A penniless orphan becomes the Gordon Ramsay of feudal Japan. No yelling, just *vibes*.
The film is set in Edo period. As an orphan child Mio starts working at a restaurant in Osaka where she learns how to cook. When she turns 18, she moves to Edo (today's Tokyo) where she opens her own restaurant.
Production
Meticulous Edo-period set design and food preparation authenticity.
Acting
Keiko Kitagawa's understated transformation from servant to entrepreneur.
Costume
Stunning kimono evolution signaling Mio's rising social status.
Director
Osamu Katayama
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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