Chuuka Ichiban!  

Cooking Master Boy, King of Tower, 中華一番！, Master Cooking Boy, 요리왕 비룡, 中华小当家, 中華小廚師

The narrative unfolds in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, at a time when the Emperor was weakened and the nation teetered on the brink of chaos. This period is also known as "The Era of the Cooking Wars," an era marked by intense competition among top chefs from different culinary traditions who sought to hone their skills and claim the title of China's greatest chef. Insulting a respected chef or engaging in frivolous cooking could lead to imprisonment, while impersonating a master chef was considered equivalent to usurping authority. Despite these risks, chefs vied for respect and power, striving to become legendary figures like Pai, the "Fairy of Cuisine," whose son Mao aspired to follow in her footsteps. Before assuming his mother's position as Master Chef at her restaurant, Mao embarked on a journey across China to explore various cooking techniques and expand his culinary horizons. Along the way, he encountered both friends and rivals who challenged him to push the boundaries of his gastronomic prowess. Through these experiences, Mao sought to become not only a skilled chef but also a legendary figure in the annals of Chinese cuisine, much like his mother before him.