital to polish her credentials. But Wang Xi, born into a wealthy merchant family in Shu, thinks everything about the capital is awful and only wonders when she can go home. Then one day, she accidentally discovers that she can use a telescope from the artificial hill in her back courtyard to see into the neighboring Princess’s residence... Her eyes light up at once. The princess’s son, Che 1Votes1.2MRecs384.2kFans
- 24 The Taoist Nun's Affairs 道姑花事 / Rui Ping, a newly risen noble of the capital, has always made it his mission to repay every grudge, especially against those who kicked him when he was down. He would never let them off! But fate had other plans. His impoverished enemies, drowning in debt, had secretly swapped in the soul of a little enchantress, who put on a Taoist robe and talked nonsense w 0Votes34.2kRecs27.4kFans
- 25 When Spring Comes 逢春 (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese) Lu Xuan rarely felt a charitable impulse, but the girl suddenly opened her eyes. Startled, he forced himself to stay calm, only to see her struggle to crawl toward him… That was when Lu Xuan could no longer keep his cool. 1Votes843.7kRecs173.1kFans
- 26 After the Male Lead Went Mad 男主发疯后 Yao Shouning thinks she may be possessed. Lately, she's been having one nightmare after another. First, she dreams that her aunt dies. Then she dreams that her cousin, disguised as one of the monsters from a storyteller's tale, comes knocking at the door. But her mother says, “There are no demons in this world. People are simply ignorant and fooled by old tales.” Then, in the very next moment, the nightmare comes true. She sees her cousin arrive in mourning clothes, bearing news of her aunt's de 0Votes359kRecs182.4kFans
- 27 I Still Haven’t Turned into a Doll Today 今天也没变成玩偶呢 When the world became a game map, people began turning into dolls one after another. At first, Bai Youwei thought it was some prank by aliens. That was until she was pulled into a cloud of glowing mist and a clear mechanical voice rang out: Ding! Welcome to the Doll Game! The rules are as follows: 1. Refuse to play and become a doll! 2. Fail a game and become a doll! 3. Clear a game and win a doll! Bai Youwei trembled and flung herself into Shen Mo’s arms. “I’m scared! I’m just a delicate young 5Votes66.9kRecs831.7kFans
- 28 EN Step Aside, Let the Emperor Handle It! 退下，让朕来 [The print edition is now available] Shen Tang woke up on the road to exile and discovered that this world made no sense. Divine stones fell from the sky, and a hundred kingdoms fought over them. Scholars cultivated literary talent, making their words come true. Warriors cultivated martial courage, able to split mountains and cleave seas. The pretty boy she’d taken him for recited, “Spear in hand, galloping into battle,” and the next moment armor covered him and a lance appeared in his grasp. On 46Votes4.7MRecs2MFans
- 29 I Made the Entire Cultivation World Cry 我把全修真界卷哭了 An immortal lays a hand upon my head, and we bind our hair to receive eternal life. Jiang Yuebai, an orphan girl, climbs nine mountains to reach the clouds, seeking the path to immortality so she can roam the world and stride through the skies. The path to immortality defies the heavens. You must contend with heaven, earth, others, and yourself. If Senior Sister recites ten volumes of scripture each day, I’ll read until dawn. If Senior Brother practices his saber a hundred times, I’ll train with 14Votes354.2kRecs594.7kFans
- 30 The Hidden Pearl 藏珠 A print edition is now available, with personally signed and printed-signature versions on Dangdang. Xu Yin dreams of returning to that year, when her father was still the governor of Nanyuan, her sister had yet to become a seductive consort, and she was busy chasing cats and teasing dogs, squabbling and stirring up trouble... 10Votes1.1MRecs183.7kFans
- 31 Joy Brightens the Brow 喜上眉头 The new novel, Meeting on a Clear Day, is currently being serialized The emperor and empress of the Great Jing dynasty, a model of monogamy and celebrated as a perfect match, were reborn together after their deaths. This is the story of an emperor who, after being reborn, wants to find a good match for his little empress and play matchmaker, only to end up tying the red thread back around himself... 1Votes408.7kRecs220.2kFans
- 32 Ink Mulberry 墨桑 The story of Headwoman Li and all the men listed in her household… The long version: Dark Horse: My surname is Ma, my given name is Shaoqing, my courtesy name is Yuncan, and my nickname is Dark Horse. It’s because I’m ruthless, not because I have a dark face! I, Master Ma, come from a distinguished family and am skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, and flowers. I’m here to back our boss Sang! Big Chang: My surname is Chang, my given name is Shan. I’m as broad-shou 18Votes1.9MRecs365.8kFans
- 33 Golden Powder 金粉 After finally reaching the pinnacle of life, Li Nanfeng never imagined her life would suddenly be cut short by Yan Heng, that black-hearted brat. When she woke up again, she had prepared a forty-page guide to life and was determined to rid herself of the menace... 3Votes777kRecs151.7kFans
- 34 Heavenly Fragrance 天芳 They say that after hitting her head against a pillar and waking up, the notorious, idle Miss Chi suddenly became reasonable and considerate. Not only is she a master of the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she's also outstanding in poetry, literature, etiquette, and decorum. 0Votes1.2MRecs266.5kFans
- 35 The Chronicles of Song Tan 宋檀记事 Synopsis: Wrapping up the ending. My new book, Su Su, is currently being serialized! After transmigrating back from the cultivation world, I returned to my hometown to farm, livestream, and sell vegetables! Song Tan had formed a Golden Core, but failed her tribulation. Back in the modern world, she found herself at the scene of a pileup and only narrowly escaped death thanks to someone who saved her life. What was there to think about? Forget being a wage slave. I’m going back home to farm! Draw 65Votes2.6MRecs634.3kFans
- 36 The Splendid Flowers 花开锦绣 The Fu family was renowned for its generations of scholars. Its most famous distinction wasn't an imperial title as Crown Prince's Grand Tutor or producing a top-ranking graduate, but the three chastity arches at its gate. Fu Tingyun, the Fu family's ninth young lady, was said to be blessed with both wisdom and good fortune. She never imagined that her cousin would solemnly claim they were lovers, leaving her with nowhere to turn... When one door closes, another opens. She finally understood tha 1Votes372.3kRecs209.7kFans
- 37 The Lucky Little Girl of the Farming Family 农家小福女 The fourth brother of the Zhou family lost money gambling, their mother became seriously ill, and the people from the gambling house even wanted Manbao to repay the debt. The villagers all said that the Zhou family’s precious darling had reached the end of her good days, and even her old mother clutched Manbao’s little hand and sobbed. But Manbao had the System on her side. She led her brothers and sisters-in-law to clear wasteland, farm, grow medicinal herbs, open shops, and more... Their lives 50Votes2.9MRecs541.5kFans
- 38 Glory of China 盛华 The legend of My Family’s A-Nuan begins! Come on in! Empress Dowager Li had fought her way through every obstacle and governed the country on behalf of the emperor for over a decade. Then she suddenly found herself back in the body of her five-year-old self. Well, I suppose she’d just have to start over. The new book Warm Lord is now being serialized. 3Votes1.9MRecs295kFans
- 39 Seizing Joy 掌欢 (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese) Third Miss Luo relies on her father’s immense power at court to bully the weak and has a terrible reputation. Whenever she’s bored, she takes a pack of lackeys into the streets to harass respectable young men. To Qingyang Junzhu, anyone who dared act up in front of her could be made to disappear with a flick of her finger, until she opened her eyes and discovered she was called Luo Sheng. 0Votes1.4MRecs565.9kFans
- 40 Delicate Flower 花娇 In her previous life, Yu Tang lost her family and home. In this life, all she wants is to help her eldest cousin restore the family business. Pei Yan (giving her a cold look): “If someone is being nice for no reason, they’re up to no good! This girl is always hanging around me. Is she after the position of the Pei family’s matriarch?” Yu Tang (silently shedding tears): “No, you’ve got it all wrong! I just want to invest a tiny bit in your family’s fleet when it sets sail and earn a little spendi 1Votes2.7MRecs1.3MFans
- 41 Golden Branch 金枝 She was confident in her exceptional intelligence and always strove to do everything perfectly. She thought that becoming a virtuous, supportive wife who followed her husband's lead would do no disservice to her future husband. Unfortunately, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé didn't see it that way. In the end, her family was destroyed, and she lost everything. At last, even Heaven couldn't bear to watch and gave her a chance to start over… (The author is terrible at writing blurbs. Just read 0Votes749kRecs224.1kFans
- 42 Like Brocade 似锦 (Published in simplified and traditional Chinese) Everyone says Fourth Miss Jiang is a peerless beauty. What a shame that the Duke of Anguo’s household plucked this flower for itself. But on the eve of Jiang Si’s wedding, her fiancé jumped into a lake with another woman, intent on dying with her… 0Votes1.5MRecs412.5kFans
- 43 Ninefold Purple 九重紫 Dou Zhao thinks she may not have much longer to live. Lately, she keeps dreaming that she’s back in her childhood, sitting beneath a wisteria-covered trellis and swinging her chubby little legs while her plump, white nursemaid, round as a steamed bun, feeds her... But if she really returned to her childhood, how different would her life be? Ninefold Purple is a story of being reborn! ※ Unless something unexpected comes up, updat 5Votes1.5MRecs658.8kFans
- 44 The Art of Coquetry 娇术 Reborn as an ungrateful refugee girl, she was on the verge of forcing her traveling companion to give his life to save her. Ji Qingling looked at the little boy's name across from her, nearly in tears. “Sir, can we make a deal? They say a prime minister's heart is big enough to sail a boat. Since you're destined to become a great general and minister, could you let me off the hook this once?” 6Votes621.7kRecs608.9kFans
- 45 Spring in Jinling 金陵春 Zhou Shaojin has been reborn. Her cousin Cheng Lu, who betrayed her in her previous life, is naturally out of the running. But there are still plenty of other cousins: Cheng Xu, Cheng Yi, Cheng Ju, and more... This is the story of me and the Cheng family! 13Votes1.8MRecs467.5kFans
- 46 After the Big Shot Retired 大佬退休之后 [New novel, "Step Aside, Let This Empress Handle It", now updating. Fantasy setting, literary hearts and martial courage, power struggles and nation-building] When other people retire, they raise their grandkids and dance in the square. When Pei Ye retires, she spends money raising paper-doll characters. Before spending money: What a trash game. They can't even be bothered to fleece players properly. After spending money: This game is amazing! I can spend money, and I can grind, too! Raising pap 1Votes2.9MRecs1.3MFans
- 47 Riding the Phoenix 乘鸾 In her previous life, Mingwei struggled to make ends meet, but in the end she couldn’t change her fate and lost the person dearest to her. When she opened her eyes, she found she had returned to a time seventy years earlier. 1Votes1.5MRecs315.7kFans
- 48 Quick Transmigration: I Just Want to Farm 快穿之我只想种田 Don't let the title fool you. The author is terrible at naming things. This is actually a strong female lead story with no romantic pairing, featuring a village girl and a System as she turns her fortunes around. It is also known as a slow-traveling, chaotic transmigration story. It has murder, the apocalypse, martial arts, immortal cultivation, magic, and all sorts of other things. Also, the new book launches on August 20, so don't miss it. Official group: Fans with a support value of at least 4Votes3.7MRecs1.2MFans
- 49 The National Forensic Doctor 国民法医 Corpse: Have you no manners? 110Votes4.1MRecs2.4MFans
- 50 Danger Ahead 前方高能 Here you'll find the most dangerous missions and the richest rewards. The next moment could bring the end of your life, a bottomless abyss with no way back, or the chance to become a god and stand above all creation! 4Votes2.9MRecs1.6MFans
