In a world where gastronomy has become a transcendent form of art, a young chef, Alex, embarks on a quest for a mythical recipe said to have the power to change the life of whoever cooks it. After losing his mother, a legendary chef, Alex feels lost and directionless in the frenzy of a competitive restaurant circuit. However, an old family cookbook appears in his life, revealing the clue to a forgotten dish that promised to be his mother's masterpiece.