HONG KONG – Following the successful conclusion of their popular travel series, presenting pair Lee Sheung-ching and Lo Chung-yan are debuting a new venture focused on global cuisine and budget-savvy living. The duo, widely known as Ah-Ching and Mui-tau, will host the new HOY TV program, Hungry Scouters Hit the Streets (literal translation), premiering tonight, November 30th, and airing every Sunday at 9:00 PM local time. This new endeavor capitalizes on the strong audience engagement generated by their previous show, Undercover Tour Group 5.0, which saw steadily rising viewership during its run that concluded on November 2nd.
The transition sees Ah-Ching and Mui-tau trading their “undercover” roles for the mantle of “hungry scouters,” focusing on culinary exploration and smart consumer choices. The new Sunday evening program is designed to guide viewers through a variety of international dining experiences while emphasizing value and affordability. A key segment, titled the “Hungry Scouters Academy,” will equip audiences with practical skills for discerning quality food options without straining their wallets.
Exploring Global Flavors and Culinary Techniques
Hungry Scouters Hit the Streets promises a gastronomic journey highlighting diverse international restaurants helmed by expatriate owners across Hong Kong. The hosts will sample unique dishes from countries that include Peru, Lebanon, and Italy, using food as a lens through which to explore global dining customs and traditions. This segment offers viewers an accessible pathway to experiencing authentic international cultures within their own city.
Adding a dynamic, behind-the-scenes element, the hosts frequently step out of the dining room and into the professional kitchen. Ah-Ching and Mui-tau will challenge themselves by attempting to master various culinary arts under the tutelage of professional chefs. These hands-on segments promise both entertainment and education, as the duo tackles complicated tasks ranging from pizza making and seafood preparation to high-heat stir-frying, meat grinding, and cocktail mixing. These kitchen challenges are often documented to be chaotic yet highly engaging, offering an unvarnished look at the demanding world of professional cooking.
Building on Proven Audience Appeal
The continuation of the partnership between Ah-Ching and Mui-tau reflects a strategic move by HOY TV to retain the loyal fanbase cultivated during the run of Undercover Tour Group. The production team from the former travelogue has also transitioned to the new show, often appearing in supporting roles as restaurant staff or “waiters” during the food segments, maintaining continuity and a familiar, lighthearted atmosphere.
This new format successfully merges two highly popular television genres: travel-style exploration and cooking demonstrations, packaging it within a practical, cost-conscious framework. The focus on “high cost-performance ratio” dining is particularly pertinent to audiences seeking enjoyable yet economical lifestyle choices in today’s environment. The program aims not just to highlight delicious meals but to empower viewers to replicate the principles of smart decision-making in their own daily lives. The premiere marks an exciting new chapter for the popular duo and is anticipated to be another ratings success for the network. Viewers can tune in weekly to follow Ah-Ching and Mui-tau on their culinary exploits.