In a tumultuous period of Qing Dynasty China known as 'The Era of the Cooking Wars', talented chefs vie for supremacy by honing their culinary skills. This era, where culinary insults can lead to imprisonment and masquerading as a top chef is akin to a coup, proves perilous yet rewarding. Following the passing of his revered mother, Pai, dubbed the 'Fairy of Cuisine', Mao aspires to inherit her legacy by mastering the culinary arts. Embarking on a culinary quest across China, Mao seeks to emulate his mother's legendary status by immersing himself in diverse cooking techniques. Along the way, he forges deep bonds with allies and faces off against formidable adversaries eager to test his culinary prowess.