Volume 1 synopsis: I want to master it — every last frontier of Chinese cuisine!! In late Qing Dynasty China, Mao became the youngest chef in history to reach the pinnacle of the culinary world: the rank of Special-Grade Chef. Now he has a new dream: to seek out undiscovered dishes, master them, and build a "bridge of flavor" for all people. Heading to Sichuan Province with his companions to attend a memorial service for a legendary cook, Mao's heart soars at the prospect of returning to his hom...
