Synopsis

Kitaōji Rosanjin was an artist who viewed Japanese cuisine as a form of beauty, earning him the title of the “Artisan of Food and Aesthetics.” Not only did he create exceptional dishes as a chef, but he also crafted the plates and bowls by hand to present them. He was the founder of Hoshigaoka-saryo, an exclusive members-only restaurant in Tokyo’s Akasaka district, and in his later years, he welcomed guests at a kiln he built himself in Kita-Kamakura.
 
This drama explores Rosanjin’s final years through the perspective of Yoneko, a young reporter from a publishing company. Though initially overwhelmed by his domineering and unpredictable behavior, Yoneko visits his home regularly to transcribe his memoirs. As she begins to witness a more vulnerable side of him—one he hides from others—she gradually senses his deep loneliness through his food. Moved by his artistry and solitude, Yoneko eventually finds herself wanting to cook for Rosanjin herself.