Chang-su is the undisputed king of modern Korean cuisine, a chef whose innovative dishes are poised to win the coveted CIA Cup. But his world is about to be turned upside down. Plunged into the intricate, dangerous landscape of Joseon Korea, he finds himself stripped of his modern resources, forced to rely solely on his unparalleled culinary genius and sharp wit. Now known as Tae-gil, he must navigate a society where a simple dish can be a weapon, a feast a political maneuver, and a secret recipe worth more than a king's ransom. Tae-gil quickly learns the stakes are far higher than any culinary competition. He's drawn into a perilous quest for a legendary culinary secret, one promising immense wealth and power – a prize worth a million nyang. This pursuit embroils him in a treacherous web
Chang-su is the undisputed king of modern Korean cuisine, a chef whose innovative dishes are poised to win the coveted CIA Cup. But his world is about to be turned upside down. Plunged into the intricate, dangerous landscape of Joseon Korea, he finds himself stripped of his modern resources, forced to rely solely on his unparalleled culinary genius and sharp wit. Now known as Tae-gil, he must navigate a society where a simple dish can be a weapon, a feast a political maneuver, and a secret recipe worth more than a king's ransom. Tae-gil quickly learns the stakes are far higher than any culinary competition. He's drawn into a perilous quest for a legendary culinary secret, one promising immense wealth and power – a prize worth a million nyang. This pursuit embroils him in a treacherous web